Nadar (1820–1910)
Nadar is a French artist with 150 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,771. 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 Nadar is recorded as sold in 2025 for $4,858; 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 Nadar on OpeningBid →What is a Nadar work worth?
Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nadar work is $3,771.
The median Nadar photograph sells for $3,498 across 96 lots.
The median Nadar work on paper sells for $7,083 across 15 lots.
The median Nadar print sells for $5,000 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Nadar photographs typically sell for $1,093–$6,794 (the middle half of 60 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 | 7 | $5,000†‡ | $239,483† | 71.4% | 2023-11-14 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $7,083† | $41,180† | 78.9% | 2004-12-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $383‡ | $383‡ | — | 2023-11-14 |
| Photography | 104 | $3,498†‡ | $81,250 | 92.3% | 2026-03-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $53,340† | $239,483† | — | 2023-04-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $5,848–$25,943† | $7,083† | $41,180† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $1,093–$6,794†‡ | $2,499†‡ | $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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $239,483† |
| Photography | 2017 | $81,250 |
| Photography | 2023 | $53,340 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $41,180† |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $37,061† |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $6,918† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $383‡ |
† 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 Nadar worth?
Across 131 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nadar work is $3,771. The median Nadar photograph sells for $3,498 across 96 lots. The median Nadar work on paper sells for $7,083 across 15 lots. The median Nadar print sells for $5,000 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Nadar photographs typically sell for $1,093–$6,794 (the middle half of 60 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 Nadar photograph?
Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nadar photograph is $3,498. 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 Nadar's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nadar photograph is $81,250.
What is the average price of a Nadar work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nadar work on paper is $7,083. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nadar's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nadar work on paper is $41,180. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $41,180 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Nadar photograph?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nadar photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,499, 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 small Nadar work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nadar work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,083, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nadar's auction record?
Nadar's auction record is $239,483, set in 2004. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $239,483 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Nadar record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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