Nigel Lovett (1900–1980)
What is Nigel Lovett’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Nigel Lovett at 3 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $402 including buyer’s premium (middle half $385–$503, n=9). The auction record is $671 for Two sketches of Cavenagh Bridge, National Monument of Singapore (2025, Chiswick Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two sketches of Cavenagh Bridge, National Monument of Singapore, circa 1931 | Watercolour | $671 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Possibly Government House, Singapore, with figures socialising on the lawn, 1931 | Watercolour | $587 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | The British Army at ease in Raffles Place, Singapore, with St Andrews Church beyond | Watercolour | $503 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Possibly the gates of the Bidadari Cemetery Singapore, with figures gathered below, 1931 | Watercolour | $419 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | China Town, Shop House, Singapore | Watercolour | $402 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | Memories are Made of This, 1984 | Oil on canvas | $385 | Sworders | May 2025 |
| 7 | Memories are Made of This, 20th century | Oil on canvas | $385 | Sworders | May 2025 |
| 8 | Egyptian views; Pyramid scene with camel study and Camping scene | Watercolour First unframed | $342 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | The long winding street, topographical view of Singapore | Watercolour and pencil on grey paper | $335 | Chiswick Auctions | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $419 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $419 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Nigel Lovett is a British artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $402.
A work by Nigel Lovett sold in 2025 for $402, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nigel Lovett work is $402.
The median Nigel Lovett work on paper sells for $410 across 8 lots.
The median Nigel Lovett painting sells for $385 across 2 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 | 2 | $385 | $385 | — | 2025-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $410† | $671 | — | 2026-04-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $340–$524† | $410† | $671 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $671 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $587 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $385 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $385 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nigel Lovett worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nigel Lovett work is $402. The median Nigel Lovett work on paper sells for $410 across 8 lots. The median Nigel Lovett painting sells for $385 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nigel Lovett's auction record?
Nigel Lovett's auction record is $671, set in 2025.
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