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# George Washington Nicholson (1832–1912)

George Washington Nicholson is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,992. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by George Washington Nicholson sold in 2018 for a hammer price of $3,750 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Washington Nicholson work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Washington Nicholson work is $2,992.

The median George Washington Nicholson painting sells for $2,233 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $2,233† | $6,600 | 81.8% | 2025-11-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $6,600 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $4,888 |

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 George Washington Nicholson worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Washington Nicholson work is $2,992. The median George Washington Nicholson painting sells for $2,233 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a George Washington Nicholson painting?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Washington Nicholson painting is $2,233. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is George Washington Nicholson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Washington Nicholson painting is $6,600.

### What is George Washington Nicholson's auction record?

George Washington Nicholson's auction record is $6,600, set in 2005.

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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.