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# Carles Nadal (1917–1998)

Carles Nadal is a Spanish artist with 104 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $19,218. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Carles Nadal is recorded as sold in 2026 for $19,524; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carles Nadal work worth?

Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carles Nadal work is $19,218.

The median Carles Nadal painting sells for $24,449 across 62 lots.

The median Carles Nadal work on paper sells for $7,062 across 36 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Carles Nadal paintings typically sell for $23,052–$48,341 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Carles Nadal work on papers typically sell for $1,310–$5,001 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 66 | $24,449‡ | $70,999 | 93.9% | 2026-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 42 | $7,062‡ | $61,916 | 85.7% | 2024-03-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $64,897 | $70,999 | — | 2014-06-27 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $2,174–$6,340‡ | $4,362‡ | $19,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $23,052–$48,341‡ | $34,040‡ | $70,999 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,310–$5,001‡ | $3,228‡ | $9,076 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $18,721–$42,008 | $26,842 | $61,916 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $70,999 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $68,080 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $61,916 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $44,388 |

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 Carles Nadal worth?

Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carles Nadal work is $19,218. The median Carles Nadal painting sells for $24,449 across 62 lots. The median Carles Nadal work on paper sells for $7,062 across 36 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carles Nadal paintings typically sell for $23,052–$48,341 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Carles Nadal work on papers typically sell for $1,310–$5,001 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Carles Nadal painting?

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carles Nadal painting is $24,449. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carles Nadal's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carles Nadal painting is $70,999.

### What is the average price of a Carles Nadal work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carles Nadal work on paper is $7,062. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carles Nadal's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carles Nadal work on paper is $61,916.

### What is the average price of a medium Carles Nadal painting?

Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carles Nadal painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $34,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Carles Nadal work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carles Nadal work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,228, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carles Nadal's auction record?

Carles Nadal's auction record is $70,999, set in 2007.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carles Nadal auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carles-nadal (updated 2026-11-03).

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.