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# Adolfo Nigro (1942–2018)

Adolfo Nigro is an Uruguayan artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,382. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Adolfo Nigro sold in 2019 for $4,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**10 Adolfo Nigro works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Adolfo Nigro work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolfo Nigro work is $2,382.

The median Adolfo Nigro painting sells for $3,191 across 6 lots.

The median Adolfo Nigro work on paper sells for $345 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $3,191† | $36,459 | 75% | 2025-10-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $345† | $345† | — | 2026-03-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $36,459 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $4,550† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $345† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Adolfo Nigro worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolfo Nigro work is $2,382. The median Adolfo Nigro painting sells for $3,191 across 6 lots. The median Adolfo Nigro work on paper sells for $345 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Adolfo Nigro's auction record?

Adolfo Nigro's auction record is $36,459, set in 2006.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.