Patrick Nagel Auction Prices and Value Guide
Patrick Nagel auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 1,376 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Patrick Nagel auction prices: quick answer
Patrick Nagel auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Patrick Nagel
- Source records
- 1,376
- Market update
- 2026-02-16
Patrick Nagel market snapshot
Patrick Nagel shows very deep auction liquidity with 580 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $240. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 61 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2026-02-05.
Realized price distribution
- Under $1,000 (72.6% · 201 sales)
- $1,000 to $10,000 (20.2% · 56 sales)
- $10,000+ (7.2% · 20 sales)
- Median sale (last 12 months)
- $250
- Sales recorded (last 12 months)
- 61
- Median shift vs prior year
- +38.9%
- Latest recorded sale
- 2026-02-05
Artist context
About Patrick Nagel
Born
1945
Died
1984
Nationality
American
Patrick Nagel (1945–1984) was an American artist, illustrator, graphic artist, and painter associated with the visual culture of late-20th-century America. His work is commonly discussed in relation to Pop Art and Art Deco influence, using sharply defined forms, restrained color, and highly stylized figures. Nagel is especially recognized for images of the contemporary woman and for graphic compositions that circulated through commercial illustration, magazines, music, and poster editions. Collectors may encounter original works on board, paper, or canvas alongside prints and other editioned graphics. His reputation is closely connected with the distinctive look of the 1980s, making authorship, edition information, condition, and provenance important when identifying a work.
Pop ArtArt Deco influenceWorks on boardWorks on paperCanvasGraphic illustration and poster editionsStylized female figures and the contemporary woman1980s American visual culture
Common works and media
Auction and appraisal contexts may include original paintings or illustrations on board, paper, and canvas, as well as graphic works, prints, posters, and other editions. Subject matter commonly centers on stylized female figures and the contemporary woman, while related records may be classified under fine art, works on paper, decorative art, mixed media, or editions. Edition details and the distinction between an original work and a later print are especially important for identification and valuation.
Market and appraisal context
Patrick Nagel appears across several auction categories, including paintings, works on paper, prints, mixed media, decorative art, and editions. Appraisal should compare works with similar medium, dimensions, date, subject, condition, and period. Signature or inscription details, edition numbers, provenance, exhibition or catalogue references, and attribution confidence can materially affect interpretation. Public auction records provide useful comparables but do not represent every private sale or incomplete market record. For editioned works, the specific format, edition information, condition, and authenticity should be checked before relying on a price comparison.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Fine art and paintings
- Works on paper and prints
- Sculpture and mixed media
- Decorative art and editions
Value drivers
- Medium, size, date, and period within the artist's career
- Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
- Signature, inscriptions, edition details, and attribution confidence
- Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
- Recent comparable auction sales for similar works
- Subject matter, rarity, and current demand
Appraisal caveats
- Public auction records are a starting point rather than a final appraisal.
- Private sales, incomplete feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
- Authentication and condition can materially change value.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Wikidata library authority
- VIAF library authority
- IdRef library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
- Patrick Nagel artist official site
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 Patrick Nagel 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 Patrick Nagel artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.