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# Nigel Lovett (1900–1980)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $419 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Nigel Lovett work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

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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.