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# 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.

**1 Dale Nichols work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Dale Nichols work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Dale Nichols auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dale-nichols (updated 2026-11-03).

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.