Burr H. Nicholls (1848–1915)
Burr H. Nicholls is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,200. 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 Burr H. Nicholls sold in 2026 for $1,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Burr H. Nicholls work is $1,200.
The median Burr H. Nicholls painting sells for $1,163 across 22 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 | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 24 | $1,163†‡ | $7,000 | 91.7% | 2026-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $814–$1,182†‡ | $938†‡ | $1,880 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,006–$2,425‡ | $1,916‡ | $4,750‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $7,000 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $4,750‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Burr H. Nicholls worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Burr H. Nicholls work is $1,200. The median Burr H. Nicholls painting sells for $1,163 across 22 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 Burr H. Nicholls painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Burr H. Nicholls painting is $1,163. 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 Burr H. Nicholls's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Burr H. Nicholls painting is $7,000.
What is the average price of a small Burr H. Nicholls painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Burr H. Nicholls painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $938, 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 Burr H. Nicholls's auction record?
Burr H. Nicholls's auction record is $4,750, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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