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# Christopher Nevinson (1889–1946)

Christopher Nevinson is a British (modern) artist with 121 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $7,399. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Christopher Nevinson sold in 2025 for $7,402, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Christopher Nevinson work worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christopher Nevinson work is $7,399.

The median Christopher Nevinson print sells for $5,114 across 55 lots.

The median Christopher Nevinson painting sells for $18,833 across 27 lots.

The median Christopher Nevinson work on paper sells for $8,239 across 16 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Christopher Nevinson prints typically sell for $2,281–$8,590 (the middle half of 48 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 | 71 | $5,114†‡ | $73,422 | 77.5% | 2025-07-09 |
| Paintings | 34 | $18,833 | $268,991 | 79.4% | 2025-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $8,239 | $197,392 | — | 2024-07-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $352 | $352 | — | 2008-08-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $175,117 | $268,991 | — | 2014-06-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Christopher Nevinson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (71 lots) median $5,114 with 77.5% sell-through. Paintings (34 lots) median $18,833, record $268,991. A typical Christopher Nevinson painting sells for around 3.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $175,117.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $2,281–$8,590‡ | $4,765‡ | $73,422 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $4,387–$13,195† | $5,610† | $27,931 |

† 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) | 10 | $5,698–$11,708 | $7,982 | $35,761 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $18,071–$70,426 | $37,832 | $268,991 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $3,939–$14,712 | $6,372 | $68,667 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $268,991 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $197,392 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $175,117 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $75,819 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $73,422 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $33,517 |
| Photography | 2008 | $352 |

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 Christopher Nevinson worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christopher Nevinson work is $7,399. The median Christopher Nevinson print sells for $5,114 across 55 lots. The median Christopher Nevinson painting sells for $18,833 across 27 lots. The median Christopher Nevinson work on paper sells for $8,239 across 16 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Christopher Nevinson prints typically sell for $2,281–$8,590 (the middle half of 48 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 Christopher Nevinson print?

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christopher Nevinson print is $5,114. 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 Christopher Nevinson's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christopher Nevinson print is $73,422.

### What is the average price of a Christopher Nevinson painting?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christopher Nevinson painting is $18,833.

### What is Christopher Nevinson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christopher Nevinson painting is $268,991.

### What is the average price of a Christopher Nevinson work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christopher Nevinson work on paper is $8,239.

### What is Christopher Nevinson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Christopher Nevinson work on paper is $197,392.

### What is the average price of a small Christopher Nevinson print?

Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Christopher Nevinson print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,765, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Christopher Nevinson painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Christopher Nevinson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $37,832, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Christopher Nevinson's auction record?

Christopher Nevinson's auction record is $268,991, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.