David Sinclair Nixon (b. 1904)
David Sinclair Nixon is an American artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $425. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by David Sinclair Nixon sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $800 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Sinclair Nixon on OpeningBid →What is a David Sinclair Nixon work worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Sinclair Nixon work is $425.
The median David Sinclair Nixon painting sells for $428 across 26 lots.
The median David Sinclair Nixon work on paper sells for $282 across 8 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $428† | $2,196 | 92.9% | 2026-04-23 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $282 | $976 | 66.7% | 2023-12-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $234–$448 | $300 | $704 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $428–$1,075† | $705† | $2,196 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $288–$360 | $320 | $976 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $2,196 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $976 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $360 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Sinclair Nixon worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Sinclair Nixon work is $425. The median David Sinclair Nixon painting sells for $428 across 26 lots. The median David Sinclair Nixon work on paper sells for $282 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a David Sinclair Nixon painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Sinclair Nixon painting is $428. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Sinclair Nixon's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Sinclair Nixon painting is $2,196.
What is the average price of a David Sinclair Nixon work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Sinclair Nixon work on paper is $282.
What is David Sinclair Nixon's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Sinclair Nixon work on paper is $976.
What is the average price of a small David Sinclair Nixon painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Sinclair Nixon painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is David Sinclair Nixon's auction record?
David Sinclair Nixon's auction record is $2,196, set in 2018.
See the full David Sinclair Nixon record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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