John Nash (1893–1977)
John Nash is a British artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,472. 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 John Nash sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,720 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Nash on OpeningBid →What is a John Nash work worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Nash work is $1,472.
The median John Nash work on paper sells for $2,816 across 36 lots.
The median John Nash print sells for $379 across 30 lots.
The median John Nash painting sells for $2,271 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) John Nash work on papers typically sell for $1,023–$4,617 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 | 35 | $379†‡ | $2,476 | 85.7% | 2026-07-27 |
| Paintings | 7 | $2,271†‡ | $9,236 | 85.7% | 2022-09-27 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $2,816†‡ | $51,330‡ | 87.8% | 2024-09-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $21,423†‡ | $51,330‡ | — | 2024-07-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Nash's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (35 lots) median $379 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $2,271, record $9,236. A typical John Nash painting sells for around 6.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $21,423.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $249–$725† | $330† | $1,503 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $274–$461†‡ | $375†‡ | $632 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $1,023–$4,617†‡ | $1,945†‡ | $51,330‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,538–$7,084† | $6,339† | $11,393† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $51,330‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $31,453 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $9,236 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,241† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,476 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,210 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Nash worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Nash work is $1,472. The median John Nash work on paper sells for $2,816 across 36 lots. The median John Nash print sells for $379 across 30 lots. The median John Nash painting sells for $2,271 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) John Nash work on papers typically sell for $1,023–$4,617 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 John Nash work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Nash work on paper is $2,816. 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 John Nash's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Nash work on paper is $51,330. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a John Nash print?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Nash print is $379. 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 John Nash's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Nash print is $2,476.
What is the average price of a small John Nash work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Nash work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,945, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small John Nash print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Nash print (small (under 50 cm)) is $330, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is John Nash's auction record?
John Nash's auction record is $51,330, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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