Basil James Nightingale

British · 1864–1940 · Painter

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14auction results2020–2025years recorded50%sold (7)$444Sign up free to seemedian price

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'A Distinguished General' - A study of a foxBonhams · Dec 2024£1,920≈ $2,439≈ €2,323Sign up to see
UntitledSworders · Dec 2020£1,300≈ $1,749≈ €1,444Sign up to see
A Critical Moment: The Celebrated Quorn Huntsman Tom Firr When Whipper-InLawrences Auctioneers · Nov 2022£1,200≈ $1,450≈ €1,397Sign up to see

Basil James Nightingale’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 14 auction results for Basil James Nightingale between 2020 and 2025, of which 7 sold (50%). Recorded sale prices range from $226Sign up free to see to $2.4kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $2.4kSign up free to see for 'A Distinguished General' - A study of a fox at Bonhams in December 2024. The most common medium is watercolors (8 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (9), Sworders (3) and Lawrences Auctioneers (2).

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14 results

'You old Boozer! Tuck in your Tuppenny!'; 'A Leader of Men', two works
the first 35 x 52.5cm (13 3/4 x 20 11/16in); the second 27.5 x 44cm (10 13/16 x 17 5/16in). (2)
Bonhams · Dec 17, 2025 · Lot 148
£333≈ $444≈ €379Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
'A Distinguished General' - A study of a fox
Oil · Board
52 x 90cm (20 1/2 x 35 7/16in).
Bonhams · Dec 17, 2024 · Lot 356
£1,920≈ $2,439≈ €2,323Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
Untitled
Watercolor
Sworders · Nov 19, 2024 · Lot 258
£200≈ $253≈ €239HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Sworders ↗
'Hark To Harrier! Go Hark!
55 x 37cm
Lawrences Auctioneers · Apr 19, 2023 · Lot 458
£300≈ $372≈ €341HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–View at Lawrences Auctioneers ↗
A Critical Moment: The Celebrated Quorn Huntsman Tom Firr When Whipper-In
Watercolor
68 x 118.5cm
Lawrences Auctioneers · Nov 25, 2022 · Lot 1284
£1,200≈ $1,450≈ €1,397HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–View at Lawrences Auctioneers ↗
Untitled
Watercolor
Sworders · May 31, 2022 · Lot 37
£180≈ $226≈ €211HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Sworders ↗
Untitled
Watercolor · Paper
Sworders · Dec 9, 2020 · Lot 511
£1,300≈ $1,749≈ €1,444HammerSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Sworders ↗
'The Earl of Lonsdale on "The Mullagh"'
Watercolor
36.5 x 54cm (14 3/8 x 21 1/4in).
Bonhams · Dec 17, 2025 · Lot 143
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
A fox hunter sitting side saddle on her chestnut hunter
Watercolor
50.5 x 74.5cm (19 7/8 x 29 5/16in).
Bonhams · Dec 17, 2025 · Lot 144
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
Hold on tight!
Watercolor
29.5 x 39.5cm (11 5/8 x 15 9/16in).
Bonhams · Dec 17, 2025 · Lot 145
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £200–300View at Bonhams ↗

Basil James Nightingale works on paper (10)Basil James Nightingale watercolors (8)

Basil James Nightingale: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Basil James Nightingale at auction?

$2,439Sign up free to see, for 'A Distinguished General' - A study of a fox at Bonhams (December 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Basil James Nightingale?

The median sale price is $444Sign up free to see across 7 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Basil James Nightingale have sold at auction?

7 of 14 recorded lots sold between 2020 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Basil James Nightingale?

Bonhams, Sworders and Lawrences Auctioneers account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Sworders · Lawrences Auctioneers