Kay Nixon Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Kay Nixon Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 02, 2025
Kay Nixon (UK,1895-1988) oil painting
Est: $650 - $800
ARTIST: Kay Nixon (United Kingdom, 1895 - 1988) TITLE: Tiger MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Some damages to frame. ART SIZE: 30 x 24 inches / 76 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: 34 x 28 inches / 86 x 71 cm SIGNATURE: lower left LOCATION: This lot is located at our Mamaroneck, NY office. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 139711 US SHIPPING: $119 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Kay Nixon was a talented British animal illustrator noted for an orientalist approach and sharp clarity to the subject, reminiscent of Japanese woodblock prints. She lived in India for 25 years, where she illustrated for the Time of India Press, designed 30 nature posters for the Indian State Railways, painted horse portraits and a mural of wild ducks for the Bombay Natural History Museum.After returning to England, she wrote and illustrated numerous children's animal stories and painted animal portraits. Kay's best know illustrations were Brer Rabbit and furry farmyard friends.She was the recipient of many awards and medals and was made an 'Academic of Italy with Gold Medal' in 1980. She exhibited in 1920-26 in Birmingham and Coventry. She studied at the Camden and Birmingham Schools of Art. She illustrated in 40 books, five of which she wrote herself.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 29, 2024
Kay Nixon (UK,1895-1988) oil painting
Est: $650 - $800
ARTIST: Kay Nixon (United Kingdom, 1895 - 1988) TITLE: Tiger MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. Some damages to frame. ART SIZE: 30 x 24 inches / 76 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: 34 x 28 inches / 86 x 71 cm SIGNATURE: lower left ATTENTION: This lot is located at our Mamaroneck, NY office. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 139711 US SHIPPING: $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Kay Nixon was a talented British animal illustrator noted for an orientalist approach and sharp clarity to the subject, reminiscent of Japanese woodblock prints. She lived in India for 25 years, where she illustrated for the Time of India Press, designed 30 nature posters for the Indian State Railways, painted horse portraits and a mural of wild ducks for the Bombay Natural History Museum.After returning to England, she wrote and illustrated numerous children's animal stories and painted animal portraits. Kay's best know illustrations were Brer Rabbit and furry farmyard friends.She was the recipient of many awards and medals and was made an 'Academic of Italy with Gold Medal' in 1980. She exhibited in 1920-26 in Birmingham and Coventry. She studied at the Camden and Birmingham Schools of Art. She illustrated in 40 books, five of which she wrote herself.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Oct. 13, 2024
MID CENT ENGLISH OIL PAINTING TIGER BY KAY NIXON
Est: $100 - $150
Oil on canvas painting by Kathleen Irene Blundell, or Kay Nixon, 1894 to 1988, an English wildlife artist and childrens books illustrator. The artwork represents a tiger coming out of the jungle. Untitled, undated. Signed by the artist in the lower left. Golden frame. Collectible Fine Art, Animalia.
Antique Arena Inc
Aug. 17, 2024
MID CENT ENGLISH OIL PAINTING TIGER BY KAY NIXON
Est: $100 - $150
Oil on canvas painting by Kathleen Irene Blundell, or Kay Nixon, 1894 to 1988, an English wildlife artist and childrens books illustrator. The artwork represents a tiger coming out of the jungle. Untitled, undated. Signed by the artist in the lower left. Golden frame. Collectible Fine Art, Animalia.
Antique Arena Inc
Aug. 06, 2024
Kay Nixon (1895-1988), a study of eight cats in various positions, ink and wash heightened in white, signed, 1
Est: £120 - £180
Kay Nixon (1895-1988), a study of eight cats in various positions, ink and wash heightened in white, signed, 10.5" x 11.75" (27 x 29.5cm).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 15, 2024
Kay Nixon
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
British, 1895-1988 Tiger at a Watering Hole Signed KNixon (lr) Oil on board 48 1/8 x 36 1/8 inches (122.2 x 91.8 cm) Provenance: Frost & Reed, London Sale, Christie's, South Kensington, Jun. 3, 1994, lot 329 (46 x 35 inches)
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 29, 2023
Kay Nixon (1895-1988), squirrels amongst blossom, gouache, signed, 12" x 16", unframed.
Est: £50 - £100
Kay Nixon (1895-1988), squirrels amongst blossom, gouache, signed, 12" x 16", unframed.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Oct. 05, 2022
Kay Nixon (1895-1988), two parrots on a branch, watercolour, signed, 26" x 19" (66 x 48cm).
Est: £40 - £60
Kay Nixon (1895-1988), two parrots on a branch, watercolour, signed, 26" x 19" (66 x 48cm).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Sep. 07, 2022
Kay Nixon (1894-1988) British, a study of a King Charles Spaniel, watercolour and charcoal, signed, 14" x 11"
Est: £50 - £70
Kay Nixon (1894-1988) British, a study of a King Charles Spaniel, watercolour and charcoal, signed, 14" x 11" (36 x 28cm).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 31, 2022
*Kay Nixon (1895-1988)
Est: £200 - £300
*Kay Nixon (1895-1988) *Kay Nixon (1895-1988) Persian cats signed 'KAY NIXON' l.l., charcoal and watercolour 40 x 51.5cm *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot. Framed size: 56 x 67.5cm. Not viewed out of glazed frame, appears to be in good condition.
Sworders
May. 31, 2022
*Kay Nixon (1894-1988)
Est: £150 - £200
*Kay Nixon (1894-1988) *Kay Nixon (1894-1988) Blenheim King Charles spaniel signed 'K Nixon' l.r., bodycolour 34 x 27.5cm *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot. overall: 39 x 32.5cm Some slight time staining, otherwise in good original condition, unexamined out of frame
Sworders
Jul. 28, 2021
Kay Nixon SWS (1894-1988) - watercolour
Est: £80 - £120
Kay Nixon SWS (1894-1988) - 'Looking for fleas', watercolour with bodycolour, signed, 13 x 17 cm Exh - The Illustrators, The British Art of Illustration 1800-2005, no 685 Prov - The Artist's Studio Sale, Christie's South Kensington 1982 Chris Beetles (label to verso)
Andrew Smith & Son
Apr. 08, 2021
* Nixon (Kay, 1895-1988). Birds in Durata Erecta, watercolour and others
Est: £200 - £300
* Nixon (Kay, 1895-1988). Birds in Durata Erecta, watercolour on paper, signed twice lower right, 52 x 33cm, framed and glazed, together with a collection of watercolours and prints including "Nazareth", indistinctly signed WJ?, 27.5 x 39cm, framed and glazed, an art deco mixed media watercolour on silk showing a dancing couple, 53 x 32, framed and glazed, Margaret Whitaker, "Fantasia", 1965, textured etching, signed and dated lower right, 45.5 x 30cm, David Birtwhistle, "Susanna", trial proof etching, showing a large pig, image size 20 x 30cm, unframed, other artists include Rod Hamer, Doris Ann Goodchild and others plus various oriental art including 4 Japanese woodblock prints, circa 1900, showing chickens, flowers etc, 2 Mughal gouache an others (mostly unframed) Qty: (35)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Mar. 07, 2019
* Nixon (Kay, 1895-1988). Birds in Durata Erecta,
Est: £100 - £150
watercolour and pencil on paper, signed in pencil and watercolour lower right, 51.5 x 32.5cm (20.25 x 12.75ins), framed and glazed - Quantity (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Oct. 24, 2015
KATHLEEN (KAY) NIXON (1895-1988): DACHSHUNDS TINA AND PINDI POO
Est: $500 - $800
KATHLEEN (KAY) NIXON (1895-1988): DACHSHUNDS TINA AND PINDI POO Oil on canvasboard, signed 'K. Nixon' lower right. 12 x 15 3/ 4in., 16 x 20 in. (frame).
STAIR
Jun. 27, 2015
KATHLEEN (KAY) NIXON (1895-1988): DACHSHUNDS TINA AND PINDI POO
Est: $500 - $800
KATHLEEN (KAY) NIXON (1895-1988): DACHSHUNDS TINA AND PINDI POO Oil on canvasboard, signed 'K. Nixon' lower right. 12 x 15 3/ 4in., 16 x 20 in. (frame).
STAIR
Jun. 18, 2015
Kay Nixon, SWA (British, 20th Century) A golden cocker spaniel with three badger cubs signed lower right "K Nixon"
Est: £200 - £300
Kay Nixon, SWA (British, 20th Century) A golden cocker spaniel with three badger cubs signed lower right "K Nixon" watercolour h:25 w: 28 cm Literature: "Strange Animal Friendships" by Kay Nixon, pub. by Frederick Warne, London.
Cheffins
Jul. 04, 2013
Kay Nixon (1895-1988) Three Persian cats, 15 x 22in.
Est: £200 - £300
Kay Nixon (1895-1988) charcoal and watercolour, Three Persian cats, signed, 15 x 22in.
Gorringes
Feb. 02, 2012
Kay Nixon (1895-1988) Horse portrait, 20 x 27 ins.unframed.
Est: £250 - £300
Kay Nixon (1895-1988) oil on canvas Horse portrait, signed, 20 x 27 ins.unframed.
Gorringes
Jul. 12, 2011
Kay Nixon (20th Century Australian) - Watercolour
Est: £120 - £160
Kay Nixon (20th Century Australian) - Watercolour - Bird perched on a flowering creeper and eating insects, 16.5ins x 12ins, signed, in painted and gilt frame and glazed
Canterbury Auction Galleries
Feb. 02, 2011
Kay Nixon (British, 1895-1988) Study of cats
Est: -
Study of cats signed '-K Nixon-' (lower left), watercolour heightened with white 34.8 x 51.5cm (13 11/16 x 20 1/4in).
Bonhams
Dec. 09, 2010
Kay Nixon (1895-1988) 'Goldfinches' & 'Blue Tits on berries' 10.75 x 5.5in.
Est: £200 - £300
Kay Nixon (1895-1988) pair of gouaches on silk, 'Goldfinches' & 'Blue Tits on berries' signed, 10.75 x 5.5in.
Gorringes
Dec. 01, 2010
Kay Nixon (British, 1895-1988) Study of Ponsettia
Est: £200 - £300
Study of Ponsettia signed 'K Nixon' (lower right), watercolour 52 x 33cm (20 1/2 x 13in).
Bonhams
Nov. 30, 2010
Kay Nixon (British, 1895-1988) Study of cats
Est: £500 - £700
Study of cats signed '-K Nixon-' (lower left), watercolour heightened with white 34.8 x 51.5cm (13 11/16 x 20 1/4in).
Bonhams
Sep. 02, 2010
Attributed to Kay Nixon (1895-1988) Children
Est: £80 - £120
Attributed to Kay Nixon (1895-1988) Children playing with kittens Pen and ink, heightened with white 32 x 35.5 cm
Dreweatts 1759
Aug. 11, 2010
KAY NIXON (British 1895-1988) THREE ORIGINAL
Est: £400 - £800
KAY NIXON (British 1895-1988) THREE ORIGINAL DRAWINGS Mee-Ma The Mink pen and ink, signed inscribed "So they remained face to face, almost nose to nose etc"; "Whispers of the Wilderness"; The Pack Hunters pen and ink, signed inscribed "In a moment there was a struggling heap of fur-clad bodies etc; "Whispers of the Wilderness"; Whiskey Jacks pen and ink, signed inscribed "This was the kind of life the Big Bear and his two attendant Whiskey Jacks had lived for the past fortnight"; "Whispers of the Wilderness"; "Key for all drawings" each 25cm x 15.5cm (3) Note : Nixon was a talented British animal illustrator noted for an orientalist approach and sharp clarity to the subject, reminiscent of Japanese woodblock prints. She lived in India for 25 years, where she illustrated for the Time of India Press, designed 30 nature posters for the Indian State Railways, painted horse portraits and a mural of wild ducks for the Bombay Natural History Museum. After returning to England, she wrote and illustrated numerous children's animal stories and painted animal portraits. Kay's best know illustration is Brer Rabbit and furry farmyard friends. She also skilfully characterises pandas, elephants, lions and snakes. She was the recipient of many awards and medals and made an 'Academic of Italy with Gold Medal' in 1980. She exhibited in 1920-26 in Birmingham and Coventry. She studied at the Camden and Birmingham Schools of Art. Back in England she illustrated Maurice Burton's bird families (London 1962).
McTear's
Jun. 30, 2010
Attributed to Kay Nixon (1895-1988) Children
Est: £200 - £300
Attributed to Kay Nixon (1895-1988) Children playing with kittens Pen and ink, heightened with white 32 x 35.5 cm (12 1/2 x 14 in)
Dreweatts 1759
May. 18, 2010
Kay Nixon (British, 1895-1988) The waiting game
Est: £400 - £600
The waiting game signed 'K Nixon' (lower left), watercolour and charcoal 36 x 53cm (14 3/16 x 20 7/8in).
Bonhams
Oct. 22, 2009
Kay Nixon (1895-1988) Cats and kittens 14 x 20.5in.
Est: £400 - £600
Kay Nixon (1895-1988) pencil and gouache Cats and kittens signed 14 x 20.5in.
Gorringes
May. 16, 2009
Kay Nixon (1895-1988) Daschunds, Tina and Pindi
Est: £80 - £120
Kay Nixon (1895-1988) Daschunds, Tina and Pindi Poo signed lower right; KNIXON oil on canvas board 38 by 38 cm
Beckford Fine Art
Mar. 18, 2009
Kay Nixon (British, 1895-1988)
Est: -
Bear, leopard and other animals in a snowy landscape, signed, ink, charcoal, watercolour and white, 39 x 52cm (15 3/8 x 20 1/2in).
Bonhams
Mar. 18, 2009
Kay Nixon (British, 1895-1988)
Est: -
Stag and hind by a waterfall, signed, charcoal with bodycolour and white, 28 x 36.5cm (11 x 14 3/8in).
Bonhams
Jun. 29, 2008
Kay Nixon (1895-1988) Tina and Pindi Poo signed
Est: £70 - £100
Kay Nixon (1895-1988) Tina and Pindi Poo signed lower right; KNIXON oil on canvas board 29 by 39 cm
Beckford Fine Art
May. 24, 2008
Kay Nixon Blossoms watercolour on paper signed
Est: $500 - $700
Kay Nixon Blossoms watercolour on paper signed 515mm x 335mm
Webb’s – Specialist Auctioneers
May. 24, 2008
Kay Nixon Flowers & Bird watercolour on paper
Est: $500 - $700
Kay Nixon Flowers & Bird watercolour on paper signed 515mm x 335mm
Webb’s – Specialist Auctioneers
Apr. 24, 2008
Kay Nixon (1895-1988) Gladioli 30.5 x 17.5in.
Est: £400 - £600
Kay Nixon (1895-1988) oil on canvasboard Gladioli signed 30.5 x 17.5in.
Gorringes