William Nicholson
William Nicholson is an English artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $416. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Nicholson is recorded as sold in 2025 for $14,537; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Nicholson work is $416.
The median William Nicholson work on paper sells for $673 across 4 lots.
The median William Nicholson print sells for $349 across 4 lots.
The median William Nicholson photograph sells for $229 across 4 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $349‡ | $6,050 | 66.7% | 2023-07-20 |
| Paintings | 4 | $9,095‡ | $14,537‡ | 75% | 2025-11-12 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $673‡ | $1,042 | 57.1% | 2024-12-04 |
| Photography | 4 | $229‡ | $626 | — | 2026-05-20 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Nicholson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $349 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $9,095, record $14,537. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical William Nicholson painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $14,537‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $9,095‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $6,050 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,042 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $845‡ |
| Photography | 2009 | $626 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $416 |
| Photography | 2026 | $242‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Nicholson worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Nicholson work is $416. The median William Nicholson work on paper sells for $673 across 4 lots. The median William Nicholson print sells for $349 across 4 lots. The median William Nicholson photograph sells for $229 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Nicholson's auction record?
William Nicholson's auction record is $14,537, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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