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# Nestor Hippolyte Frugé (1914–2011)

Nestor Hippolyte Frugé is an American/Louisiana artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $200.

A work by Nestor Hippolyte Frugé sold in 2021 for $275, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nestor Hippolyte Frugé work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nestor Hippolyte Frugé work is $200.

The median Nestor Hippolyte Frugé work on paper sells for $187 across 7 lots.

The median Nestor Hippolyte Frugé painting sells for $230 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $230 | $235 | — | 2021-10-06 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $187 | $418 | 87.5% | 2025-12-17 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $131–$256 | $175 | $418 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $418 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $275 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $235 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $225 |

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 Hippolyte Frugé worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nestor Hippolyte Frugé work is $200. The median Nestor Hippolyte Frugé work on paper sells for $187 across 7 lots. The median Nestor Hippolyte Frugé painting sells for $230 across 2 lots.

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

Nestor Hippolyte Frugé's auction record is $418, set in 2010.

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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.