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# 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.

**2 Francis Nicholson works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Francis Nicholson work 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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Francis Nicholson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francis-nicholson (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.