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Patrick Nagel
Artist
WA-00035122
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- BiographyMoMA· 93%✓
Source Registry (1)
- MoMA bulk 2026-05-04Tier 1 · Institutional92%
About
Why this artist matters now
Patrick Nagel was an American painter and illustrator known for his airbrushed portraits of women rendered in a distinctive graphic style that combined smooth gradations, bold outlines, and a limited pastel palette. Working primarily in the 1970s and early 1980s, he developed a signature aesthetic that married fine art sensibility with commercial illustration, positioning the female figure as both subject and formal architecture. His work became emblematic of a particular moment in postwar American visual culture, particularly through high-profile magazine covers and album art.
Source: Moma Bulk 2026 05 04 · Trust score: 92% · Updated 1mo ago
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Auction History
Range: $25,000 – $60,000
| Work | Auction House | Date | Estimate | Hammer Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christie's | Jul 2022 | $20,000 – $30,000 | $30,240 | |
| Christie's | Jul 2022 | $15,000 – $25,000 | $27,720 | |
| Christie's | Oct 2021 | £20,000 – £25,000 | £60,000 | |
| Christie's | Oct 2021 | $15,000 – $20,000 | Unsold | |
| Christie's | Nov 2014 | $15,000 – $20,000 | $25,000 |
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