> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-sinclair-nixon · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

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

## 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.

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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 Sinclair Nixon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-sinclair-nixon (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.