Hilda Rix Nicholas Pastels: Auction Prices

Australian · 1884–1961

ArtSell has recorded 13 auction results for Hilda Rix Nicholas pastels between 2013 and 2025, of which 11 sold (85% sell-through). Prices realised range from $3,652 to $27,821, with a median of $5,404 across 11 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $27,821 for “The Moorish Archway (1912/1914)” at Smith & Singer in 2015.

Record: The Moorish Archway (1912/1914) — $27,821Sign up free to see

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All pastels results

1. 
   The Fruitseller, Etaples, France, c.1912-1914

   Pastel · Paper

   37 x 26.5cm (sheet, reveal)

   Leonard Joel · Sep 22, 2025 · Lot 71
   A$8,000≈ $5,276≈ £3,909≈ €4,478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–10,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
2. 
   In the Market Place, Etaples, c.1912-1914

   Pastel · Paper

   37 x 26.5cm (sheet, reveal)

   Leonard Joel · Sep 22, 2025 · Lot 32
   A$8,000≈ $5,276≈ £3,909≈ €4,478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–10,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
3. 
   The Mottled Crowd, Tangier, c.1912-1914

   Pastel · Paper

   37.5 x 27.5cm

   Leonard Joel · Sep 22, 2025 · Lot 24
   A$16,000≈ $10,551≈ £7,818≈ €8,956Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$8,000–10,000View at Leonard Joel ↗
4. 
   Young Man in Breton Costume (1925-1926), 1925-1926

   Pastel · Paper

   55.3 x 38 cm

   Smith & Singer · Nov 16, 2021 · Lot 55
   A$7,364≈ $5,404≈ £4,019≈ €4,754Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
5. 
   Woman with Basket (1925-1926), 1925-1926

   Pastel · Paper

   56.2 x 38 cm

   Smith & Singer · Nov 16, 2021 · Lot 54
   A$11,659≈ $8,556≈ £6,363≈ €7,527Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
6. 
   (Standing Figure) (1925-1926), 1925-1926

   Pastel · Paper

   55.3 x 38 cm

   Smith & Singer · Apr 9, 2019 · Lot 61
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
7. 
   Woman with Basket, Finisterre (1925-1926), 1925-1926

   Pastel · Paper

   56.2 x 38 cm

   Smith & Singer · Apr 9, 2019 · Lot 60
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$8,000–12,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
8. 
   (Street Scene in Morocco) (1912-1914), 1912-1914

   Pastel · Paper

   36.5 x 27 cm

   Smith & Singer · Nov 20, 2018 · Lot 44
   A$7,320≈ $5,321≈ £4,142≈ €4,659Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$6,000–9,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
9. 
   Oriental Man

   Pastel · Paper

   42 x 31cm

   Leonard Joel · Oct 10, 2018 · Lot 63
   A$5,500≈ $3,903≈ £2,968≈ €3,394Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,500–5,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
10. 
    The Moorish Archway (1912/1914), 1912/1914

    Pastel · Paper

    56 x 38 cm

    Smith & Singer · Mar 31, 2015 · Lot 51
    A$36,600≈ $27,821≈ £18,807≈ €25,858Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$4,000–6,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
11. 
    The Canny Fish Wife (circa 1910), 1910

    Pastel · Paper

    38.5 x 28.5 cm

    Smith & Singer · Mar 31, 2015 · Lot 50
    A$21,960≈ $16,693≈ £11,284≈ €15,515Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$3,000–5,000View at Smith & Singer ↗
12. 
    Street Scene in Morocco

    Pastel · Paper

    36.5 x 27cm

    Leonard Joel · Jun 17, 2013 · Lot 51
    A$3,800≈ $3,652≈ £2,321≈ €2,739Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗
13. 
    Street Market Scene in Morocco

    Pastel · Paper

    36.5 x 27cm

    Leonard Joel · Jun 17, 2013 · Lot 50
    A$6,000≈ $5,767≈ £3,665≈ €4,324Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$1,500–2,500View at Leonard Joel ↗

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