William Nicholson (1872–1949)
What is William Nicholson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 184 auction results for William Nicholson at 31 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $660 including buyer’s premium (middle half $298–$213,068, n=24). The auction record is $2,360,355 for Miss Simpson's Boots (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miss Simpson's Boots, 1872 | Oil paint | $2,360,355 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | The Lustre Bowl, 1908 | Oil paint | $1,541,662 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Sunflowers, 1933 | Painting | $925,409 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Double Anemones, 1921 | Oil on panel | $602,508 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | Vase and Books on a Red Table, 1919 | Oil paint | $584,568 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | Souvenirs, 1919 | Oil paint | $423,394 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Scabious and a Jug, 1912 | Oil paint | $406,459 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Still life: Pink Lustre Mug and Fan, 1909 | Oil on canvas-board | $365,525 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 9 | Roses and Knitting, 1872 | Painting | $343,141 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | White Chrysanthemums in a Pink Lustre Jug, 1909 | Oil on canvas board | $337,103 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 64 | $80,567 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $1,007 |
| Other | 12 | $1,001 |
| Prints | 44 | $449 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $75,342 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 109 | $1,518 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 184 results from 31 houses · How we compute these figures
William Nicholson is a British (modern) artist with 204 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,173. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Nicholson sold in 2026 for $2,204, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Nicholson on OpeningBid →What is a William Nicholson work worth?
Across 172 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Nicholson work is $1,173.
The median William Nicholson print sells for $288 across 85 lots.
The median William Nicholson painting sells for $69,139 across 70 lots.
The median William Nicholson work on paper sells for $1,169 across 16 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William Nicholson prints typically sell for $150–$616 (the middle half of 77 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) William Nicholson paintings typically sell for $23,323–$166,691 (the middle half of 45 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 102 | $288†‡ | $5,369 | 83.3% | 2026-10-13 |
| Paintings | 71 | $69,139‡ | $2.4M | — | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $1,169†‡ | $16,643 | 88.9% | 2025-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $268,450 | $2.4M | — | 2025-11-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
William Nicholson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (102 lots) median $288 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (71 lots) median $69,139, record $2,360,355. A typical William Nicholson painting sells for around 240× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 31 lots) the median is $268,450.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 77 | $150–$616†‡ | $288†‡ | $5,369 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $23,323–$166,691‡ | $47,858‡ | $1.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $38,452–$247,321‡ | $136,510‡ | $2.4M |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $607–$7,784†‡ | $1,169†‡ | $16,643 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $2.4M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $16,643 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $11,147 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $5,369 |
| Prints & Editions | 1988 | $4,070 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Nicholson worth?
Across 172 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Nicholson work is $1,173. The median William Nicholson print sells for $288 across 85 lots. The median William Nicholson painting sells for $69,139 across 70 lots. The median William Nicholson work on paper sells for $1,169 across 16 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Nicholson prints typically sell for $150–$616 (the middle half of 77 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) William Nicholson paintings typically sell for $23,323–$166,691 (the middle half of 45 sold 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 the average price of a William Nicholson print?
Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Nicholson print is $288. 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 William Nicholson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Nicholson print is $5,369.
What is the average price of a William Nicholson painting?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Nicholson painting is $69,139. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Nicholson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Nicholson painting is $2,360,355.
What is the average price of a William Nicholson work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Nicholson work on paper is $1,169. 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 William Nicholson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Nicholson work on paper is $16,643.
What is the average price of a small William Nicholson print?
Based on 77 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Nicholson print (small (under 50 cm)) is $288, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a small William Nicholson painting?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Nicholson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $47,858, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Nicholson's auction record?
William Nicholson's auction record is $2,360,355, set in 2022.
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