Winifred Nicholson Auction Prices and Value Guide

Winifred Nicholson auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 277 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Winifred Nicholson auction prices: quick answer

Winifred Nicholson auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Winifred Nicholson
Source records
277
Market update
2026-02-16

Artist context

About Winifred Nicholson

Winifred Nicholson (1893–1981) was a British painter known for her luminous flower studies, still-life compositions, and landscapes. Born Rosa Winifred Nicholson in Oxford, she was also known by the name Winifred Dacre. She married the painter Ben Nicholson in 1920 (divorced 1933), placing her at the center of one of Britain's most significant artistic dynasties: she was the daughter-in-law of William Nicholson and Mabel Pryde, and the mother of painter Kate Nicholson. Nicholson developed a distinctive approach to colour and light that set her apart from her contemporaries in British modernism. Her work is held in major public collections including the Tate, which maintains a dedicated artist page and gallery holdings. She spent much of her later life in Cumbria, where the landscape of the Lake District became a recurring subject.

British Modernismoil paintingphotographyflowers and still lifelandscapes

Common works and media

Winifred Nicholson is most frequently encountered as oil paintings, particularly flower pieces, still-life arrangements on windowsills, and landscapes depicting the English Lake District and the Cumbrian coast. She also produced works on paper, including watercolours and gouaches. Photography is listed among her activities in authority records, though painted works dominate her auction presence. Prints are less commonly associated with her output. Collectors may also encounter works titled under her maiden name Winifred Roberts or her alternate name Winifred Dacre.

Market and appraisal context

Winifred Nicholson's work appears regularly in the British Modern and Post-War art market. Collectors should consider several factors when evaluating her pieces: the medium (oil on canvas is most common), the subject matter (floral still lifes and Lake District landscapes are characteristic), the date of execution, the condition, and any documented provenance. Works with a clear Nicholson-family provenance or exhibition history at recognised institutions tend to attract stronger interest. Her standing is supported by institutional holdings at the Tate and other UK public collections. Because auction records were not available in this research pass, collectors are advised to consult recent sale results from major auction houses for current market guidance.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Post-War and Modern British Art
  • Modern British Pictures

Value drivers

  1. Provenance linking to the Nicholson artistic family can increase collector interest
  2. Medium, date, subject matter, and condition are standard valuation factors for her work at auction
  3. Works held in major UK public collections including the Tate support long-term market recognition

Appraisal caveats

  • No specific auction price records or sale history were available in the collected source pack; actual market values require consultation of recent auction results

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Winifred Nicholson worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

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