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# Nicholas Pocock (1741–1821)

Nicholas Pocock is a British (modern) artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $720. 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 Pocock sold in 2026 for $2,010, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Nicholas Pocock work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Nicholas Pocock work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicholas Pocock work is $720.

The median Nicholas Pocock work on paper sells for $447 across 53 lots.

The median Nicholas Pocock painting sells for $6,905 across 14 lots.

The median Nicholas Pocock print sells for $660 across 13 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Nicholas Pocock work on papers typically sell for $115–$514 (the middle half of 35 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 | 15 | $660†‡ | $8,722‡ | 86.7% | 2025-09-09 |
| Paintings | 16 | $6,905†‡ | $39,571 | 87.5% | 2026-02-10 |
| Works on Paper | 80 | $447†‡ | $7,686 | 66.3% | 2026-10-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $28,000† | $39,571 | — | 2023-10-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Nicholas Pocock's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $660 with 86.7% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $6,905, record $39,571. A typical Nicholas Pocock painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $28,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $201–$1,816†‡ | $660†‡ | $8,722‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,376–$2,996‡ | $2,607‡ | $10,228 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $7,780–$30,605†‡ | $11,901†‡ | $39,571 |

† 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) | 35 | $115–$514†‡ | $275†‡ | $2,675 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $509–$2,306†‡ | $722†‡ | $7,686 |

† 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 | 2022 | $39,571 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $38,422 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $8,722‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $7,686 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $5,216‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,929 |

‡ 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 Pocock worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicholas Pocock work is $720. The median Nicholas Pocock work on paper sells for $447 across 53 lots. The median Nicholas Pocock painting sells for $6,905 across 14 lots. The median Nicholas Pocock print sells for $660 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Nicholas Pocock work on papers typically sell for $115–$514 (the middle half of 35 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 Pocock work on paper?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicholas Pocock work on paper is $447. 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 Pocock's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicholas Pocock work on paper is $7,686.

### What is the average price of a Nicholas Pocock painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicholas Pocock painting is $6,905. 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 Pocock's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicholas Pocock painting is $39,571.

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

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicholas Pocock print is $660. 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 Pocock's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicholas Pocock print is $8,722. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Nicholas Pocock work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nicholas Pocock work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $275, 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 medium Nicholas Pocock work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nicholas Pocock work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $722, 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 Pocock's auction record?

Nicholas Pocock's auction record is $39,571, 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 Pocock auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nicholas-pocock (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.
