William Nicholson Drawings: Value & Auction Prices

1872–1949

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William Nicholson drawings have appeared at auction 7 times in ArtSell’s records between 2018 and 2026; 5 sold, a sell-through rate of 71%. Across 5 sales with a published price, the typical result was $367Sign up free to see to $2.2kSign up free to see (median $509Sign up free to see). The auction record in our data is STUDY OF EDIE NICHOLSON AT A MANTLEPIECE, sold at Lyon & Turnbull in January 2025 for $4kSign up free to see. Most results come from Dreweatts (2), Lyon & Turnbull (2) and Chiswick Auctions (1).

£3,276≈ $4,002≈ €3,885Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumSTUDY OF EDIE NICHOLSON AT A MANTLEPIECELyon & Turnbull7auction results2018–2026years recorded71%sold$509Sign up free to seemedian price

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Auction results
7 2018–2026
Price range
$146–$4kSign up free to see
Median price
$509Sign up free to see 5 sold
Most recent sale
$2.2kSign up free to see Oct 2026, Lyon & Turnbull
Record sale
$4kSign up free to see 2025, Lyon & Turnbull

Recent sales: LONDON TYPES (CAMPBELL 53) · Untitled · New College Gateway, Oxford

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William Nicholson drawings: key figures

Auction results
7
Sold rate
71%
Active at auction
2018–2026
Median price
$509Sign up free to see
Record price
$4kSign up free to see STUDY OF EDIE NICHOLSON AT A MANTLEPIECE, Lyon & Turnbull, Jan 2025

Top auction houses: Dreweatts (2), Lyon & Turnbull (2), Chiswick Auctions (1)

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  1. LONDON TYPES (CAMPBELL 53) by William Nicholson, each signed and dated in black ink, from the de luxe edition of circa 40, on Chine appliqué mounted onto card, published, sold Oct 2026
    LONDON TYPES (CAMPBELL 53)
    Drawing · Board
    each sheet: approx. 25.5cm x 23cm (10in x 9in); ; each board: approx. 44cm x 38cm (14 1/2in x 15in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 58
    £1,664≈ $2,204≈ €1,970Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  2. Untitled by William Nicholson, pencil, sold Dec 2025
    Untitled
    Drawing
    23.5 x 22.5cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 640
  3. New College Gateway, Oxford by William Nicholson, ink William Nicholson No, sold Oct 2025
    New College Gateway, Oxford
    Drawing
    35 x 26cm
    Olympia Auctions · · Lot 419
  4. An Alphabet by William Nicholson, ink, offered Jun 2025
    An Alphabet
    Drawing · ed. 5/8
    Dreweatts · · Lot 3
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £8,000–12,000View at Dreweatts ↗
  5. STUDY OF EDIE NICHOLSON AT A MANTLEPIECE by William Nicholson, pencil on paper, sold Jan 2025
    STUDY OF EDIE NICHOLSON AT A MANTLEPIECE
    Drawing · Paper
    22.5cm x 17cm (8 7/8in x 6 ¾in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 226
    £3,276≈ $4,002≈ €3,885Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  6. The Tower by William Nicholson, Pencil, sold Oct 2020
    The Tower
    Drawing
    25.5 x 19cm
    Dreweatts · · Lot 108
    £280≈ $367≈ €310HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Dreweatts ↗
  7. Untitled by William Nicholson, Charcoal, offered Mar 2018
    Untitled
    Drawing
    18 x 22cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 144
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500View at Chiswick Auctions ↗

Questions about William Nicholson drawings

How much is a William Nicholson drawing worth?

William Nicholson drawings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $146 and $4,002, with a median of $509; half of the 5 priced sales were between $367 and $2,204. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive William Nicholson drawing sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $4,002 for “STUDY OF EDIE NICHOLSON AT A MANTLEPIECE”, sold at Lyon & Turnbull in January 2025.

How much do William Nicholson drawings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $1,356 across 4 sales. Over the whole record (2018–2026) the median is $509.

How often do William Nicholson drawings sell at auction?

71% of the 7 drawings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are William Nicholson drawings sold?

Most of the 7 recorded results come from Dreweatts (2), Lyon & Turnbull (2), Chiswick Auctions (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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