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James Nasmyth

British · 1808–1890 · Painter, Photographer

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6auction results2016–2025years recorded100%sold (6)$860Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. James Nasmyth, The Alchemist, oil on panelThe AlchemistBonhams · £2,168≈ $2,792≈ €2,497Sign up to see
  2. James Nasmyth, Back of Hand and Shrivelled Apple, 1874, Two Woodburytypes from The Moon: Considered as a Planet, a World, and a Satellite (New York: Scribner and Welford, 1885, third edition)Back of Hand and Shrivelled ApplePhillips · $2,268≈ £1,668≈ €1,962Sign up to see
  3. James Nasmyth, Untitled, oil on canvas 39 x 64cmUntitledSworders · £850≈ $1,145≈ €1,012Sign up to see

James Nasmyth’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 6 auction results for James Nasmyth between 2016 and 2025, of which 6 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $294Sign up free to see to $2.8kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $2.8kSign up free to see for The Alchemist at Bonhams in May 2019. The most common medium is oil paintings (5 lots). Most results come from Toovey's (2), Bonhams (2) and Phillips (1).

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  1. James Nasmyth, River landscape with thatched cowshed and a windmill in the distance, oil on canvas
    River landscape with thatched cowshed and a windmill in the distanceAttributed to the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    40 x 50cm (15 3/4 x 19 11/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 41
    £768≈ $1,048≈ €885Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  2. James Nasmyth, Untitled, oil on canvas 39 x 64cm
    Untitled
    Oil · Canvas
    Sworders · · Lot 258
    £850≈ $1,145≈ €1,012HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  3. James Nasmyth, John Simmons feeding his pigs, oil on metal
    John Simmons feeding his pigs
    Oil · Other support
    25cm x 31.5cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 17
    £380≈ $480≈ €456HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗
  4. James Nasmyth, PENSHURST - JULY 18TH, 1869, oil on board
    PENSHURST - JULY 18TH, 1869
    Oil · Board
    33cm x 40cm (13in x 16in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 180
    £454≈ $575≈ €533Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  5. James Nasmyth, Back of Hand and Shrivelled Apple, 1874, Two Woodburytypes from The Moon: Considered as a Planet, a World, and a Satellite (New York: Scribner and Welford, 1885, third edition)
    Back of Hand and Shrivelled Apple, 1874
    Two Woodburytypes from The Moon: Considered as a Planet, a World, and a Satellite (New York: Scribner and Welford, 1885, third edition)
    Each 4 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (11.4 x 8.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 156
    $2,268≈ £1,668≈ €1,962Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. James Nasmyth, The Alchemist, oil on panel
    The Alchemist
    Oil · Panel
    23 x 29 cm. (9 1/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 17
    £2,168≈ $2,792≈ €2,497Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. James Nasmyth, Blackford Hill, near Edinburgh, oil on panel
    Blackford Hill, near Edinburgh
    Oil · Panel
    23.5cm x 32.5cm
    Toovey's · · Lot 70
    £220≈ $294≈ €262HammerSign up free to seeView at Toovey's ↗

James Nasmyth paintings (5)James Nasmyth oil paintings (5)

James Nasmyth: quick facts

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

$2,792Sign up free to see, for The Alchemist at Bonhams (May 2019) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for James Nasmyth?

The median sale price is $860Sign up free to see across 6 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by James Nasmyth have sold at auction?

6 of 6 recorded lots sold between 2016 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell James Nasmyth?

Toovey's, Bonhams and Phillips account for the most recorded results. Toovey's · Bonhams · Phillips

About James Nasmyth

In museum collections

  • James Nasmyth, The Cottages, Ightham Mote, KentThe Cottages, Ightham Mote, Kent, 1860
    National Trust · Public domain
  • James Nasmyth, The Cavalier - after MeissonierThe Cavalier - after Meissonier, 1826
    Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums collections · Public domain
  • James Nasmyth, James NasmythJames Nasmyth, 1884
    Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums collections · Public domain
  • James Nasmyth, SunspotSunspot, 1860
    Science Museum · Public domain

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