Francis Nicholson (b. 1671)
Francis Nicholson is a British (modern) artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $197. 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 Francis Nicholson is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,600; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Nicholson work is $197.
The median Francis Nicholson work on paper sells for $185 across 37 lots.
The median Francis Nicholson print sells for $124 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Francis Nicholson work on papers typically sell for $85–$624 (the middle half of 29 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 | 5 | $124‡ | $3,771 | 60% | 2026-04-20 |
| Works on Paper | 61 | $185†‡ | $4,631 | 60.7% | 2026-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,771‡ | $4,631 | — | 2023-05-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $85–$624†‡ | $185†‡ | $4,631 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $108–$1,250†‡ | $305†‡ | $2,967‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $4,631 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $3,771 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,967‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $124‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francis Nicholson worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Nicholson work is $197. The median Francis Nicholson work on paper sells for $185 across 37 lots. The median Francis Nicholson print sells for $124 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Francis Nicholson work on papers typically sell for $85–$624 (the middle half of 29 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 Francis Nicholson work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Nicholson work on paper is $185. 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 Francis Nicholson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Nicholson work on paper is $4,631.
What is the average price of a small Francis Nicholson work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francis Nicholson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $185, 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 Francis Nicholson's auction record?
Francis Nicholson's auction record is $4,631, set in 2007.
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