William Nicholson (1872–1949)
William Nicholson is an English artist with 149 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $337. 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 is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,134; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, 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 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Nicholson work is $337.
The median William Nicholson print sells for $219 across 73 lots.
The median William Nicholson work on paper sells for $218 across 24 lots.
The median William Nicholson painting sells for $18,252 across 11 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) William Nicholson prints typically sell for $60–$933 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) William Nicholson work on papers typically sell for $114–$392 (the middle half of 22 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 | 100 | $219†‡ | $9,173 | 73% | 2026-04-08 |
| Paintings | 12 | $18,252†‡ | $207,951 | 91.7% | 2024-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $218† | $8,931† | 96% | 2026-02-11 |
| Photography | 4 | $123† | $350 | — | 2019-02-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $39,316 | $207,951 | — | 2020-03-17 |
† 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 (100 lots) median $219 with 73% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $18,252, record $207,951. A typical William Nicholson painting sells for around 83× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $39,316.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 53 | $60–$933†‡ | $174†‡ | $9,173 |
† 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) | 9 | $1,518–$39,316†‡ | $13,603†‡ | $112,492 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 22 | $114–$392† | $218† | $5,746 |
† 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 | 2005 | $207,951 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $112,492 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $9,173 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $8,931† |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $5,746 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $4,236 |
| Photography | 2012 | $350 |
| Photography | 2019 | $132 |
† 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 William Nicholson worth?
Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Nicholson work is $337. The median William Nicholson print sells for $219 across 73 lots. The median William Nicholson work on paper sells for $218 across 24 lots. The median William Nicholson painting sells for $18,252 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) William Nicholson prints typically sell for $60–$933 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) William Nicholson work on papers typically sell for $114–$392 (the middle half of 22 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 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Nicholson print is $219. 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 $9,173.
What is the average price of a William Nicholson work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Nicholson work on paper is $218. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Nicholson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Nicholson work on paper is $8,931. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,931 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a William Nicholson painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Nicholson painting is $18,252. 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 painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Nicholson painting is $207,951.
What is the average price of a small William Nicholson print?
Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Nicholson print (small (under 50 cm)) is $174, 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 work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Nicholson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $218, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Nicholson's auction record?
William Nicholson's auction record is $207,951, set in 2005.
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