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# Thomas Nozkowski (1944–2019)

## What is Thomas Nozkowski’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 90 auction results for Thomas Nozkowski at 10 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,605 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,769–$19,745, n=22). The auction record is $69,850 for Untitled (oil on canvas board, in artist's chosen frame) (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas board, in artist's chosen frame), 1988 | Oil on canvas board, in artist's chosen frame | $69,850 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Untitled (8-58), 2004 | Oil on linen mounted on panel | $66,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled (8-64), 2005 | Oil paint | $48,260 | Phillips | May 2023 |
| 4 | UNTITLED (7-72), 1995 | Oil paint | $44,450 | Phillips | Jul 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled, 2001 | Oil paint | $40,640 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | Untitled (8-68), 2005 | Oil on linen mounted on panel | $40,640 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (7-105), 1997 | Painting | $40,320 | Rago Arts | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled (6-139), 1944 | Oil on canvas board | $38,400 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled (6-109), 1991 | Oil on canvas board | $38,100 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on canvas board), 1984 | Oil on canvas board, in artist's chosen frame | $35,560 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 62 | $16,543 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $8,890 |
| Prints | 14 | $1,331 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 68 | $14,254 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $5,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 90 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Thomas Nozkowski is an American artist with 98 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $11,430. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Thomas Nozkowski sold in 2026 for $14,190, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thomas Nozkowski work worth?

Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Nozkowski work is $11,430.

The median Thomas Nozkowski painting sells for $16,542 across 63 lots.

The median Thomas Nozkowski print sells for $1,402 across 13 lots.

The median Thomas Nozkowski work on paper sells for $5,670 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Nozkowski paintings typically sell for $9,581–$30,360 (the middle half of 52 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 16 | $1,402† | $3,450 | 81.3% | 2026-03-12 |
| Paintings | 65 | $16,542 | $69,850 | 96.9% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $5,670 | $9,600 | 71.4% | 2026-03-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $46,355 | $69,850 | — | 2025-02-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Thomas Nozkowski's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $1,402 with 81.3% sell-through. Paintings (65 lots) median $16,542, record $69,850. A typical Thomas Nozkowski painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $46,355.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $731–$1,534† | $1,331† | $2,750 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $3,639–$13,228 | $7,467 | $25,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $9,581–$30,360 | $20,240 | $69,850 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $69,850 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $66,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $9,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $8,890 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $3,450 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,750 |

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 Thomas Nozkowski worth?

Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Nozkowski work is $11,430. The median Thomas Nozkowski painting sells for $16,542 across 63 lots. The median Thomas Nozkowski print sells for $1,402 across 13 lots. The median Thomas Nozkowski work on paper sells for $5,670 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Thomas Nozkowski paintings typically sell for $9,581–$30,360 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Thomas Nozkowski painting?

Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Nozkowski painting is $16,542.

### What is Thomas Nozkowski's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Nozkowski painting is $69,850.

### What is the average price of a Thomas Nozkowski print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thomas Nozkowski print is $1,402. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Thomas Nozkowski's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thomas Nozkowski print is $3,450.

### What is the average price of a medium Thomas Nozkowski painting?

Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thomas Nozkowski painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Thomas Nozkowski painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thomas Nozkowski painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,467, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Thomas Nozkowski's auction record?

Thomas Nozkowski's auction record is $69,850, set in 2023.

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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.