Tom Nicholas (b. 1934)
Tom Nicholas is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $375. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Tom Nicholas sold in 2023 for $1,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tom Nicholas on OpeningBid →What is a Tom Nicholas work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Nicholas work is $375.
The median Tom Nicholas work on paper sells for $275 across 4 lots.
The median Tom Nicholas painting sells for $1,168 across 4 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 | 4 | $1,168† | $1,553† | — | 2025-08-15 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $275† | $1,830 | 80% | 2024-12-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,830 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1,553† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $325 |
† 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 Tom Nicholas worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Nicholas work is $375. The median Tom Nicholas work on paper sells for $275 across 4 lots. The median Tom Nicholas painting sells for $1,168 across 4 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 Tom Nicholas's auction record?
Tom Nicholas's auction record is $1,830, set in 2017.
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