> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/don-nice · updated 2026-11-02

# Don Nice (1932–2019)

## What is Don Nice’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Don Nice at 16 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,527 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,207–$3,048, n=5). The auction record is $16,250 for Ram (P.K. Study) (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ram (P.K. Study), 1977 | Watercolor | $16,250 | Christie's | Jul 2014 |
| 2 | Cow, 1969 | Painting | $10,625 | Wright | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | American Totem: Three Rivers, 1981 | Painting | $6,144 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Duck, 1968 | Painting | $5,625 | Rago Arts | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | Pig, 1969 | Painting | $5,625 | Wright | Jun 2019 |
| 6 | Three watercolor and gouache drawings | Watercolor and gouache drawings | $4,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Buffalo from the American Star Series, 1982 | Painting | $3,375 | Wright | Apr 2012 |
| 8 | Cabbage, 1967 | Acrylic paint | $3,048 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Two watercolors on paper (Rattlesnake, Rabbit, Snail, Robin), 1989-2007 | Watercolors on paper | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2021 |
| 10 | Mackerel, 1967 | Painting | $2,750 | Rago Arts | Nov 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $3,375 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $1,375 |
| Prints | 10 | $169 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $2,638 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,166 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $244 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Don Nice is an American artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,188. 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 Don Nice sold in 2026 for $2,527, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Don Nice work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Don Nice work is $1,188.

The median Don Nice work on paper sells for $1,375 across 13 lots.

The median Don Nice painting sells for $3,212 across 10 lots.

The median Don Nice print sells for $176 across 9 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 | 10 | $176 | $349 | 90% | 2026-03-10 |
| Paintings | 12 | $3,212 | $10,625 | 83.3% | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $1,375‡ | $16,250 | 76.5% | 2026-01-23 |

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

Don Nice's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $176 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $3,212, record $10,625. A typical Don Nice painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $156–$252 | $182 | $349 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $2,531–$5,755 | $4,500 | $10,625 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $813–$1,375 | $1,207 | $1,625 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $16,250 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $10,625 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $6,144 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $349 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $275 |

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 Don Nice worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Don Nice work is $1,188. The median Don Nice work on paper sells for $1,375 across 13 lots. The median Don Nice painting sells for $3,212 across 10 lots. The median Don Nice print sells for $176 across 9 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 Don Nice work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Don Nice work on paper is $1,375. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Don Nice's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Don Nice work on paper is $16,250.

### What is the average price of a Don Nice painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Don Nice painting is $3,212.

### What is Don Nice's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Don Nice painting is $10,625.

### What is Don Nice's auction record?

Don Nice's auction record is $16,250, set in 2014.

---

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Don Nice auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/don-nice (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.