Omar El-Nagdi (1931–2019)
What is Omar El-Nagdi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Omar El-Nagdi at 5 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,690 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,607–$27,251, n=12). The auction record is $1,145,000 for Sarajevo (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarajevo, 1931 | Oil paint | $1,145,000 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |
| 2 | Le Musicien Bleu (The Blue Musician), 1961 | Oil paint | $137,000 | Christie's | Oct 2013 |
| 3 | Cosmology, 1990 | Oil paint | $103,000 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 4 | Al Huroof (The Alphabet), 1970 | Oil paint | $101,600 | Sotheby's | Jan 2026 |
| 5 | Egyptian Countryside, 2008 | Acrylic | $88,900 | Sotheby's | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Cat, 1967 | Iron | $88,431 | Phillips | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Untitled (Surat Yasin), 2008 | Mixed media | $84,304 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | La Pharaonne, 1994-1995 | Oil paint | $62,500 | Christie's | Oct 2015 |
| 9 | The Flute Player, 1959 | Oil paint | $56,250 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 10 | El-Sorra, 1975 | Oil paint | $55,000 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $52,918 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $6,518 |
| Other | 7 | $5,703 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $73,402 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $6,347 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Omar El-Nagdi is an Egypt artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $35,000.
A work by Omar El-Nagdi sold in 2026 for $101,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Omar El-Nagdi work is $35,000.
The median Omar El-Nagdi painting sells for $55,000 across 18 lots.
The median Omar El-Nagdi work on paper sells for $6,861 across 7 lots.
The median Omar El-Nagdi sculpture sells for $88,431 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $55,000 | $1.1M | 78.3% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $6,861 | $39,533 | 87.5% | 2026-07-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $88,431 | $88,431 | 50% | 2023-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $120,000 | $1.1M | — | 2026-01-31 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,788–$45,625 | $11,602 | $101,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $50,125–$99,625 | $59,375 | $1.1M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,832–$8,233 | $6,861 | $39,533 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2013 | $137,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $88,431 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $39,533 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $8,233 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Omar El-Nagdi worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Omar El-Nagdi work is $35,000. The median Omar El-Nagdi painting sells for $55,000 across 18 lots. The median Omar El-Nagdi work on paper sells for $6,861 across 7 lots. The median Omar El-Nagdi sculpture sells for $88,431 across 1 lots.
What is the average price of a Omar El-Nagdi painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Omar El-Nagdi painting is $55,000.
What is Omar El-Nagdi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Omar El-Nagdi painting is $1,145,000.
What is the average price of a large Omar El-Nagdi painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Omar El-Nagdi painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $59,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Omar El-Nagdi's auction record?
Omar El-Nagdi's auction record is $1,145,000, set in 2016.
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