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# Nicholas Africano (b. 1948)

## What is Nicholas Africano’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Nicholas Africano at 9 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,524 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,211–$4,032, n=5). The auction record is $22,680 for Untitled Female (Amber Figure) (2023, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled Female (Amber Figure), 2013 | Glass | $22,680 | Rago Arts | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | Untitled (Rebecca) | — | $7,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2007 |
| 3 | White Skirt, 1996 | Glass | $6,350 | Rago Arts | May 2025 |
| 4 | I'm Leaving, 1948 | Acrylic | $5,355 | Bonhams | Feb 2023 |
| 5 | I've Left Him, I Hate Him (Act 1), 1980 | Wool | $4,032 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Deborah Called 510.655.4651, 1994 | Wax | $4,000 | Rago Arts | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | I am a Passionate Man, 1948 | Ink | $3,250 | Rago Arts | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | It's Your Turn Now Minnie to Weep in Vain!, 1948 | Wool | $3,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2016 |
| 9 | Among Sparrows, 1988 | Ink | $3,024 | Wright | Jul 2024 |
| 10 | The trees looked like women, 1948 | Oil and wax on canvas | $2,048 | Bonhams | Jul 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $2,649 |
| Prints | 9 | $1,080 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $945 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $2,048 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,375 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Nicholas Africano is an American artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,488.

A work by Nicholas Africano sold in 2026 for $1,524, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nicholas Africano work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicholas Africano work is $1,488.

The median Nicholas Africano print sells for $1,080 across 9 lots.

The median Nicholas Africano painting sells for $3,250 across 8 lots.

The median Nicholas Africano work on paper sells for $945 across 7 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $1,080 | $1,464 | 90% | 2025-09-10 |
| Paintings | 10 | $3,250 | $5,355 | 80% | 2024-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $945 | $3,250 | — | 2024-07-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,527 | $1,527 | — | 2001-12-05 |

Nicholas Africano's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $1,080 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $3,250, record $5,355. A typical Nicholas Africano painting sells for around 3.0× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $976–$1,342 | $1,152 | $1,464 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,355 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,032 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,024 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2001 | $1,527 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,464 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,342 |

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 Nicholas Africano worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicholas Africano work is $1,488. The median Nicholas Africano print sells for $1,080 across 9 lots. The median Nicholas Africano painting sells for $3,250 across 8 lots. The median Nicholas Africano work on paper sells for $945 across 7 lots.

### What is Nicholas Africano's auction record?

Nicholas Africano's auction record is $22,680, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.