Carlos Nadal (1917–1998)
What is Carlos Nadal’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 131 auction results for Carlos Nadal at 11 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $19,549 including buyer’s premium (middle half $16,208–$28,345, n=9). The auction record is $91,437 for El Molino (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Molino, 1973 | Oil paint | $91,437 | Christie's | Feb 2019 |
| 2 | PORT DE PÊCHE | — | $86,099 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 3 | Basilique de St. Marc, 1984 | Oil on canvas | $77,706 | Christie's | Feb 2018 |
| 4 | Terraza en la playa, 1980 | Oil paint | $69,825 | Christie's | Feb 2019 |
| 5 | Vue sur Nice, 1976 | Acrylic paint | $60,171 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | PLAGE | — | $59,698 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 7 | BATEAUX | Oil on canvas | $57,929 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 8 | Mes amis les peintres, 1917 | Acrylic paint | $56,940 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | L'estacade du nord, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $55,559 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 10 | Au pied des montagnes, 1979 | Acrylic paint | $53,486 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 85 | $27,958 |
| Other | 12 | $22,364 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $5,984 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 72 | $29,121 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $7,758 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 131 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Carlos Nadal is a Spanish artist with 160 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $18,825. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Carlos Nadal sold in 2025 for $28,345, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carlos Nadal on OpeningBid →What is a Carlos Nadal work worth?
Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos Nadal work is $18,825.
The median Carlos Nadal painting sells for $25,940 across 93 lots.
The median Carlos Nadal work on paper sells for $3,558 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Carlos Nadal paintings typically sell for $14,795–$40,926 (the middle half of 78 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 100 | $25,940† | $91,437 | 93% | 2025-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $3,558† | $29,900 | — | 2024-09-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $69,825 | $91,437 | — | 2022-03-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $6,123–$15,807 | $15,000 | $38,392 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 78 | $14,795–$40,926† | $28,152† | $91,437 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,072–$4,048† | $2,981† | $7,758 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $91,437 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $77,706 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $29,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $7,758 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carlos Nadal worth?
Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carlos Nadal work is $18,825. The median Carlos Nadal painting sells for $25,940 across 93 lots. The median Carlos Nadal work on paper sells for $3,558 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carlos Nadal paintings typically sell for $14,795–$40,926 (the middle half of 78 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Carlos Nadal painting?
Based on 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carlos Nadal painting is $25,940. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carlos Nadal's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carlos Nadal painting is $91,437.
What is the average price of a medium Carlos Nadal painting?
Based on 78 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carlos Nadal painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $28,152, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Carlos Nadal painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carlos Nadal painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $15,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Carlos Nadal's auction record?
Carlos Nadal's auction record is $91,437, set in 2019.
See the full Carlos Nadal record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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