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# David Nash (b. 1945)

## What is David Nash’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 124 auction results for David Nash at 33 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,749 including buyer’s premium (middle half $928–$8,846, n=22). The auction record is $93,294 for Red Tree (2022, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multi-cut Column, 1945 | Oak | $38,510 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 2 | Chorus Line (Three Dandy Scuttlers), 1976 | Oak | $35,280 | Rago Arts | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Four Spoons | — | $31,713 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 4 | Small Black Column, 2018 | Bronze | $29,216 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |
| 5 | Four Wall Sheaves, 2005 | Oak | $25,000 | Wright | Oct 2019 |
| 6 | Crack and Warp, 1945 | Walnut | $24,400 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | Rip and Cross Cut Column, 2001 | Column | $23,889 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Mosaic Egg | Holz | $20,626 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2017 |
| 9 | Strata Column, 2001 | Holz | $17,679 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2017 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Tree, 2016 | Pochoir en couleurs | $93,294 | Artcurial | Nov 2022 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 24 | $11,583 |
| Other | 28 | $2,997 |
| Prints | 21 | $1,406 |
| Works on paper | 29 | $1,374 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $13,696 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 53 | $1,524 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $939 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 124 results from 33 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Nash is a British (modern) artist with 154 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,032. 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 David Nash sold in 2026 for $12,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Nash work worth?

Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Nash work is $2,032.

The median David Nash work on paper sells for $1,322 across 39 lots.

The median David Nash print sells for $1,155 across 30 lots.

The median David Nash sculpture sells for $11,053 across 27 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) David Nash prints typically sell for $750–$1,500 (the middle half of 25 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 | 36 | $1,155‡ | $93,294 | 83.3% | 2026-02-28 |
| Works on Paper | 45 | $1,322†‡ | $8,777† | 86.7% | 2026-02-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 30 | $11,053†‡ | $35,280 | 90% | 2026-06-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $31,713† | $93,294 | — | 2024-06-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $750–$1,500 | $984 | $93,294 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $908–$1,082 | $938 | $2,319 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $1,045–$2,568†‡ | $1,402†‡ | $5,551† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,586–$7,005†‡ | $4,499†‡ | $29,216 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $6,156–$14,309 | $11,689 | $16,845 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $14,470–$28,056† | $24,400† | $35,280 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $93,294 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $35,280 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $31,113† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $8,777† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,854 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $3,051 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 David Nash worth?

Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Nash work is $2,032. The median David Nash work on paper sells for $1,322 across 39 lots. The median David Nash print sells for $1,155 across 30 lots. The median David Nash sculpture sells for $11,053 across 27 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) David Nash prints typically sell for $750–$1,500 (the middle half of 25 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 David Nash work on paper?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Nash work on paper is $1,322. 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 David Nash's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Nash work on paper is $8,777. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,777 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a David Nash print?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Nash print is $1,155. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is David Nash's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Nash print is $93,294.

### What is the average price of a David Nash sculpture?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Nash sculpture is $11,053. 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 David Nash's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Nash sculpture is $35,280.

### What is the average price of a medium David Nash print?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Nash print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $984, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium David Nash work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Nash work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,402, 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 David Nash's auction record?

David Nash's auction record is $93,294, set in 2022.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Nash auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-nash (updated 2026-11-02).

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.