James Nolan (1929–2015)
James Nolan is a British artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $511. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by James Nolan sold in 2015 for $1,143, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Nolan on OpeningBid →What is a James Nolan work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Nolan work is $511.
The median James Nolan painting sells for $531 across 11 lots.
The median James Nolan work on paper sells for $657 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 22 | $531† | $3,339 | 50% | 2025-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $657 | $825 | 33.3% | 2011-09-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $406–$531† | $430† | $664† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $162–$2,787 | $884 | $3,339 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $3,339 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $3,335 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $825 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $490 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Nolan worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Nolan work is $511. The median James Nolan painting sells for $531 across 11 lots. The median James Nolan work on paper sells for $657 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a James Nolan painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Nolan painting is $531. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Nolan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Nolan painting is $3,339.
What is James Nolan's auction record?
James Nolan's auction record is $3,339, set in 2007.
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