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# Ahmad Zakii Anwar (b. 1955)

## What is Ahmad Zakii Anwar’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for Ahmad Zakii Anwar at 5 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,043 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,839–$19,703, n=6). The auction record is $195,964 for Kota Sunyi (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kota Sunyi, 2007 | Acrylic on linen | $195,964 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 2 | Kota Sunyi Lima (Silent City Five) | ACRYLIC ON JUTE | $45,110 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 3 | Mantra 2, 1955 | Acrylic paint | $42,968 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 4 | Absence 3, 1955 | Acrylic paint | $34,796 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 5 | Oleg Tambulilingan | Acrylic on canvas | $32,185 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 6 | Untitled, 2003 | Acrylic on jute | $24,086 | Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Smokers Series, 2000s | Oil on canvas | $23,692 | Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Tales from the primordial garden, 1955 | Charcoal | $20,967 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 9 | INCOGNITO I, 1999 | Acrylic paint | $19,341 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 10 | Legong #7, 1955 | Acrylic paint | $18,565 | Christie's | May 2006 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $9,956 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $3,545 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $19,341 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $7,123 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,061 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ahmad Zakii Anwar is a Malaysian artist with 117 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $7,990. 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 Ahmad Zakii Anwar sold in 2026 for $24,086, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Ahmad Zakii Anwar works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Ahmad Zakii Anwar work worth?

Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ahmad Zakii Anwar work is $7,990.

The median Ahmad Zakii Anwar painting sells for $27,068 across 12 lots.

The median Ahmad Zakii Anwar work on paper sells for $13,635 across 3 lots.

The median Ahmad Zakii Anwar print sells for $2,226 across 1 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 | 1 | $2,226‡ | $2,226‡ | — | 2026-08-09 |
| Paintings | 13 | $27,068†‡ | $195,964 | 92.3% | 2026-08-09 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $13,635‡ | $20,967 | — | 2026-08-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $45,110 | $195,964 | — | 2014-11-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Ahmad Zakii Anwar's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $2,226. Paintings (13 lots) median $27,068, record $195,964. A typical Ahmad Zakii Anwar painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $45,110.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $18,759–$42,128†‡ | $36,430†‡ | $195,964 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $195,964 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $45,110 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $20,967 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $13,635 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,226‡ |

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

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 Ahmad Zakii Anwar worth?

Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ahmad Zakii Anwar work is $7,990. The median Ahmad Zakii Anwar painting sells for $27,068 across 12 lots. The median Ahmad Zakii Anwar work on paper sells for $13,635 across 3 lots. The median Ahmad Zakii Anwar print sells for $2,226 across 1 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 Ahmad Zakii Anwar painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ahmad Zakii Anwar painting is $27,068. 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 Ahmad Zakii Anwar's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ahmad Zakii Anwar painting is $195,964.

### What is the average price of a large Ahmad Zakii Anwar painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ahmad Zakii Anwar painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $36,430, 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 Ahmad Zakii Anwar's auction record?

Ahmad Zakii Anwar's auction record is $195,964, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ahmad Zakii Anwar auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ahmad-zakii-anwar (updated 2026-11-03).

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.