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# Francis Nicholson OWS (1753–1844)

Francis Nicholson OWS is a British artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,436.

A work by Francis Nicholson OWS sold in 2018 for $2,741, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francis Nicholson OWS work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Nicholson OWS work is $1,436.

The median Francis Nicholson OWS work on paper sells for $1,504 across 12 lots.

The median Francis Nicholson OWS painting sells for $941 across 2 lots.

The median Francis Nicholson OWS print sells for $1,543 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $1,543 | $2,741 | — | 2018-03-21 |
| Paintings | 2 | $941 | $1,368 | — | 2023-07-06 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,504† | $15,861 | — | 2021-07-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Francis Nicholson OWS's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,543. Paintings (2 lots) median $941, record $1,368.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $659–$2,204† | $1,246† | $15,861 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $15,861 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $8,259 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,741 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,368 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $513 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $345 |

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 Francis Nicholson OWS worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Nicholson OWS work is $1,436. The median Francis Nicholson OWS work on paper sells for $1,504 across 12 lots. The median Francis Nicholson OWS painting sells for $941 across 2 lots. The median Francis Nicholson OWS print sells for $1,543 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Francis Nicholson OWS work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Nicholson OWS work on paper is $1,504. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Francis Nicholson OWS's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Nicholson OWS work on paper is $15,861.

### What is Francis Nicholson OWS's auction record?

Francis Nicholson OWS's auction record is $15,861, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.