Nicholas Barnham (1939–2021)
What is Nicholas Barnham’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Nicholas Barnham at 10 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $331 including buyer’s premium (middle half $121–$425, n=5). The auction record is $558 for Aldeburgh (2022, Olympia Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aldeburgh, 1939 | Watercolour Image size: 35 x 55cm (13¾ x 21¾in) Framed size: 58 | $558 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2022 |
| 2 | Blue Fen Cottage near Mepal, 1939 | Watercolour | $551 | Sworders | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Fetlar; Balta Isle, 1939 | Watercolour | $518 | Sworders | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Spring Apple Trees, 1991 | Watercolour and pen | $448 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Burnham Overy Staithe | Watercolour and ink | $425 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Hawthorns, Colt Bottom, 1939 | Horns | $408 | Sworders | Feb 2023 |
| 7 | Trees at Kilninian, Mull, 1978, 1978 | Watercolour on paper | $331 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Easter Loch | Linocut | $121 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 9 | Aldeburgh | Watercolour and ink | $121 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shetland, 1939 | Etching | $384 | Bonhams | Oct 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $471 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $416 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $264 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Nicholas Barnham is a British (modern) artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $357. 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 Nicholas Barnham sold in 2026 for $448, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Nicholas Barnham on OpeningBid →What is a Nicholas Barnham work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicholas Barnham work is $357.
The median Nicholas Barnham print sells for $87 across 19 lots.
The median Nicholas Barnham work on paper sells for $408 across 9 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 | 28 | $87†‡ | $438‡ | 67.9% | 2026-09-02 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $408‡ | $558 | 90% | 2025-11-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $35–$109†‡ | $74†‡ | $438‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $60–$134‡ | $124‡ | $384 |
† 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) | 6 | $99–$420‡ | $344‡ | $550 |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $558 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $550 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $438‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $384 |
‡ 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 Nicholas Barnham worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicholas Barnham work is $357. The median Nicholas Barnham print sells for $87 across 19 lots. The median Nicholas Barnham work on paper sells for $408 across 9 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 Nicholas Barnham print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicholas Barnham print is $87. 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 Nicholas Barnham's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicholas Barnham print is $438. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Nicholas Barnham print?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nicholas Barnham print (small (under 50 cm)) is $74, 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 Nicholas Barnham's auction record?
Nicholas Barnham's auction record is $558, set in 2022.
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