> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barbara-nagel · updated 2026-11-01

# Barbara Nagel

## What is Barbara Nagel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 8 auction results for Barbara Nagel at 1 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $35 including buyer’s premium (middle half $30–$50, n=8). The auction record is $75 for Libra (2025, Clars Auction Gallery). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Libra, 1992 | Watercolor | $75 | Clars Auction Gallery | Aug 2025 |
| 2 | Chardonnay on the Vine, 2009 | Watercolor | $50 | Clars Auction Gallery | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Last Paradise, 1994 | Prismacolor pencils on paper | $50 | Clars Auction Gallery | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Iris Moon Magic, 2003 | Watercolor | $40 | Clars Auction Gallery | Aug 2025 |
| 5 | Strolling at Filoli, 1996 | Watercolor | $30 | Clars Auction Gallery | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Strolling at Lake Elizabeth, 2006 | Watercolor | $30 | Clars Auction Gallery | May 2025 |
| 7 | Welcome to Filoli, 2000 | Watercolor | $30 | Clars Auction Gallery | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Winter Sentinels, 1998 | Watercolor | $30 | Clars Auction Gallery | Oct 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $35 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $35 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 8 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Barbara Nagel is an American artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $35.

A work by Barbara Nagel sold in 2026 for $50, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Barbara Nagel work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Nagel work is $35.

The median Barbara Nagel work on paper sells for $35 across 8 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 8 | $35 | $75 | — | 2026-02-21 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $30–$50 | $35 | $75 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $75 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $50 |

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 Barbara Nagel worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Nagel work is $35. The median Barbara Nagel work on paper sells for $35 across 8 lots.

### What is Barbara Nagel's auction record?

Barbara Nagel's auction record is $75, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Barbara Nagel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barbara-nagel (updated 2026-11-01).

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.