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

# Ward Nichols (b. 1930)

Ward Nichols is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,950. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ward Nichols sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $3,600 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ward Nichols work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ward Nichols work is $1,950.

The median Ward Nichols painting sells for $1,750 across 6 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 | 6 | $1,750† | $3,600† | — | 2023-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $875–$2,925† | $1,750† | $3,600† |

† 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 | 2023 | $3,600† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,200† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Ward Nichols worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ward Nichols work is $1,950. The median Ward Nichols painting sells for $1,750 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ward Nichols's auction record?

Ward Nichols's auction record is $3,600, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,600 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Ward Nichols auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ward-nichols (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.