Robert Buchan Nisbet (1857–1942)
Robert Buchan Nisbet is a British (modern) artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $379. 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 Robert Buchan Nisbet sold in 2026 for $1,259, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Buchan Nisbet on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Buchan Nisbet work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Buchan Nisbet work is $379.
The median Robert Buchan Nisbet painting sells for $465 across 10 lots.
The median Robert Buchan Nisbet work on paper sells for $138 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $465† | $1,395 | 71.4% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $138†‡ | $150† | 37.5% | 2024-11-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $369–$550 | $369 | $1,259 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $379–$1,259† | $689† | $1,395 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,395 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,259 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $150† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $138† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Buchan Nisbet worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Buchan Nisbet work is $379. The median Robert Buchan Nisbet painting sells for $465 across 10 lots. The median Robert Buchan Nisbet work on paper sells for $138 across 3 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 Robert Buchan Nisbet painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Buchan Nisbet painting is $465. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Buchan Nisbet's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Buchan Nisbet painting is $1,395.
What is Robert Buchan Nisbet's auction record?
Robert Buchan Nisbet's auction record is $1,395, set in 2012.
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