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# Nicholas Barnham (1939–2021)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shetland, 1939 | Etching | $384 | Bonhams | Oct 2009 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $471 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Nicholas Barnham auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nicholas-barnham (updated 2026-11-02).

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.