Edgar Negret Auction Prices and Value Guide
Edgar Negret auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 330 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Edgar Negret auction prices: quick answer
Edgar Negret auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Edgar Negret
- Source records
- 330
- Market update
- 2026-02-16
Artist context
About Edgar Negret
Édgar Negret Dueñas (1920–2012) was a Colombian sculptor recognized as one of Latin America's most significant abstract artists. Born in Colombia on October 11, 1920, Negret developed a distinctive sculptural language rooted in geometric abstraction, creating works that combine industrial precision with expressive form. He spent formative periods abroad, absorbing modernist ideas that he channeled into a body of work characterized by carefully constructed metal forms and bold color. His sculptures are held in major international museum collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Negret lived and worked for much of his career between Colombia and other art centers, returning to Bogotá where he died on October 11, 2012, his 92nd birthday. His legacy places him among the defining figures of modern Latin American sculpture.
Abstract Sculpturesculpture
Common works and media
Negret is best known for his abstract metal sculptures, typically constructed from sheet metal and often painted in vivid colors. These range from tabletop-scale geometric constructions to large-scale public works. Collectors may also encounter works on paper, preparatory drawings, and maquettes related to his sculptural projects. His sculptures frequently feature interlocking planes, spirals, and arching forms inspired by industrial and natural motifs.
Market and appraisal context
Edgar Negret's sculptures appear at auction primarily within Latin American Art sales and post-war sculpture categories. His institutional presence in collections such as the Museum of Modern Art supports strong collector interest. Key factors affecting appraisal include the sculpture's medium and materials, scale, provenance, exhibition history, condition, and whether the work dates from a recognized period of his output. Auction results for his metal sculptures have ranged widely depending on size and significance. Collectors should verify attribution, confirm provenance documentation, and consult comparable public auction records when evaluating a Negret work.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Latin American Art
- Post-War Sculpture
Value drivers
- Medium and material (metal sculpture, painted sheet metal)
- Provenance and exhibition history
- Institutional representation (museum collections including MoMA)
Appraisal caveats
- Specific auction records and price ranges were not available in the collected source pack. Valuation should reference comparable public auction results and recent sale records.
- The source excerpts confirm identity and institutional standing but do not provide detailed information on edition sizes, specific work series, or market pricing trends.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Wikidata library authority
- RKD - Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Edgar Negret worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Edgar Negret artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.