Dale Nichols (1904–1995)
Dale Nichols is an American artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $999. 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 Dale Nichols is recorded as sold in 2026 for $12,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dale Nichols work is $999.
The median Dale Nichols print sells for $650 across 27 lots.
The median Dale Nichols painting sells for $14,100 across 23 lots.
The median Dale Nichols work on paper sells for $940 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Dale Nichols prints typically sell for $438–$872 (the middle half of 24 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 | 28 | $650‡ | $16,250 | 96.4% | 2026-07-22 |
| Paintings | 23 | $14,100 | $106,250 | — | 2023-10-04 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $940‡ | $3,125 | 71.4% | 2021-09-27 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $40,950 | $106,250 | — | 2023-07-20 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Dale Nichols's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $650 with 96.4% sell-through. Paintings (23 lots) median $14,100, record $106,250. A typical Dale Nichols painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $40,950.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $438–$872‡ | $622‡ | $1,680 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $1,188–$7,000 | $3,375 | $19,050 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,112–$18,524 | $15,175 | $106,250 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $106,250 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $38,100 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $16,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,680 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $940 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dale Nichols worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dale Nichols work is $999. The median Dale Nichols print sells for $650 across 27 lots. The median Dale Nichols painting sells for $14,100 across 23 lots. The median Dale Nichols work on paper sells for $940 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Dale Nichols prints typically sell for $438–$872 (the middle half of 24 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 Dale Nichols print?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dale Nichols print is $650. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Dale Nichols's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dale Nichols print is $16,250.
What is the average price of a Dale Nichols painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dale Nichols painting is $14,100.
What is Dale Nichols's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dale Nichols painting is $106,250.
What is the average price of a small Dale Nichols print?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dale Nichols print (small (under 50 cm)) is $622, 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 Dale Nichols painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dale Nichols painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,175, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Dale Nichols's auction record?
Dale Nichols's auction record is $106,250, set in 2013.
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