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# Nestor Frugé (1914–2011)

Nestor Frugé is an American/Louisiana artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $427. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Nestor Frugé sold in 2021 for $1,098, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nestor Frugé work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nestor Frugé work is $427.

The median Nestor Frugé work on paper sells for $427 across 15 lots.

The median Nestor Frugé painting sells for $1,098 across 1 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 | 1 | $1,098 | $1,098 | — | 2021-02-07 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $427† | $1,175 | 83.3% | 2021-02-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $366–$671 | $427 | $1,175 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $1,175 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,098 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $998 |

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 Nestor Frugé worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nestor Frugé work is $427. The median Nestor Frugé work on paper sells for $427 across 15 lots. The median Nestor Frugé painting sells for $1,098 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Nestor Frugé work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nestor Frugé work on paper is $427. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Nestor Frugé's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nestor Frugé work on paper is $1,175.

### What is the average price of a small Nestor Frugé work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nestor Frugé work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $427, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Nestor Frugé's auction record?

Nestor Frugé's auction record is $1,175, set in 2004.

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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, “Nestor Frugé auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nestor-fruge (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.