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# David Nixon (1904–1967)

David Nixon is an American artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $358.

A work by David Nixon sold in 2009 for $1,175, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Nixon work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Nixon work is $358.

The median David Nixon painting sells for $440 across 19 lots.

The median David Nixon work on paper sells for $250 across 7 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 27 | $440 | $1,175 | 70.4% | 2009-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $250 | $500 | — | 1997-08-10 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $264–$562 | $412 | $750 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $212–$366 | $262 | $500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $1,175 |
| Paintings | 1993 | $825 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $500 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $396 |

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 Nixon worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Nixon work is $358. The median David Nixon painting sells for $440 across 19 lots. The median David Nixon work on paper sells for $250 across 7 lots.

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

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Nixon painting is $440.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Nixon painting is $1,175.

### What is the average price of a small David Nixon painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Nixon painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $412, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

David Nixon's auction record is $1,175, set in 2009.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Nixon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-nixon (updated 2026-11-01).

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.