Commission
Nichola accepts a select number of commissions each year for portraiture and sporting subjects. Each work is individually conceived, resulting in a bespoke piece that is both personal and timeless.
Working in drawing media and oil on canvas, she creates refined works tailored to each client’s vision. Pricing reflects the size, medium, and complexity of the composition, in alignment with her gallery.
Why commission Nichola
Nichola is a classically trained artist, educated at leading ateliers in Italy, France, and the United States. Her work is distinguished not only by technical excellence, but by a rare depth of understanding.
Born into a notable horse racing family, with three generations of jockeys and trainers, and raised on a stud, she possesses an instinctive connection to the equine world. This informs her ability to capture not simply likeness, but presence, character, and spirit.
Over more than twenty years, Nichola has established herself as a leading equine, portrait, and sporting artist. She is a principal artist at the Osborne Studio Gallery in Belgravia and has exhibited widely in the UK and internationally. Her work has been featured in Tatler, Horse & Hound, and The Field, and she has been interviewed on Channel Four Racing and on Nick Luck’s morning show.
Nichola served as Artist in Residence at the National Horse Racing Museum, where her painting of Khadijah Mellah forms part of the permanent collection.
She has undertaken bespoke commissions for distinguished collectors worldwide, including the Saudi and Qatari Royal families and leading racehorse owners.
Each commission is conceived as a timeless heirloom, combining classical training with a deeply personal understanding of portraiture, the horse, and the sporting tradition.
Above is Nichola with Honor Code at Saratoga in 2015. A multiple Group 1-winning racehorse, Nichola was commissioned to paint and draw several times for his owner.
What can you commision?
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Legacy racehorse portraits
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Portraits of adults and children
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Horse racing and equestrian compositions
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Portraits of your horse or dog
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Jockey silks portraits
The Commission Process
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Initial Enquiry
Nichola will discuss your ideas and provide guidance on composition, size, medium, and price. -
Agreement & Deposit
Once details are agreed, a non-refundable 50% deposit secures the commission. -
Reference & Sitting
Wherever possible, Nichola will meet the subject in person to capture character and likeness. Photographs and sketches will be taken for reference. -
Development
Additional visits, sketches, or colour studies may be undertaken. For complex oil paintings, a preliminary sketch can be requested. -
Completion & Approval
The finished work will be presented for approval either digitally or in person. -
Final Payment & Delivery
The remaining balance is payable prior to collection or delivery.
Nichola is based in Newmarket, Suffolk. Travel, framing, and shipping are charged separately where applicable.
Every stage is handled with care and discretion, ensuring a seamless and highly personal experience.
Prices
Each commission is individually priced according to size, medium, and complexity, in alignment with works offered through Nichola’s gallery.
As a guide, oil painting commissions typically fall within the following range:
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Studies & smaller works (from 10 × 12 in) — from £1,200
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Portraits & mid-sized compositions (16 × 20 – 20 × 26 in) — £3,000 to £5,500
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Large-scale works (26 × 36 – 30 × 40 in) — £8,000 to £11,500+
Drawings are cheaper.
Larger or more complex compositions, including multiple subjects or detailed settings, are priced accordingly.
To receive a tailored quotation, please complete the enquiry form below, including your preferred subject, medium, size, concept, and timeframe.
Alternatively, you may contact Nichola directly at nichola@nicholaeddery.com.
Enquire About a Commission
Please complete the form below to discuss your ideas with Nichola.
