> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-nolan · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

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

## 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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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 Nolan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-nolan (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.