Nicholas Hornyansky (1896–1965)
What is Nicholas Hornyansky’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 480 auction results for Nicholas Hornyansky at 3 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $210 including buyer’s premium (middle half $133–$307, n=61). The auction record is $895 for SNOWBOUND DOWNTOWN, TORONTO (2025, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TORONTO SKYLINE, 1930 | INK DRAWING ON CUT PAPER | $870 | Waddingtons | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | HAPPY HOUR IN THE DUNES, 1927 | OIL ON PANEL | $521 | Waddingtons | Aug 2017 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SNOWBOUND DOWNTOWN, TORONTO | Colour aquatint | $895 | Waddingtons | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | OSGOODE HALL, LOOKING EAST | Colour aquatint | $806 | Waddingtons | May 2024 |
| 3 | HART HOUSE TOWER FROM HOSKIN AVE (TORONTO) | Colour aquatint | $777 | Waddingtons | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | TRINITY COLLEGE, TORONTO | Colour aquatint | $572 | Waddingtons | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | CLOSING TIME | Colour aquatint | $550 | Waddingtons | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | TORONTO HARBOUR FROM THE EAST | Colour aquatint | $510 | Waddingtons | Jul 2016 |
| 7 | TRINITY COLLEGE, TORONTO and HOUR OF MIDNIGHT SERVICE | Two colour aquatints | $497 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 8 | DECEMBER IN THE HARBOUR (TORONTO) | Colour aquatint | $464 | Waddingtons | Jul 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $311 |
| Prints | 125 | $165 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 131 | $173 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 480 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Nicholas Hornyansky is a Canadian artist with 477 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $176. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Nicholas Hornyansky sold in 2026 for $275, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Nicholas Hornyansky on OpeningBid →What is a Nicholas Hornyansky work worth?
Across 477 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicholas Hornyansky work is $176.
The median Nicholas Hornyansky print sells for $173 across 450 lots.
The median Nicholas Hornyansky work on paper sells for $142 across 14 lots.
The median Nicholas Hornyansky painting sells for $356 across 13 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Nicholas Hornyansky prints typically sell for $110–$260 (the middle half of 147 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 450 | $173† | $895 | — | 2026-05-07 |
| Paintings | 13 | $356 | $521 | — | 2023-10-26 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $142 | $870 | — | 2026-03-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $777 | $895 | — | 2026-03-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Nicholas Hornyansky's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (450 lots) median $173. Paintings (13 lots) median $356, record $521. A typical Nicholas Hornyansky painting sells for around 2.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $777.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 147 | $110–$260† | $161† | $895 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $895 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $870 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $806 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $521 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $356 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $275 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nicholas Hornyansky worth?
Across 477 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicholas Hornyansky work is $176. The median Nicholas Hornyansky print sells for $173 across 450 lots. The median Nicholas Hornyansky work on paper sells for $142 across 14 lots. The median Nicholas Hornyansky painting sells for $356 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Nicholas Hornyansky prints typically sell for $110–$260 (the middle half of 147 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Nicholas Hornyansky print?
Based on 450 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicholas Hornyansky print is $173. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nicholas Hornyansky's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicholas Hornyansky print is $895.
What is the average price of a Nicholas Hornyansky work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicholas Hornyansky work on paper is $142.
What is Nicholas Hornyansky's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicholas Hornyansky work on paper is $870.
What is the average price of a Nicholas Hornyansky painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicholas Hornyansky painting is $356.
What is Nicholas Hornyansky's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicholas Hornyansky painting is $521.
What is the average price of a small Nicholas Hornyansky print?
Based on 147 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nicholas Hornyansky print (small (under 50 cm)) is $161, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nicholas Hornyansky's auction record?
Nicholas Hornyansky's auction record is $895, set in 2025.
See the full Nicholas Hornyansky record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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