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# Abbas Kiarostami (1940–2016)

## What is Abbas Kiarostami’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Abbas Kiarostami at 7 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,984 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,984–$3,984, n=5). The auction record is $54,314 for Snow White (2014, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snow White, 1940 | Digital print | $54,314 | Bonhams | Apr 2014 |
| 2 | Snow White 5 | Gelatin silver print on canvas | $39,289 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 3 | Windows through the Life, 2007 | Cartes-de-visite | $37,500 | Christie's | Apr 2009 |
| 4 | Untitled (from the Crows series), 2008 | Digital print | $31,250 | Christie's | Apr 2013 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1940 | Digital print | $20,040 | Bonhams | Oct 2010 |
| 6 | White Snow, 1940 | — | $16,697 | Bonhams | Mar 2014 |
| 7 | LA NEIGE BLANCHE, 2004 | Signée 'Kiarostami' et numérotée | $14,364 | Artcurial | Oct 2009 |
| 8 | Roads, 1989 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento montata su passepartout originale | $7,444 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Senza titolo, dalla serie "Road", 1980 | Stampa alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $7,213 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Window through the Life, 2007 | Cartes-de-visite | $31,250 | Christie's | Oct 2009 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $20,040 |
| Photographs | 16 | $5,288 |
| Other | 13 | $4,375 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $12,626 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $3,984 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Abbas Kiarostami is an Iranian artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $4,265. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Abbas Kiarostami sold in 2025 for $7,213, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Abbas Kiarostami work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Abbas Kiarostami work is $4,265.

The median Abbas Kiarostami photograph sells for $3,984 across 20 lots.

The median Abbas Kiarostami print sells for $4,265 across 15 lots.

The median Abbas Kiarostami work on paper sells for $3,562 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 18 | $4,265 | $54,314 | 83.3% | 2023-03-16 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $3,562 | $4,375 | — | 2009-04-29 |
| Photography | 22 | $3,984‡ | $39,289 | 90.9% | 2026-04-01 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,907–$2,999 | $2,265 | $5,203 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $4,265–$22,842 | $4,892 | $54,314 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $3,076–$6,344 | $3,984 | $7,444 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $54,314 |
| Photography | 2010 | $39,289 |
| Photography | 2009 | $37,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $31,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $4,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,750 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Abbas Kiarostami worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Abbas Kiarostami work is $4,265. The median Abbas Kiarostami photograph sells for $3,984 across 20 lots. The median Abbas Kiarostami print sells for $4,265 across 15 lots. The median Abbas Kiarostami work on paper sells for $3,562 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Abbas Kiarostami photograph?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Abbas Kiarostami photograph is $3,984. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Abbas Kiarostami's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Abbas Kiarostami photograph is $39,289.

### What is the average price of a Abbas Kiarostami print?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Abbas Kiarostami print is $4,265.

### What is Abbas Kiarostami's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Abbas Kiarostami print is $54,314.

### What is the average price of a medium Abbas Kiarostami photograph?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Abbas Kiarostami photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,984, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Abbas Kiarostami's auction record?

Abbas Kiarostami's auction record is $54,314, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Abbas Kiarostami auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/abbas-kiarostami (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.