> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nadir-afonso · updated 2026-11-02

# NADIR AFONSO (1920–2013)

NADIR AFONSO is an artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $6,441. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by NADIR AFONSO sold in 2026 for $7,667, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a NADIR AFONSO work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a NADIR AFONSO work is $6,441.

The median NADIR AFONSO work on paper sells for $6,421 across 8 lots.

The median NADIR AFONSO painting sells for $17,236 across 7 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 | 9 | $17,236 | $47,838 | 77.8% | 2026-05-04 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $6,421 | $8,077 | 72.7% | 2026-05-04 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $5,871–$6,837 | $6,421 | $8,077 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $47,838 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $36,229 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $8,077 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7,667 |

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 NADIR AFONSO worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a NADIR AFONSO work is $6,441. The median NADIR AFONSO work on paper sells for $6,421 across 8 lots. The median NADIR AFONSO painting sells for $17,236 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a NADIR AFONSO work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a NADIR AFONSO work on paper is $6,421.

### What is NADIR AFONSO's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a NADIR AFONSO work on paper is $8,077.

### What is NADIR AFONSO's auction record?

NADIR AFONSO's auction record is $47,838, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “NADIR AFONSO auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nadir-afonso (updated 2026-11-02).

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.