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# Nico Roos (1940–2008)

Nico Roos is a South African artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $605.

A work by Nico Roos sold in 2024 for $1,027, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nico Roos work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nico Roos work is $605.

The median Nico Roos painting sells for $1,035 across 6 lots.

The median Nico Roos work on paper sells for $184 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $1,035 | $1,044 | — | 2024-07-21 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $184 | $184 | — | 2023-05-15 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,044 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,027 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $184 |

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 Nico Roos worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nico Roos work is $605. The median Nico Roos painting sells for $1,035 across 6 lots. The median Nico Roos work on paper sells for $184 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Nico Roos's auction record?

Nico Roos's auction record is $1,027, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Nico Roos auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nico-roos (updated 2026-11-01).

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.