Christiaan Nice (1939–2020)
What is Christiaan Nice’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for Christiaan Nice at 4 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $460 including buyer’s premium (middle half $303–$642, n=12). The auction record is $3,293 for District Six, Lion's Head Beyond (2013, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District Six, Lion's Head Beyond | Oil on board | $3,293 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Street Scene with Figures, Houses Beyond | Oil on board | $1,103 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2014 |
| 3 | Christiaan Nice (South Africa, 1939 - 2020), Fishing Boat Returning to Harbour | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $783 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 4 | Christiaan Nice (South Africa, 1939 - ), Children and Fishermen on the Beach | Oil on board | $764 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Christiaan Nice (South Africa, 1939 - ), Farming Settlement, 2005 | Oil on board | $694 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Christiaan Nice (South Africa, 1939 - ), Five Women on the Beach | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $625 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Christiaan Nice (South Africa, 1939 - ), Large Tree and Farmhouse, 1973 | Oil on board | $555 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Christiaan Nice (South Africa, 1939 - 2020), Boat in a Drydock | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $498 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 9 | District Six, 1984 | Oil on board | $491 | Roseberys London | Jul 2019 |
| 10 | Landscape and Pond | Oil on card | $463 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $498 |
| Other | 8 | $363 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Christiaan Nice is a South African artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $498. 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 Christiaan Nice sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $869 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Christiaan Nice on OpeningBid →What is a Christiaan Nice work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christiaan Nice work is $498.
The median Christiaan Nice painting sells for $762 across 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $762‡ | $3,293 | — | 2025-03-20 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $3,293 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,103 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Christiaan Nice worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christiaan Nice work is $498. The median Christiaan Nice painting sells for $762 across 27 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 Christiaan Nice painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christiaan Nice painting is $762. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Christiaan Nice's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Christiaan Nice painting is $3,293.
What is Christiaan Nice's auction record?
Christiaan Nice's auction record is $3,293, set in 2013.
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