Hilda Rix Nicholas (1884–1961)
Hilda Rix Nicholas is an Australian artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $13,353. 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 Hilda Rix Nicholas sold in 2026 for $61,709, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hilda Rix Nicholas on OpeningBid →What is a Hilda Rix Nicholas work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hilda Rix Nicholas work is $13,353.
The median Hilda Rix Nicholas painting sells for $53,242 across 12 lots.
The median Hilda Rix Nicholas work on paper sells for $4,334 across 8 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 | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 17 | $53,242† | $155,068 | 70.6% | 2026-08-24 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $4,334†‡ | $12,922 | 80% | 2023-05-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $53,242–$69,621† | $60,664† | $155,068 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,230–$5,200†‡ | $4,379†‡ | $12,922 |
† 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 | 2015 | $155,068 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $77,534 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $12,922 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $6,790† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hilda Rix Nicholas worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hilda Rix Nicholas work is $13,353. The median Hilda Rix Nicholas painting sells for $53,242 across 12 lots. The median Hilda Rix Nicholas work on paper sells for $4,334 across 8 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 Hilda Rix Nicholas painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hilda Rix Nicholas painting is $53,242. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Hilda Rix Nicholas's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hilda Rix Nicholas painting is $155,068.
What is Hilda Rix Nicholas's auction record?
Hilda Rix Nicholas's auction record is $155,068, set in 2015.
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