Celso Lagar (1891–1966)
What is Celso Lagar’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 142 auction results for Celso Lagar at 30 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,799 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,615–$19,094, n=5). The auction record is $186,920 for Hommage à Guynemer (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hommage à Guynemer, 1917 | Huile sur toile | $186,920 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 2 | Arlequín (Harlequin with a Flower) | Oil on canvas | $87,943 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Port de Barcelone, 1917 | Oil paint | $56,743 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 4 | Desnudo acostado, 1919 | Painting | $51,845 | Bonhams | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | Scene au Cirque | Oil on canvas | $46,875 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2021 |
| 6 | The Family Group | Oil on canvas | $25,200 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Les Saltimbanques, 1930 | Painting | $21,620 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Les Saltimbanques, 1891 | Huile sur toile | $19,094 | Osenat | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Hommes travaillant les champs, 1891 | Oil paint | $18,158 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 10 | Scène de Cirque, 1940 | Painting | $15,799 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $8,204 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $1,472 |
| Other | 5 | $1,182 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $10,430 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $1,386 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 142 results from 30 houses · How we compute these figures
Celso Lagar is a Spanish artist with 234 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,823. 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 Celso Lagar is recorded as sold in 2026 for $8,776; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Celso Lagar on OpeningBid →What is a Celso Lagar work worth?
Across 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Celso Lagar work is $3,823.
The median Celso Lagar painting sells for $7,434 across 80 lots.
The median Celso Lagar work on paper sells for $953 across 43 lots.
The median Celso Lagar print sells for $58 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Celso Lagar paintings typically sell for $1,927–$6,820 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Celso Lagar paintings typically sell for $7,073–$17,762 (the middle half of 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $58†‡ | $413‡ | 83.3% | 2023-03-29 |
| Paintings | 118 | $7,434†‡ | $186,920 | 67.8% | 2026-04-08 |
| Works on Paper | 65 | $953†‡ | $7,409† | 66.2% | 2026-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $49,360‡ | $186,920 | — | 2025-12-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Celso Lagar's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $58 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (118 lots) median $7,434, record $186,920. A typical Celso Lagar painting sells for around 128× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $49,360.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $1,927–$6,820†‡ | $3,651†‡ | $15,583‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $7,073–$17,762†‡ | $10,099†‡ | $186,920 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 32 | $230–$1,372†‡ | $788†‡ | $7,409† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2012 | $186,920 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $56,743 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $7,409† |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $5,893 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $413‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $130 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Celso Lagar worth?
Across 140 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Celso Lagar work is $3,823. The median Celso Lagar painting sells for $7,434 across 80 lots. The median Celso Lagar work on paper sells for $953 across 43 lots. The median Celso Lagar print sells for $58 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Celso Lagar paintings typically sell for $1,927–$6,820 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Celso Lagar paintings typically sell for $7,073–$17,762 (the middle half of 33 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 Celso Lagar painting?
Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Celso Lagar painting is $7,434. 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 Celso Lagar's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Celso Lagar painting is $186,920.
What is the average price of a Celso Lagar work on paper?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Celso Lagar work on paper is $953. 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 Celso Lagar's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Celso Lagar work on paper is $7,409. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,409 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Celso Lagar painting?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Celso Lagar painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,651, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Celso Lagar painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Celso Lagar painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,099, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Celso Lagar's auction record?
Celso Lagar's auction record is $186,920, set in 2012.
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