> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-nisbet · updated 2026-11-01

# Tom Nisbet (1909–2001)

Tom Nisbet is a German artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $357. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Tom Nisbet sold in 2025 for $430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tom Nisbet work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Nisbet work is $357.

The median Tom Nisbet work on paper sells for $350 across 40 lots.

The median Tom Nisbet painting sells for $2,016 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Tom Nisbet work on papers typically sell for $12–$494 (the middle half of 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $2,016 | $2,158 | 40% | 2014-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 71 | $350† | $1,418 | 56.3% | 2025-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,874 | $2,158 | — | 2014-12-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $12–$494† | $357† | $1,418 |

† 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 | 2014 | $2,158 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1,874 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,418 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,079 |

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 Tom Nisbet worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Nisbet work is $357. The median Tom Nisbet work on paper sells for $350 across 40 lots. The median Tom Nisbet painting sells for $2,016 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Tom Nisbet work on papers typically sell for $12–$494 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Tom Nisbet work on paper?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Nisbet work on paper is $350. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tom Nisbet's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Nisbet work on paper is $1,418.

### What is the average price of a small Tom Nisbet work on paper?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tom Nisbet work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $357, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tom Nisbet's auction record?

Tom Nisbet's auction record is $2,158, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tom Nisbet auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-nisbet (updated 2026-11-01).

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.