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# Nicholas Hely Hutchinson (b. 1955)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 93 auction results for Nicholas Hely Hutchinson at 10 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,512 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,010–$2,467, n=16). The auction record is $10,948 for Merrion Square (2007, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merrion Square | Oil on board | $10,948 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2007 |
| 2 | Still Morning, Burrishoole Abbey | Oil on canvas | $9,735 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Self Portrait with Fifi | Oil and gouache on canvas | $8,123 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2007 |
| 4 | Big Cloud, Small Wave, 2004 | Oil on board | $6,004 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2007 |
| 5 | Still Life, Fitzwilliam Street | Gouache and pastel | $4,980 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2010 |
| 6 | Still Life, Fitzwilliam Street | Gouache and pastel | $4,510 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2015 |
| 7 | MEDITERRANEAN SCENE WITH RECLINING NUDE, 1987 | Gouache | $4,290 | Sworders | Jul 2007 |
| 8 | HOMAGE A MATISSE | Gouache | $4,022 | Sworders | Jul 2007 |
| 9 | Trafalgar Square, 1955 | Gouache | $3,910 | Bonhams | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Cottage Interior near Mulranny | Oil on canvas | $3,731 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $2,232 |
| Works on paper | 25 | $1,607 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 35 | $1,607 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,387 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 93 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Nicholas Hely Hutchinson is a British artist with 112 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,363. 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 Hely Hutchinson sold in 2026 for $1,661, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nicholas Hely Hutchinson work worth?

Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicholas Hely Hutchinson work is $1,363.

The median Nicholas Hely Hutchinson painting sells for $1,514 across 43 lots.

The median Nicholas Hely Hutchinson work on paper sells for $993 across 27 lots.

The median Nicholas Hely Hutchinson print sells for $484 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Nicholas Hely Hutchinson paintings typically sell for $1,083–$2,717 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Nicholas Hely Hutchinson work on papers typically sell for $767–$2,802 (the middle half of 22 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 | 3 | $484 | $484 | — | 2024-10-02 |
| Paintings | 48 | $1,514†‡ | $10,948 | 89.6% | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $993‡ | $4,980 | 81.8% | 2026-07-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $8,123 | $10,948 | — | 2022-03-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Nicholas Hely Hutchinson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $484. Paintings (48 lots) median $1,514, record $10,948. A typical Nicholas Hely Hutchinson painting sells for around 3.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $8,123.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $655–$1,587†‡ | $1,176†‡ | $6,004 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $1,083–$2,717‡ | $1,542‡ | $10,948 |

† 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) | 5 | $636–$1,829‡ | $993‡ | $2,331 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $767–$2,802‡ | $966‡ | $4,980 |

‡ 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 | 2007 | $10,948 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $9,735 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $4,980 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $4,510 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $484 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $484 |

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 Hely Hutchinson worth?

Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicholas Hely Hutchinson work is $1,363. The median Nicholas Hely Hutchinson painting sells for $1,514 across 43 lots. The median Nicholas Hely Hutchinson work on paper sells for $993 across 27 lots. The median Nicholas Hely Hutchinson print sells for $484 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Nicholas Hely Hutchinson paintings typically sell for $1,083–$2,717 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Nicholas Hely Hutchinson work on papers typically sell for $767–$2,802 (the middle half of 22 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 Hely Hutchinson painting?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicholas Hely Hutchinson painting is $1,514. 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 Hely Hutchinson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicholas Hely Hutchinson painting is $10,948.

### What is the average price of a Nicholas Hely Hutchinson work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicholas Hely Hutchinson work on paper is $993. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Nicholas Hely Hutchinson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicholas Hely Hutchinson work on paper is $4,980.

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

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nicholas Hely Hutchinson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,542, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Nicholas Hely Hutchinson work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nicholas Hely Hutchinson work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $966, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Nicholas Hely Hutchinson's auction record?

Nicholas Hely Hutchinson's auction record is $10,948, set in 2007.

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