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# Olaf Nicolai (b. 1962)

Olaf Nicolai is a German artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $402. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Olaf Nicolai is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,265; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Olaf Nicolai work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olaf Nicolai work is $402.

The median Olaf Nicolai print sells for $122 across 3 lots.

The median Olaf Nicolai work on paper sells for $372 across 3 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 | 8 | $122‡ | $288‡ | 37.5% | 2024-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $372‡ | $15,375 | 75% | 2016-11-26 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $372‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $372‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $288‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $120 |

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

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 Olaf Nicolai worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olaf Nicolai work is $402. The median Olaf Nicolai print sells for $122 across 3 lots. The median Olaf Nicolai work on paper sells for $372 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Olaf Nicolai's auction record?

Olaf Nicolai's auction record is $15,375.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.