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# Nicola Tyson (b. 1960)

## What is Nicola Tyson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for Nicola Tyson at 11 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $935 including buyer’s premium (middle half $443–$1,866, n=6). The auction record is $46,363 for Figure and Ploughed Field (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figure and Ploughed Field, 1994 | Painting | $46,363 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Dog, 2007 | Painting | $37,800 | Phillips | Sep 2022 |
| 3 | Face, 2007 | Oil paint | $37,800 | Phillips | May 2022 |
| 4 | Self-Portrait Trotting, 2004 | Öl auf Leinwand | $20,709 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Disney Figure, 1990 | Plaster, plastic on key chain, painted wooden base and Plexiglas box | $14,410 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Landscape Contemplating Itself, 2005 | Charcoal | $12,600 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Untitled #3, 1997 | Oil on linen | $12,334 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 8 | Figure Walking, 2004 | Oil paint | $11,250 | Phillips | Mar 2014 |
| 9 | Head, 1999 | Oil on linen | $10,160 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | Bouquet, 2007 | Oil on linen | $9,716 | Christie's | Jun 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $9,938 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $1,334 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $11,792 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $1,651 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,070 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Nicola Tyson is a British (modern) artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,846. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Nicola Tyson sold in 2026 for $2,580, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nicola Tyson work worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicola Tyson work is $1,846.

The median Nicola Tyson work on paper sells for $1,077 across 27 lots.

The median Nicola Tyson painting sells for $5,250 across 24 lots.

The median Nicola Tyson print sells for $390 across 1 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 | 1 | $390 | $390 | — | 2026-05-03 |
| Paintings | 25 | $5,250‡ | $46,363 | 96% | 2024-03-12 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $1,077‡ | $4,903 | — | 2026-09-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $37,800 | $46,363 | — | 2022-09-28 |

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

Nicola Tyson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $390. Paintings (25 lots) median $5,250, record $46,363. A typical Nicola Tyson painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $37,800.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,397–$3,125 | $1,875 | $10,160 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $5,250–$20,709‡ | $12,334‡ | $46,363 |

‡ 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) | 15 | $663–$1,174 | $844 | $2,580 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,137–$1,979‡ | $1,651‡ | $3,502 |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $46,363 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $37,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $4,903 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $3,502 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $390 |

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 Nicola Tyson worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicola Tyson work is $1,846. The median Nicola Tyson work on paper sells for $1,077 across 27 lots. The median Nicola Tyson painting sells for $5,250 across 24 lots. The median Nicola Tyson print sells for $390 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Nicola Tyson work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicola Tyson work on paper is $1,077. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Nicola Tyson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicola Tyson work on paper is $4,903.

### What is the average price of a Nicola Tyson painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicola Tyson painting is $5,250. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Nicola Tyson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicola Tyson painting is $46,363.

### What is the average price of a small Nicola Tyson work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nicola Tyson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $844, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Nicola Tyson painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Nicola Tyson painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $12,334, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Nicola Tyson's auction record?

Nicola Tyson's auction record is $46,363, set in 2021.

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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, “Nicola Tyson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nicola-tyson (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.