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# Ben Nicholson, O.m. (1894–1982)

## What is Ben Nicholson, O.m.’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 194 auction results for Ben Nicholson, O.m. at 9 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,011 including buyer’s premium (middle half $975–$187,124, n=46). The auction record is $4,654,587 for April 57 (Arbia 2) (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 57 (Arbia 2), 1894 | Oil paint | $4,654,587 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | 1936 (white relief), 1936 | Carved and painted walnut panel, relief | $2,439,829 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | painting 1938 (red circle), 1938 | Oil paint | $1,672,396 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | October 1949 (Rangitane), 1894 | Oil paint | $1,327,203 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | 1934 (white relief), 1934 | Oil paint | $1,300,977 | Christie's | Jan 2020 |
| 6 | December 1942 - April 1944, 1942 | Oil paint | $1,185,504 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | September 1955 (Alcino) | — | $1,137,600 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 8 | Sept 62 (Lirkion), 1894 | Oil paint | $964,090 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | 1938 (white relief), 1938 | Oil paint | $879,076 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | July 25-47 (still life - Odyssey 2), 1894 | Painting | $823,209 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 58 | $181,846 |
| Other | 61 | $22,613 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $22,561 |
| Prints | 51 | $1,263 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $1,185,504 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 50 | $24,287 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 92 | $14,285 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 194 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ben Nicholson, O.m. is a British artist with 225 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $20,246. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ben Nicholson, O.m. sold in 2026 for $28,638, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ben Nicholson, O.m. work worth?

Across 194 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Nicholson, O.m. work is $20,246.

The median Ben Nicholson, O.m. work on paper sells for $20,852 across 53 lots.

The median Ben Nicholson, O.m. print sells for $1,675 across 53 lots.

The median Ben Nicholson, O.m. painting sells for $198,441 across 39 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Ben Nicholson, O.m. prints typically sell for $860–$2,881 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Ben Nicholson, O.m. work on papers typically sell for $10,029–$92,382 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 54 | $1,675†‡ | $17,826 | — | 2026-07-27 |
| Paintings | 39 | $198,441 | $4.7M | — | 2026-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 58 | $20,852† | $879,076 | 91.4% | 2026-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 64 | $308,474 | $4.7M | — | 2026-03-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Ben Nicholson, O.m.'s market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (54 lots) median $1,675. Paintings (39 lots) median $198,441, record $4,654,587. A typical Ben Nicholson, O.m. painting sells for around 118× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 64 lots) the median is $308,474.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $860–$2,881†‡ | $1,186†‡ | $17,826 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,239–$3,731† | $1,979† | $16,469 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $82,871–$205,496 | $122,704 | $1.3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $156,542–$573,831 | $313,938 | $964,090 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1.3M–$2.4M | $1.7M | $4.7M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $10,029–$92,382† | $23,907† | $661,426 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $11,344–$27,120 | $16,310 | $879,076 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $4.7M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $879,076 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $770,595 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $17,826 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $16,469 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ben Nicholson, O.m. worth?

Across 194 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Nicholson, O.m. work is $20,246. The median Ben Nicholson, O.m. work on paper sells for $20,852 across 53 lots. The median Ben Nicholson, O.m. print sells for $1,675 across 53 lots. The median Ben Nicholson, O.m. painting sells for $198,441 across 39 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ben Nicholson, O.m. prints typically sell for $860–$2,881 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ben Nicholson, O.m. work on papers typically sell for $10,029–$92,382 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Ben Nicholson, O.m. work on paper?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Nicholson, O.m. work on paper is $20,852. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ben Nicholson, O.m.'s most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Nicholson, O.m. work on paper is $879,076.

### What is the average price of a Ben Nicholson, O.m. print?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Nicholson, O.m. print is $1,675. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Ben Nicholson, O.m.'s most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Nicholson, O.m. print is $17,826.

### What is the average price of a Ben Nicholson, O.m. painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Nicholson, O.m. painting is $198,441.

### What is Ben Nicholson, O.m.'s most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Nicholson, O.m. painting is $4,654,587.

### What is the average price of a small Ben Nicholson, O.m. print?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ben Nicholson, O.m. print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,186, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a small Ben Nicholson, O.m. work on paper?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ben Nicholson, O.m. work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $23,907, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ben Nicholson, O.m.'s auction record?

Ben Nicholson, O.m.'s auction record is $4,654,587, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.