Edgar Negret (1920–2020)
Edgar Negret is a Colombian artist with 177 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,528. 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 Edgar Negret is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,811; 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 Edgar Negret on OpeningBid →What is a Edgar Negret work worth?
Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Negret work is $3,528.
The median Edgar Negret sculpture sells for $12,600 across 71 lots.
The median Edgar Negret print sells for $405 across 24 lots.
The median Edgar Negret work on paper sells for $1,059 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Edgar Negret sculptures typically sell for $22,230–$35,625 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Edgar Negret sculptures typically sell for $2,176–$8,788 (the middle half of 24 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 | 25 | $405†‡ | $908‡ | 96% | 2026-01-22 |
| Paintings | 1 | $11,875 | $11,875 | — | 2014-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,059‡ | $1,943‡ | 80% | 2025-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 94 | $12,600†‡ | $81,250 | 75.5% | 2026-05-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $60,000 | $81,250 | — | 2021-05-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Edgar Negret's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $405 with 96% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $11,875, record $11,875. A typical Edgar Negret painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $60,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $405–$687†‡ | $518†‡ | $908‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $2,176–$8,788†‡ | $2,772†‡ | $17,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $22,230–$35,625‡ | $30,745‡ | $68,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $22,500–$45,625 | $32,500 | $81,250 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $81,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $68,750 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $11,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,943‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $908‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $687† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $176‡ |
† 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 Edgar Negret worth?
Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edgar Negret work is $3,528. The median Edgar Negret sculpture sells for $12,600 across 71 lots. The median Edgar Negret print sells for $405 across 24 lots. The median Edgar Negret work on paper sells for $1,059 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Edgar Negret sculptures typically sell for $22,230–$35,625 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Edgar Negret sculptures typically sell for $2,176–$8,788 (the middle half of 24 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 Edgar Negret sculpture?
Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edgar Negret sculpture is $12,600. 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 Edgar Negret's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edgar Negret sculpture is $81,250.
What is the average price of a Edgar Negret print?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edgar Negret print is $405. 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 Edgar Negret's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edgar Negret print is $908. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Edgar Negret sculpture?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edgar Negret sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $30,745, 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 Edgar Negret sculpture?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edgar Negret sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,772, 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 Edgar Negret's auction record?
Edgar Negret's auction record is $81,250, set in 2014.
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