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# David Nicholson (b. 1970)

David Nicholson is a Canadian artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $7,153. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by David Nicholson sold in 2026 for $7,153, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Nicholson work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Nicholson work is $7,153.

The median David Nicholson painting sells for $16,619 across 6 lots.

The median David Nicholson print sells for $92 across 1 lots.

The median David Nicholson work on paper sells for $4,318 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $92 | $92 | 33.3% | 2019-11-27 |
| Paintings | 12 | $16,619‡ | $24,218 | 50% | 2022-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $4,318 | $7,153 | — | 2026-03-11 |

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

David Nicholson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $92 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $16,619, record $24,218. A typical David Nicholson painting sells for around 181× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $24,218 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $24,218 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7,153 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,483 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $92 |

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 Nicholson worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Nicholson work is $7,153. The median David Nicholson painting sells for $16,619 across 6 lots. The median David Nicholson print sells for $92 across 1 lots. The median David Nicholson work on paper sells for $4,318 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a David Nicholson painting?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Nicholson painting is $16,619. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is David Nicholson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Nicholson painting is $24,218.

### What is David Nicholson's auction record?

David Nicholson's auction record is $24,218, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.