John Hobson Nicholson Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John Hobson Nicholson Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 07, 2025
John Hobson Nicholson (1911–1988) 'Loch Lomond'. Watercolour on paper. Framed behind acrylic. Size incl. frame, Height: 43cm Width: 53.5cm
Est: £60 - £120
John Hobson Nicholson (1911–1988) 'Loch Lomond'. Watercolour on paper. Framed behind acrylic. Size incl. frame, Height: 43cm Width: 53.5cm
Potteries Auctions
Aug. 09, 2024
John Hobson Nicholson (1911â1988). English Hill Landscape, Framed watercolour on paper. Height: 48.7cm Width: 61.2cm
Est: £30 - £60
John Hobson Nicholson (1911â1988). English Hill Landscape, Framed watercolour on paper. Height: 48.7cm Width: 61.2cm
Potteries Auctions
May. 25, 2023
John Hobson Nicholson RI (British, 1911-1988)
Est: £50 - £60
John Hobson Nicholson RI (British, 1911-1988) Pine Trees, watercolour, signed lower right, framed 13¾ x 8½in. (47.6 x 21.6cm.).
Martel Maides
Aug. 21, 2020
John Hobson Nicholson (1911-1988) British. 'Snowdonia from Port Madoc', Watercolour, Signed, 11" x 15".
Est: £60 - £100
John Hobson Nicholson (1911-1988) British. 'Snowdonia from Port Madoc', Watercolour, Signed, 11" x 15".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Aug. 12, 2020
John Hobson Nicholson (1911-1988) RI, watercolour with gouache highlights,
Est: £30 - £50
John Hobson Nicholson (1911-1988) RI, watercolour with gouache highlights, 'Douglas' Isle of Man showing harbour and mariner. Signed lower left and labelled to frame, titled verso, 13 3/4 x 21 3/4" (35 x 55.3cm).
Humbert & Ellis Ltd
Jul. 17, 2020
John Hobson Nicholson (1911-1988) British. 'Snowdonia from Port Madoc', Watercolour, Signed, 11" x 15".
Est: £60 - £100
John Hobson Nicholson (1911-1988) British. 'Snowdonia from Port Madoc', Watercolour, Signed, 11" x 15".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jul. 17, 2020
John Hobson Nicholson (1911-1988) British. A Scene from the Isle of Mann, Watercolour, Signed, 10.5" x 14.5".
Est: £60 - £100
John Hobson Nicholson (1911-1988) British. A Scene from the Isle of Mann, Watercolour, Signed, 10.5" x 14.5".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Sep. 03, 2018
John Hobson Nicholson (1911-1988), Watercolour ,
Est: £150 - £200
John Hobson Nicholson (1911-1988), Watercolour , Two?a house in the Cotswolds and Douglas harbour , Isle of Man ,( showing a white painted castellated house possibly Derby Castle ) , Both signed lower. 15 1/2 x 22 1/2'' and 13 1/2 x 21 3/4'' respectively
Claydon Auctioneers
Dec. 13, 2016
Paesaggio con viale alberato.
Est: €120 - €240
Acquerello su cartone. mm 328x435. Firmato in basso a sinistra.
Gonnelli Casa d'Aste
Nov. 25, 2014
POSSIBLY JOHN HOBSON NICHOLSON (1911-1988) WATERC
Est: £50 - £80
POSSIBLY JOHN HOBSON NICHOLSON (1911-1988) WATERCOLOUR DRAWING "Conway" Signed 8 ¢" x 11" (21.5cm x 28cm) PROVENANCE: Bought by the current vendor from an exhibition held by the artist at Bolton Museum in the 1980s
Capes Dunn & Co.
Dec. 23, 2013
John Hobson Nicholson (20th Century Manx)
Est: £20 - £30
John Hobson Nicholson (20th Century Manx) Watercolour Over Print Of Ramsay Harbour, Isle Of Man. Size 6.75 x 10.75 inches. Framed.
Gerrards Auction Rooms
Oct. 24, 2013
John Hobson Nicholson (1911-1988) 'Storm approaching Venice', 7.75 x 11.5in.
Est: £150 - £200
John Hobson Nicholson (1911-1988) watercolour and gouache, 'Storm approaching Venice', signed, 7.75 x 11.5in.
Gorringes
Jul. 23, 2013
John Hobson Nicholson [1911-1988] RMS Queen Mary
Est: £200 - £300
John Hobson Nicholson [1911-1988] RMS Queen Mary in the Bay of Biscay 17th October 1967 signed bottom right inscribed with title on a plaque on the frame and the stretcher oil on canvas 50 x 75cm. RMS Queen Mary, Cunard S.S. Co. Ltd. Captain J Treasure-Jones.
Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
Jun. 12, 2013
. John Hobson Nicholson [1911-1988]- RMS Queen
Est: £400 - £600
. John Hobson Nicholson [1911-1988]- RMS Queen Mary in the Bay of Biscay 17th October 1967 signed bottom right inscribed with title on a plaque on the frame and the the stretcher oil on canvas 50 x 75cm. * RMS Queen Mary, Cunard S.S. Co. Ltd. Captain J Treasure-Jones.
Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood
May. 16, 2013
John Hobson Nicholson (1911-1988) 'Douglas Bay', 10 x 13.5in.
Est: £200 - £300
John Hobson Nicholson (1911-1988) watercolour, 'Douglas Bay', signed, 10 x 13.5in.
Gorringes
Feb. 06, 2013
Nicholson (John Hobson, 1911-1988). View towards
Est: £120 - £180
Nicholson (John Hobson, 1911-1988). View towards the Calf of Man, watercolour, signed lower right, 19.5 x 40cm (7.75 x 15.75ins), mounted, framed and glazed. John Hobson Nicholson was the grandson of the Manx artist John Miller Nicholson. Although self-taught Nicholson went on to establish himself over the next fifty years as one of the most successful Manx painters. He exhibited regularly both on and off the Island, was elected to membership of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours and the Pastel Society, taught at the Douglas School of Art and worked prolifically as a commercial artist. Nicholson was also a leading member of the Isle of Man Art Society and its President until his death. (1) Please Note: Buyer's Premium for this lot is 23.40%
Dominic Winter Auctions
Nov. 25, 2011
John Hobson Nicholson Shipping in the Mersey
Est: £250 - £350
John Hobson Nicholson Shipping in the Mersey Watercolour Signed and dated 1946 11 x 15ins.
Murray's Inc. Chrystals Auctions
Oct. 26, 2011
John Hobson Nicholson, 1911-1988 'Douglas Harbour,
Est: £200 - £300
John Hobson Nicholson, 1911-1988 'Douglas Harbour, Isle of Man', watercolour, signed, 40.5cm x 56cm
Halls Fine Art
Oct. 07, 2011
JOHN HOBSON NICHOLSON (1911-1988) "No. 4
Est: £200 - £300
JOHN HOBSON NICHOLSON (1911-1988) "No. 4 locomotive 'Loch' in repair sheds, Isle of Man railway, Douglas", signed, watercolour, 14 1/2" x 21 1/2"
Mallams
Sep. 08, 2011
John Hobson Nicholson R.I., B.W.S., U.A.
Est: £600 - £800
John Hobson Nicholson R.I., B.W.S., U.A. (1911-1988), "Manx Farm", signed and dated 1946, with exhibition label - 'National Society' titled on verso, oil on board, 26 x 33.5cm.; 10.25 x 13.25in.
Wilson55
Sep. 03, 2011
John Hobson Nicholson Isle of Man Steam Packet
Est: £500 - £800
John Hobson Nicholson Isle of Man Steam Packet ships moored in Douglas harbour, (design for postage stamp) Watercolour 12 x 26 ins.
Murray's Inc. Chrystals Auctions
Jul. 29, 2011
John Hobson Nicholson Glen Roy road Watercolour
Est: £240 - £320
John Hobson Nicholson Glen Roy road Watercolour Signed 12 x 16 ins.
Murray's Inc. Chrystals Auctions
May. 27, 2011
John H. Nicholson, Looking down Sulby Valley,
Est: £150 - £250
John H. Nicholson, Looking down Sulby Valley, Watercolour, Signed 14 x 21 ins.
Murray's Inc. Chrystals Auctions
May. 27, 2011
John H. Nicholson, Eairy Cushlin looking towards
Est: £200 - £300
John H. Nicholson, Eairy Cushlin looking towards the Calf, Watercolour, Signed 15 x 24 ins.
Murray's Inc. Chrystals Auctions
May. 27, 2011
John H. Nicholson Tromode Mill Watercolour Signed
Est: £200 - £300
John H. Nicholson Tromode Mill Watercolour Signed 13 x 18 ins.
Murray's Inc. Chrystals Auctions
May. 27, 2011
John H. Nicholson RAF Bi-planes at Ronaldsway
Est: £100 - £200
John H. Nicholson RAF Bi-planes at Ronaldsway Watercolour Signed and dated 1941 6 x 9 ins.
Murray's Inc. Chrystals Auctions
May. 27, 2011
John Hobson Nicholson Isle of Man Steam Packet
Est: £500 - £800
John Hobson Nicholson Isle of Man Steam Packet ships moored in Douglas harbour, (design for postage stamp) Watercolour 12 x 26 ins.
Murray's Inc. Chrystals Auctions
May. 27, 2011
John Hobson Nicholson Fishing boat moored in Peel
Est: £300 - £400
John Hobson Nicholson Fishing boat moored in Peel Harbour Watercolour Signed 14 x 19 ins.
Murray's Inc. Chrystals Auctions
Apr. 27, 2011
Nicholson, John H. Rushen Abbey Mill Signed and
Est: £250 - £350
Nicholson, John H. Rushen Abbey Mill Signed and inscribed verso 12 x 19 ins.
Murray's Inc. Chrystals Auctions
Apr. 27, 2011
Nicholson, John H 'Ramsey Harbour' Watercolour
Est: £250 - £350
Nicholson, John H 'Ramsey Harbour' Watercolour Signed 11 x 15 ins.
Murray's Inc. Chrystals Auctions
Apr. 27, 2011
Nicholson, John H 'Cornaa' Watercolour Signed 11 x
Est: £250 - £350
Nicholson, John H 'Cornaa' Watercolour Signed 11 x 15 ins.
Murray's Inc. Chrystals Auctions
Jul. 30, 2010
John H Nicholson (1911-1988); pastel sketch
Est: £100 - £150
John H Nicholson (1911-1988); pastel sketch "Monksbridge, Winter", signed lower left, 42.5 x 61cm, framed and glazed.
Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers
Jul. 23, 2010
John H. Nicholson (1911-1988)"Port St Mary"Signed,
Est: £500 - £700
John H. Nicholson (1911-1988)"Port St Mary"Signed, also inscribed verso, pencil, watercolour and gouache heightened with white, 20cm by 28.5cm; together withStone Bridge above a River, Cottage nearbyPastel drawing, 31cm by 46cm (2)
Tennants
Nov. 24, 2009
John H. Nicholson, R.I., P.S., 20th century
Est: -
John H. Nicholson, R.I., P.S., 20th century Peel Castle and harbour entrance, Isle of Man signed '-John H. Nicholson-' (lower right) watercolour and bodycolour 10 5/8 x 19 in. (27 x 48.3 cm.); together with Three other Isle of Man views by the same hand (4)
Christie's
Jul. 02, 2008
John Hobson Nicholson R.I., B.W.S., U.A.
Est: £200 - £300
John Hobson Nicholson R.I., B.W.S., U.A. (1911-1988), "Douglas Harbour, Isle Of Man", signed, watercolour, 29.5 x 53.5cm.; 11.5 x 21in. Designed a number of Manx stamps and banknotes. Nicholson was president of the Isle of Man Art Society. Manx Museum and Art Gallery and public galleries in Blackpool and Wolverhampton hold examples. Illustrated
Wilson55
Jun. 10, 2008
John Hobson Nicholson (1911-1988), "Carreck Bay" -
Est: £100 - £150
John Hobson Nicholson (1911-1988), "Carreck Bay" - watercolour, original design for 1977 Europa Stamp, signed, 5¼in x 19in (13.3cm x 48.2cm), overmounted and framed.
Chilcotts
Nov. 29, 2007
JOHN HOBSON NICHOLSON RI B.W.S U.A (1911-1988)
Est: £75 - £100
JOHN HOBSON NICHOLSON RI B.W.S U.A (1911-1988) Coastal landscape with fishing hamlet and boat returning to harbour, watercolour heightened with white, signed to lower left, 12.5cms x 19cms
Morphets
Nov. 29, 2007
JOHN HOBSON NICHOLSON RI B.W.S U.A (1911-1988)
Est: £200 - £250
JOHN HOBSON NICHOLSON RI B.W.S U.A (1911-1988) Castletown harbour with moored fishing boats, the castle and town beyond, watercolour, signed to lower left, 34cms x 50.5cms
Morphets
Nov. 29, 2007
JOHN HOBSON NICHOLSON RI B.W.S U.A (1911-1988)
Est: £100 - £150
JOHN HOBSON NICHOLSON RI B.W.S U.A (1911-1988) 'Aberdovey' coastal seascape with sailing dinghies at anchor, jetty and houses on the shoreline, under summer skies, watercolour heightened in white, signed to lower right 12.5cms x 18.5cms
Morphets
Sep. 12, 2007
John Nicholson, pair of watercolours of I0M TT course (2)
Est: £250 - £300
John Hobson Nicholson R.I., B.W.S., U.A. (1911-1988), The Guthrie Memorial, Isle of Man and Ballig Bridge and Doran's Bend, signed, inscribed on verso, watercolour, 37 x 54cm.; 14.5 x 21.25in (2). * Both these locations depicted feature in a lap of the TT circuit on the Isle of Man. John Nicholson designed a number of Manx stamps and banknotes. Nicholson was president of the Isle of Man Art Society. Manx Museum and Art Gallery and public galleries in Blackpool and Wolverhampton hold examples.
Wilson55
Aug. 22, 2007
John H. Nicholson
Est: -
Riverside cottages signed 'John H Nicholson' (lower right) watercolour 34 x 45cm (13 3/8 x 17 11/16in).
Bonhams