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# Nicholas Harding (1967–2022)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 60 auction results for Nicholas Harding at 8 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,879 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,412–$21,154, n=8). The auction record is $112,201 for River Figures (Two Hats) (2024, Smith & Singer). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Figures (Two Hats), 2009 | Oil on canvas | $112,201 | Smith & Singer | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Pandanus Palm, 2011 | Oil on canvas | $84,151 | Smith & Singer | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Beach Life (Flag and Figures), 2004 | Oil on canvas | $34,454 | Menzies Art Brands | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | In the Swell (White Hat and Rubber Ring), 2006 | Oil on linen | $25,738 | Smith & Singer | Aug 2018 |
| 5 | BEACH LIFE (WETSUIT AND FLIPPER), 2007 | Oil on canvas | $25,416 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | PARIS POND IRISES (1), 2013 | Oil on Belgian linen | $24,122 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2019 |
| 7 | IN THE SWELL (LILO AND SNORKEL), 2005 | Oil on canvas | $19,814 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2016 |
| 8 | Beach Life (Red Swimsuit and Boogie Board), 2006 | Painting | $19,733 | Bonhams | May 2025 |
| 9 | SUMMER HILL, 1996 | Oil on board | $18,681 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2012 |
| 10 | NEWRYBAR STILL LIFE, 2014 | Oil on canvas | $18,091 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $15,175 |
| Prints | 5 | $927 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $18,681 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $11,770 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,243 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 60 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Nicholas Harding is a British (modern) artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $11,687. 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 Harding sold in 2026 for $25,416, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nicholas Harding work worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicholas Harding work is $11,687.

The median Nicholas Harding painting sells for $15,144 across 42 lots.

The median Nicholas Harding print sells for $784 across 10 lots.

The median Nicholas Harding work on paper sells for $2,604 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Nicholas Harding paintings typically sell for $4,535–$19,289 (the middle half of 27 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 | 14 | $784† | $1,715† | 71.4% | 2026-08-31 |
| Paintings | 51 | $15,144†‡ | $112,201 | 82.4% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $2,604† | $11,697 | 40% | 2026-06-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $84,151† | $112,201 | — | 2024-04-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Nicholas Harding's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $784 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (51 lots) median $15,144, record $112,201. A typical Nicholas Harding painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $84,151.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $312–$867† | $762† | $997 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $4,535–$19,289†‡ | $15,144†‡ | $34,454 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $13,071–$36,171† | $18,550† | $112,201 |

† 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 | 2024 | $112,201 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $84,151 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $11,697 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,445 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,715† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $997 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Harding worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicholas Harding work is $11,687. The median Nicholas Harding painting sells for $15,144 across 42 lots. The median Nicholas Harding print sells for $784 across 10 lots. The median Nicholas Harding work on paper sells for $2,604 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Nicholas Harding paintings typically sell for $4,535–$19,289 (the middle half of 27 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 Nicholas Harding painting?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicholas Harding painting is $15,144. 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 Harding's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicholas Harding painting is $112,201.

### What is the average price of a Nicholas Harding print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicholas Harding print is $784. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Nicholas Harding's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicholas Harding print is $1,715. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,715 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Nicholas Harding painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nicholas Harding painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,144, 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 large Nicholas Harding painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Nicholas Harding painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $18,550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Nicholas Harding's auction record is $112,201, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Nicholas Harding auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nicholas-harding (updated 2026-11-03).

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.