Nicolae Grigorescu (1838–1907)
What is Nicolae Grigorescu’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Nicolae Grigorescu at 6 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $33,008 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,970–$52,950, n=6). The auction record is $104,524 for Țărăncuță în cerdac (2026, Artmark (Bucharest)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Țărăncuță în cerdac, 1890 | Ulei pe pânză | $104,524 | Artmark (Bucharest) | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Danube guard (Santinela), 1838 | Painting | $100,000 | Bonhams | May 2017 |
| 3 | Nalbe, 1903 | Ulei pe lemn | $56,388 | Artmark (Bucharest) | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Bretonă, 1880 | Ulei pe pânză | $42,635 | Artmark (Bucharest) | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Pe gânduri, 1867 | Ulei pe lemn | $23,380 | Artmark (Bucharest) | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Still life with grapes (recto); and Hay wagon and cattle (verso), 1838 | Painting | $17,934 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 7 | Untitled (Street Scene with Figures) | Pastel | $1,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled (Street Scene with Figures) | Pastel | $1,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Trees in a forest | Oil on canvas | $749 | Roseberys London | Jul 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $33,008 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $20,657 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Nicolae Grigorescu is a Romanian artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $47,572. 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 Nicolae Grigorescu sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $52,508 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Nicolae Grigorescu on OpeningBid →What is a Nicolae Grigorescu work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolae Grigorescu work is $47,572.
The median Nicolae Grigorescu painting sells for $23,380 across 8 lots.
The median Nicolae Grigorescu work on paper sells for $1,500 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $23,380‡ | $104,524 | — | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,500 | $1,500 | — | 2026-10-16 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $104,524 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $100,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nicolae Grigorescu worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolae Grigorescu work is $47,572. The median Nicolae Grigorescu painting sells for $23,380 across 8 lots. The median Nicolae Grigorescu work on paper sells for $1,500 across 2 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 Nicolae Grigorescu's auction record?
Nicolae Grigorescu's auction record is $104,524, set in 2026.
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