John Northcote Nash (1893–1977)
What is John Northcote Nash’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 170 auction results for John Northcote Nash at 16 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,894 including buyer’s premium (middle half $663–$3,106, n=27). The auction record is $70,051 for Winter Landscape (2017, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winter Landscape, 1893 | Painting | $70,051 | Bonhams | Jun 2017 |
| 2 | River in Winter, 1930 | Oil paint | $67,334 | Christie's | Mar 2010 |
| 3 | The River Box, 1893 | Painting | $40,728 | Bonhams | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Bristol Docks, 1893 | Pencil | $37,103 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |
| 5 | Colchester Docks, 1932 | Oil paint | $36,196 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 6 | Ipswich Docks, 1893 | Painting | $29,034 | Bonhams | Jun 2015 |
| 7 | Staverton Thicks, 1893 | Oil paint | $23,012 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 8 | Landscape near Polstead, 1893 | Painting | $22,809 | Bonhams | Nov 2015 |
| 9 | REFLECTIONS ON THE WATER, 1893 | Ash RA | $21,504 | Sworders | Jan 2019 |
| 10 | WALLED POND, LITTLE BREDY, DORSET | <p>signed (lower right), oil on canvas-board </p> | $20,587 | Lyon & Turnbull | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $11,413 |
| Works on paper | 64 | $2,413 |
| Other | 30 | $2,160 |
| Prints | 16 | $519 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 52 | $6,027 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 75 | $1,711 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 170 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
John Northcote Nash is a British (modern) artist with 184 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,424. 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 Northcote Nash sold in 2026 for $11,152, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Northcote Nash on OpeningBid →What is a John Northcote Nash work worth?
Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Northcote Nash work is $2,424.
The median John Northcote Nash work on paper sells for $1,949 across 70 lots.
The median John Northcote Nash painting sells for $6,082 across 51 lots.
The median John Northcote Nash print sells for $457 across 32 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) John Northcote Nash work on papers typically sell for $884–$4,047 (the middle half of 55 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) John Northcote Nash paintings typically sell for $5,513–$20,166 (the middle half of 30 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 | 36 | $457†‡ | $1,718† | 88.9% | 2026-03-31 |
| Paintings | 61 | $6,082 | $70,051 | 83.6% | 2026-05-01 |
| Works on Paper | 89 | $1,949†‡ | $37,103 | 78.7% | 2026-07-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $36,196†‡ | $70,051 | — | 2025-10-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Northcote Nash's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (36 lots) median $457 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (61 lots) median $6,082, record $70,051. A typical John Northcote Nash painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $36,196.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $280–$1,162†‡ | $451†‡ | $1,711 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $237–$607†‡ | $451†‡ | $1,718† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,806–$5,274 | $2,661 | $15,206 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $5,513–$20,166 | $10,178 | $70,051 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 55 | $884–$4,047†‡ | $1,536†‡ | $37,103 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $2,066–$5,626‡ | $3,787‡ | $12,788 |
† 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 | 2017 | $70,051 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $67,334 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $37,103 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $34,075‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,718† |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,711 |
† 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 Northcote Nash worth?
Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Northcote Nash work is $2,424. The median John Northcote Nash work on paper sells for $1,949 across 70 lots. The median John Northcote Nash painting sells for $6,082 across 51 lots. The median John Northcote Nash print sells for $457 across 32 lots. Small (under 50 cm) John Northcote Nash work on papers typically sell for $884–$4,047 (the middle half of 55 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) John Northcote Nash paintings typically sell for $5,513–$20,166 (the middle half of 30 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 Northcote Nash work on paper?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Northcote Nash work on paper is $1,949. 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 Northcote Nash's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Northcote Nash work on paper is $37,103.
What is the average price of a John Northcote Nash painting?
Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Northcote Nash painting is $6,082.
What is John Northcote Nash's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Northcote Nash painting is $70,051.
What is the average price of a John Northcote Nash print?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Northcote Nash print is $457. 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 Northcote Nash's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Northcote Nash print is $1,718. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,718 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small John Northcote Nash work on paper?
Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Northcote Nash work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,536, 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 medium John Northcote Nash painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Northcote Nash painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,178, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is John Northcote Nash's auction record?
John Northcote Nash's auction record is $70,051, set in 2017.
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