> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erskine-nicol · updated 2026-11-03

# Erskine Nicol (1825–1904)

## What is Erskine Nicol’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 109 auction results for Erskine Nicol at 29 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,863 including buyer’s premium (middle half $875–$3,777, n=11). The auction record is $168,800 for A Shebeen at Donnybrook (2013, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Shebeen at Donnybrook, 1851 | Oil on canvas | $168,800 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2013 |
| 2 | Out for the Day, The Fly Fishers | Oil on canvas | $88,138 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2009 |
| 3 | Insolvent, 1862 | Oil on canvas | $64,836 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2011 |
| 4 | On the Lookout, 1870 | Oil on canvas | $55,279 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 5 | It Won't Slip this Time, 1874 | Oil on canvas | $45,416 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2018 |
| 6 | A Shebeen at Donnybrook, 1852 | Painting | $29,358 | Sotheby's | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | Awarding Prizes in a Village School | Oil on canvas | $29,343 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2018 |
| 8 | Preparing for Market Day, 1867 | Oil on canvas | $21,039 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2017 |
| 9 | Past Work | Oil on canvas | $19,707 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2019 |
| 10 | Figures in a Village, 1860 | Oil on board | $16,634 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 51 | $4,628 |
| Other | 6 | $1,756 |
| Works on paper | 23 | $1,220 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $7,522 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 55 | $1,612 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 109 results from 29 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Erskine Nicol is a British (modern) artist with 182 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,916. 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 Erskine Nicol sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $7,040 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Erskine Nicol work worth?

Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erskine Nicol work is $1,916.

The median Erskine Nicol painting sells for $3,550 across 68 lots.

The median Erskine Nicol work on paper sells for $1,253 across 30 lots.

The median Erskine Nicol print sells for $436 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Erskine Nicol paintings typically sell for $1,114–$5,316 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Erskine Nicol paintings typically sell for $1,314–$13,736 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 | 3 | $436† | $629 | 66.7% | 2014-05-28 |
| Paintings | 101 | $3,550†‡ | $168,800 | 67.3% | 2026-07-21 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $1,253†‡ | $4,401 | 61.2% | 2026-04-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $60,057 | $168,800 | — | 2019-11-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Erskine Nicol's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $436 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (101 lots) median $3,550, record $168,800. A typical Erskine Nicol painting sells for around 8.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $60,057.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $1,114–$5,316†‡ | $2,466†‡ | $16,634 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $1,314–$13,736†‡ | $5,963†‡ | $168,800 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $470–$1,918†‡ | $1,253†‡ | $4,401 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $168,800 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $88,138 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,401 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $4,110 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $629 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $243† |

† 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 Erskine Nicol worth?

Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erskine Nicol work is $1,916. The median Erskine Nicol painting sells for $3,550 across 68 lots. The median Erskine Nicol work on paper sells for $1,253 across 30 lots. The median Erskine Nicol print sells for $436 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Erskine Nicol paintings typically sell for $1,114–$5,316 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Erskine Nicol paintings typically sell for $1,314–$13,736 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 Erskine Nicol painting?

Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erskine Nicol painting is $3,550. 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 Erskine Nicol's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erskine Nicol painting is $168,800.

### What is the average price of a Erskine Nicol work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erskine Nicol work on paper is $1,253. 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 Erskine Nicol's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erskine Nicol work on paper is $4,401.

### What is the average price of a small Erskine Nicol painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Erskine Nicol painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,466, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Erskine Nicol painting?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Erskine Nicol painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,963, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Erskine Nicol's auction record?

Erskine Nicol's auction record is $168,800, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Erskine Nicol auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erskine-nicol (updated 2026-11-03).

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.