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# Hector Rigel (b. 1957)

Hector Rigel is an Italian artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,093. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Hector Rigel sold in 2023 for $1,551, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hector Rigel work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hector Rigel work is $1,093.

The median Hector Rigel painting sells for $1,093 across 22 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Hector Rigel paintings typically sell for $1,006–$1,288 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $1,093† | $2,590 | — | 2025-12-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $1,006–$1,288† | $1,116† | $2,590 |

† 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 | 2017 | $2,590 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,551 |

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 Hector Rigel worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hector Rigel work is $1,093. The median Hector Rigel painting sells for $1,093 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hector Rigel paintings typically sell for $1,006–$1,288 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Hector Rigel painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hector Rigel painting is $1,093. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hector Rigel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hector Rigel painting is $2,590.

### What is the average price of a medium Hector Rigel painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hector Rigel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,116, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hector Rigel's auction record?

Hector Rigel's auction record is $2,590, set in 2017.

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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, “Hector Rigel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hector-rigel (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.