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# MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS (b. 1927)

MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS is a Portuguese artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $5,978. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS sold in 2024 for $10,237, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS work worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS work is $5,978.

The median MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS painting sells for $19,306 across 12 lots.

The median MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS work on paper sells for $5,213 across 12 lots.

The median MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS print sells for $522 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $522 | $938 | — | 2013-05-06 |
| Paintings | 18 | $19,306 | $49,966 | 66.7% | 2024-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $5,213 | $10,635 | 92.3% | 2024-05-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $49,966 | $54,684 | — | 2021-10-18 |

MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $522. Paintings (18 lots) median $19,306, record $49,966. A typical MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $49,966.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,023–$7,821 | $6,286 | $19,166 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $22,435–$35,746 | $25,891 | $49,966 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $3,301–$7,612 | $5,213 | $10,635 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $49,966 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $37,940 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $10,635 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $9,832 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $938 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $522 |

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 MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS work is $5,978. The median MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS painting sells for $19,306 across 12 lots. The median MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS work on paper sells for $5,213 across 12 lots. The median MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS print sells for $522 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS painting is $19,306.

### What is MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS painting is $49,966.

### What is the average price of a MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS work on paper is $5,213.

### What is MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS work on paper is $10,635.

### What is the average price of a small MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,213, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS's auction record?

MANUEL CARGALEIRO - NAS's auction record is $54,684, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.