Nadar (1820–1910)
What is Nadar’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Nadar at 21 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $256 including buyer’s premium (middle half $121–$562, n=7). The auction record is $48,956 for Ensemble de treize photographies de l'ambassade du Japon à Paris, 1862 et 1864 (2003, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ensemble de treize photographies de l'ambassade du Japon à Paris, 1862 et 1864, 1862 | Treize tirages sur papier albuminé, montés sur carton | $48,956 | Artcurial | Dec 2003 |
| 2 | Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt at age 14, circa 1875 | Albumen print on cabinet card mount | $17,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 1996 |
| 3 | Photograph Signed and Inscribed, "To Mr. Dudley Payne Lewis, as a token of / sympathy and esteem,", 1900 | Photograph | $4,064 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2026 |
| 4 | De Paris à Tournay en 3 heures : Voyage du ballon le Louis-blanc, 1873 | In-12, 181 x 117 : 94 pp., (1 f.). Chagrin rouge, triple filet doré en encadrement sur les plats, dos à nerfs orné, dentelle dorée intérieure, tête dorée, non rogné (reliure de l’époque) | $3,474 | Ader | Mar 2020 |
| 5 | Portrait of the young actress Sarah Bernhardt in the role of Iphigenia, 1862 | Albumen carte-de-visite card | $3,450 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 1998 |
| 6 | Study of a woman in profile, 1850s | Photographs | $2,990 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2001 |
| 7 | Portrait of George Sand, 1877 | Woodburytype | $2,399 | Christie's | Jun 1999 |
| 8 | Nadar, Gaspard Felix Cartes De Visite um containing 54 carte-de-visite portraits by Alb Nadar, Disderi, Reutlinger and others of French stage actresses, many shown in the costume and pose of their role. Albumen cartes de visite, the majority with the, 1860s | Albumen cartes de visite | $1,265 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 1998 |
| 9 | Victor Hugo on hcs death bed, 1885 | Photograph | $1,265 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 1996 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panthéon Nadar, 1854 | Lithographie | $1,406 | Koller Auktionen | Sep 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $835 |
| Photographs | 25 | $517 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $626 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Nadar is a French artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $747. 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 2026 for $855; 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 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nadar work is $747.
The median Nadar photograph sells for $637 across 43 lots.
The median Nadar work on paper sells for $2,141 across 3 lots.
The median Nadar print sells for $1,163 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Nadar photographs typically sell for $252–$1,158 (the middle half of 32 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 | 3 | $1,163 | $1,406 | 66.7% | 2014-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,141†‡ | $3,460† | 75% | 2026-02-20 |
| Photography | 59 | $637†‡ | $48,956 | 72.9% | 2026-08-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $17,250 | $48,956 | — | 2026-05-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $252–$1,158‡ | $692‡ | $48,956 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2003 | $48,956 |
| Photography | 1996 | $17,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $3,460† |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $2,141† |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,406 |
| Prints & Editions | 1996 | $920 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nadar worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nadar work is $747. The median Nadar photograph sells for $637 across 43 lots. The median Nadar work on paper sells for $2,141 across 3 lots. The median Nadar print sells for $1,163 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Nadar photographs typically sell for $252–$1,158 (the middle half of 32 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 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nadar photograph is $637. 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 $48,956.
What is the average price of a small Nadar photograph?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nadar photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $692, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Nadar's auction record?
Nadar's auction record is $48,956, set in 2003.
See the full Nadar record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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