Paul Nadar (1856–1939)
Paul Nadar is a French artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $671. 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 Paul Nadar is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,558; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Nadar on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Nadar work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Nadar work is $671.
The median Paul Nadar photograph sells for $552 across 17 lots.
The median Paul Nadar print sells for $486 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $486‡ | $922‡ | 66.7% | 2022-11-19 |
| Photography | 27 | $552†‡ | $11,698 | 63% | 2026-06-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $450–$2,112†‡ | $552†‡ | $11,698 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2018 | $11,698 |
| Photography | 2000 | $4,935 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $922‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $50 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Nadar worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Nadar work is $671. The median Paul Nadar photograph sells for $552 across 17 lots. The median Paul Nadar print sells for $486 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 the average price of a Paul Nadar photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Nadar photograph is $552. 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 Paul Nadar's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Nadar photograph is $11,698.
What is the average price of a small Paul Nadar photograph?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Nadar photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $552, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Paul Nadar's auction record?
Paul Nadar's auction record is $52,239, set in 2022.
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