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# Sir William Nicholson (1872–1949)

Sir William Nicholson is a British artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $15,799. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Sir William Nicholson sold in 2026 for $514,627, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sir William Nicholson work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir William Nicholson work is $15,799.

The median Sir William Nicholson painting sells for $418,393 across 5 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 | 5 | $418,393 | $566,089 | — | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $418,393† | $566,089 | — | 2026-10-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $566,089 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $514,627 |

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 Sir William Nicholson worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sir William Nicholson work is $15,799. The median Sir William Nicholson painting sells for $418,393 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sir William Nicholson's auction record?

Sir William Nicholson's auction record is $553,656, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $553,656 (buyer's premium not included).

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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.