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# James Nixon (1731–1812)

James Nixon is a British (modern) artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $1,004. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Nixon sold in 2021 for $3,158, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Nixon work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Nixon work is $1,004.

The median James Nixon painting sells for $3,158 across 3 lots.

The median James Nixon work on paper sells for $693 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $3,158 | $3,798 | — | 2021-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $693‡ | $1,004‡ | — | 2021-05-06 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,798 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,158 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,004‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $383 |

‡ 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 James Nixon worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Nixon work is $1,004. The median James Nixon painting sells for $3,158 across 3 lots. The median James Nixon work on paper sells for $693 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James Nixon's auction record?

James Nixon's auction record is $3,798, set in 2021.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Nixon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-nixon (updated 2026-11-01).

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.