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# Winifred Nicholson (1893–1981)

## What is Winifred Nicholson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 122 auction results for Winifred Nicholson at 12 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $24,013 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,666–$59,078, n=20). The auction record is $330,358 for Over the Sea to Eigg (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Over the Sea to Eigg, 1952 | Oil on canvas | $330,358 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 2 | St Ives Harbour, 1872 | Oil and coloured pencil on panel | $304,493 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Red geranium, 1920 | Oil paint | $203,600 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 4 | The King's Road, 1925 | Oil paint | $196,886 | Christie's | Jan 2020 |
| 5 | Lily of the Valley, South Parlour, 1883 | Painting | $180,978 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 6 | Wild Flower Window-Sill, 1893 | Oil on canvas | $171,105 | Bonhams | Jun 2015 |
| 7 | Wild Flower Window-Sill, 1893 | Oil on canvas | $159,312 | Bonhams | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | The South Parlour, 1950 | Painting | $145,193 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 9 | Mughetti, 1921 | Oil paint | $141,794 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 10 | Cumberland Flowers, 1946 | Oil on board | $141,582 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 77 | $40,184 |
| Other | 7 | $33,780 |
| Works on paper | 26 | $3,383 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 78 | $33,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $22,072 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 122 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Winifred Nicholson is a British (modern) artist with 148 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $31,041. 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 Winifred Nicholson sold in 2026 for $65,060, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Winifred Nicholson work worth?

Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Winifred Nicholson work is $31,041.

The median Winifred Nicholson painting sells for $38,496 across 79 lots.

The median Winifred Nicholson work on paper sells for $3,483 across 30 lots.

The median Winifred Nicholson print sells for $347 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Winifred Nicholson paintings typically sell for $23,994–$77,391 (the middle half of 63 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 | 2 | $347† | $400† | — | 2021-11-30 |
| Paintings | 94 | $38,496†‡ | $330,358 | 84% | 2026-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $3,483†‡ | $141,794 | 90.9% | 2026-05-01 |
| Photography | 1 | $133† | $133† | — | 2021-11-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $143,494 | $330,358 | — | 2026-06-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Winifred Nicholson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $347. Paintings (94 lots) median $38,496, record $330,358. A typical Winifred Nicholson painting sells for around 111× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $143,494.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $24,227–$48,418 | $31,286 | $141,582 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $23,994–$77,391†‡ | $39,373†‡ | $330,358 |

† 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) | 11 | $1,335–$4,940† | $1,774† | $10,934 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $2,683–$12,770‡ | $4,082‡ | $141,794 |

† 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 | 2007 | $330,358 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $304,493 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $141,794 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $33,780 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $400† |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $294 |
| Photography | 2021 | $133† |

† 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 Winifred Nicholson worth?

Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Winifred Nicholson work is $31,041. The median Winifred Nicholson painting sells for $38,496 across 79 lots. The median Winifred Nicholson work on paper sells for $3,483 across 30 lots. The median Winifred Nicholson print sells for $347 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Winifred Nicholson paintings typically sell for $23,994–$77,391 (the middle half of 63 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 Winifred Nicholson painting?

Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Winifred Nicholson painting is $38,496. 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 Winifred Nicholson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Winifred Nicholson painting is $330,358.

### What is the average price of a Winifred Nicholson work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Winifred Nicholson work on paper is $3,483. 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 Winifred Nicholson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Winifred Nicholson work on paper is $141,794.

### What is the average price of a medium Winifred Nicholson painting?

Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Winifred Nicholson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $39,373, 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 medium Winifred Nicholson work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Winifred Nicholson work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,082, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Winifred Nicholson's auction record?

Winifred Nicholson's auction record is $330,358, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.