Nathaniel (1831–1917)
What is Nathaniel’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 190 auction results for Nathaniel at 15 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,693 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,892–$14,334, n=17). The auction record is $128,024 for Malahide uary (2001, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malahide uary, 1886 | Oil on canvas | $128,024 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2001 |
| 2 | Seaweed Gatherers, Portmarnock | Oil on canvas | $102,520 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2002 |
| 3 | Mediterranean Harbour Scene | Oil on canvas | $101,940 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2013 |
| 4 | Harbour Scene, Mediterranean | Oil on canvas | $68,397 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2002 |
| 5 | Ox Mountains and Bog Scene | Oil on canvas | $67,568 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2001 |
| 6 | Kelp Gatherers on a Beach | Oil on canvas | $56,849 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2002 |
| 7 | Sand Hills, Gorse and Three Cows | Oil on canvas | $45,293 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 8 | Dans Les Vignes | Oil on canvas | $44,884 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2017 |
| 9 | Malahide Sands With Figures, 1883 | Oil on canvas | $44,180 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2008 |
| 10 | Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Captain Lambert Brabazon, 1740 | Oil on canvas | $38,286 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 89 | $10,940 |
| Other | 17 | $1,065 |
| Works on paper | 23 | $868 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 53 | $15,840 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $1,798 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 190 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Nathaniel is an Irish artist with 268 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $4,484. 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 Nathaniel sold in 2026 for $18,796, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Nathaniel on OpeningBid →What is a Nathaniel work worth?
Across 186 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nathaniel work is $4,484.
The median Nathaniel painting sells for $9,387 across 105 lots.
The median Nathaniel work on paper sells for $860 across 31 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Nathaniel paintings typically sell for $9,382–$29,980 (the middle half of 61 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Nathaniel paintings typically sell for $2,265–$6,987 (the middle half of 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 147 | $9,387† | $128,024 | 71.4% | 2026-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 56 | $860†‡ | $325,216† | 55.4% | 2025-11-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $67,983† | $325,216† | — | 2017-05-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $2,265–$6,987† | $4,078† | $20,130 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 61 | $9,382–$29,980† | $15,000† | $128,024 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $525–$1,571†‡ | $860†‡ | $325,216† |
† 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 | 2001 | $325,216† |
| Paintings | 2001 | $128,024 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $102,520 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,379 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nathaniel worth?
Across 186 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nathaniel work is $4,484. The median Nathaniel painting sells for $9,387 across 105 lots. The median Nathaniel work on paper sells for $860 across 31 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Nathaniel paintings typically sell for $9,382–$29,980 (the middle half of 61 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Nathaniel paintings typically sell for $2,265–$6,987 (the middle half of 39 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 Nathaniel painting?
Based on 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nathaniel painting is $9,387. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nathaniel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nathaniel painting is $128,024.
What is the average price of a Nathaniel work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nathaniel work on paper is $860. 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 Nathaniel's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nathaniel work on paper is $325,216. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $325,216 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Nathaniel painting?
Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nathaniel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Nathaniel painting?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nathaniel painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,078, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nathaniel's auction record?
Nathaniel's auction record is $325,216, set in 2001. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $325,216 (buyer's premium not included).
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