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# Nigel Hall (b. 1943)

## What is Nigel Hall’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Nigel Hall at 21 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $970 including buyer’s premium (middle half $771–$1,353, n=10). The auction record is $15,494 for Large Glacier (2018, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Large Glacier, 1991 | Stainless steel | $15,494 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2018 |
| 2 | False Dawn, 2003 | Waxed corten steel | $6,150 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 3 | Drawing # 618, 1943 | Charcoal | $4,217 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 4 | Circular Light, 2001 | Polished maple Wood | $4,098 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2013 |
| 5 | Drawing #629, 1943 | Charcoal | $3,125 | Bonhams | Jul 2015 |
| 6 | Drawing # 363, 1943 | Charcoal | $2,987 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 7 | Drawing No. 468, 1943 | Charcoal and gouache on paper | $2,580 | Sworders | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | Drawing No. 468, 1985 | Charcoal and gouache on paper | $2,522 | Sworders | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | Drawing No. 192, 1943 | Charcoal on paper | $2,294 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | Sans titre #185, 1943 | Fusain sur papier Signé, daté et titré en bas à droite 100 x 136 cm Provenance : - Gal | $1,969 | PIASA | Oct 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 7 | $1,746 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $1,347 |
| Prints | 5 | $137 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $1,744 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $858 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Nigel Hall is a British (modern) artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,059. 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 Nigel Hall sold in 2026 for $1,333, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nigel Hall work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nigel Hall work is $1,059.

The median Nigel Hall work on paper sells for $1,130 across 32 lots.

The median Nigel Hall sculpture sells for $3,299 across 12 lots.

The median Nigel Hall print sells for $137 across 9 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Nigel Hall work on papers typically sell for $776–$2,351 (the middle half of 20 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 | 9 | $137†‡ | $444† | — | 2026-04-28 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,742 | $1,742 | — | 2017-10-06 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $1,130†‡ | $4,217 | 80% | 2026-06-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $3,299† | $15,494 | 66.7% | 2026-02-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,150† | $15,494 | — | 2025-06-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Nigel Hall's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $137. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,742, record $1,742. A typical Nigel Hall 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 $6,150.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $90–$219†‡ | $120†‡ | $444† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $776–$2,351† | $1,238† | $4,128† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $763–$1,969†‡ | $1,360†‡ | $4,217 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,363–$3,796† | $3,105† | $5,517† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $15,494 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $6,150 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,217 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,128† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,742 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $444† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $283 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Nigel Hall worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nigel Hall work is $1,059. The median Nigel Hall work on paper sells for $1,130 across 32 lots. The median Nigel Hall sculpture sells for $3,299 across 12 lots. The median Nigel Hall print sells for $137 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Nigel Hall work on papers typically sell for $776–$2,351 (the middle half of 20 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 Nigel Hall work on paper?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nigel Hall work on paper is $1,130. 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 Nigel Hall's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nigel Hall work on paper is $4,217.

### What is the average price of a Nigel Hall sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nigel Hall sculpture is $3,299. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Nigel Hall's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nigel Hall sculpture is $15,494.

### What is the average price of a medium Nigel Hall work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nigel Hall work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,238, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Nigel Hall's auction record?

Nigel Hall's auction record is $15,494, set in 2018.

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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, “Nigel Hall auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nigel-hall (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.