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# Paul Nash (1889–1946)

## What is Paul Nash’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 290 auction results for Paul Nash at 21 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,066 including buyer’s premium (middle half $787–$7,223, n=49). The auction record is $474,202 for Cloud and Two Stones (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cloud and Two Stones, 1934 | Oil paint | $474,202 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | The Bridge, Romney Marsh, 1924 | Oil paint | $396,547 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | A Drawing, 1889 | Watercolour, pen, ink, pencil, crayon and chalk | $332,382 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 4 | Changing Scene, 1937 | Oil on canvas | $220,425 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | The Garden at Meadle, 1926 | Oil paint | $194,544 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Autumn Landscape, 1923 | Oil on canvas | $190,211 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 7 | Autumn Landscape, 1923 | Oil paint | $174,355 | Christie's | Jun 2004 |
| 8 | The Swan, 1931 | Oil paint | $148,849 | Christie's | Jun 2005 |
| 9 | Encounter of Two Objects, 1899 | Oil paint | $135,764 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 10 | The End of the Steps, 1889 | Oil paint | $120,817 | Christie's | Jun 2004 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $161,602 |
| Works on paper | 68 | $15,524 |
| Other | 54 | $6,192 |
| Prints | 115 | $1,780 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 73 | $6,291 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 154 | $4,032 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 290 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Nash is a British (modern) artist with 340 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,894. 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 Paul Nash sold in 2026 for $93,926, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Paul Nash work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Paul Nash work worth?

Across 287 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Nash work is $3,894.

The median Paul Nash print sells for $1,606 across 126 lots.

The median Paul Nash work on paper sells for $13,459 across 87 lots.

The median Paul Nash painting sells for $47,762 across 30 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Paul Nash prints typically sell for $1,017–$2,845 (the middle half of 86 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Paul Nash work on papers typically sell for $5,241–$26,848 (the middle half of 64 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 | 147 | $1,606†‡ | $61,677 | 85.7% | 2026-06-18 |
| Paintings | 34 | $47,762 | $474,202 | 88.2% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 96 | $13,459‡ | $98,536 | 90.6% | 2026-10-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $7,223 | $7,223 | — | 2026-06-18 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,855 | $1,855 | — | 2023-05-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $148,849†‡ | $474,202 | — | 2026-10-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Paul Nash's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (147 lots) median $1,606 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (34 lots) median $47,762, record $474,202. A typical Paul Nash painting sells for around 30× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $148,849.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $1,017–$2,845†‡ | $1,811†‡ | $61,677 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $811–$2,119†‡ | $1,351†‡ | $24,100 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $5,679–$17,722 | $8,072 | $45,615 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $52,766–$194,544 | $135,764 | $474,202 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $5,241–$26,848‡ | $12,576‡ | $98,536 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $9,240–$27,088‡ | $16,581‡ | $94,806‡ |

‡ 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 | 2025 | $474,202 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $396,547 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $98,536 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $94,806‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $61,677 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $50,518 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $7,223 |
| Photography | 2023 | $1,855 |

‡ 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 Paul Nash worth?

Across 287 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Nash work is $3,894. The median Paul Nash print sells for $1,606 across 126 lots. The median Paul Nash work on paper sells for $13,459 across 87 lots. The median Paul Nash painting sells for $47,762 across 30 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Nash prints typically sell for $1,017–$2,845 (the middle half of 86 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Paul Nash work on papers typically sell for $5,241–$26,848 (the middle half of 64 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 Paul Nash print?

Based on 126 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Nash print is $1,606. 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 Paul Nash's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Nash print is $61,677.

### What is the average price of a Paul Nash work on paper?

Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Nash work on paper is $13,459. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paul Nash's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Nash work on paper is $98,536.

### What is the average price of a Paul Nash painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Nash painting is $47,762.

### What is Paul Nash's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Nash painting is $474,202.

### What is the average price of a small Paul Nash print?

Based on 86 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Nash print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,811, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Paul Nash work on paper?

Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Nash work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,576, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Paul Nash's auction record?

Paul Nash's auction record is $474,202, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Nash auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-nash (updated 2026-11-03).

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.