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# Ahmed Alsoudani (b. 1975)

## What is Ahmed Alsoudani’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Ahmed Alsoudani at 5 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $25,577 including buyer’s premium (middle half $20,640–$33,020, n=5). The auction record is $1,125,724 for Baghdad I (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baghdad I, 2008 | Acrylic paint | $1,125,724 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 2 | Baghdad II, 2008 | Acrylic paint | $850,919 | Christie's | Feb 2012 |
| 3 | Untitled | Oil, acrylic, ink and gesso on canvas | $464,415 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 4 | Untitled (charcoal and acrylic on canvas), 2010 | Charcoal | $392,637 | Christie's | Oct 2013 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil, acrylic and charcoal on canvas), 2008 | Charcoal | $386,500 | Christie's | Apr 2012 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil, acrylic and charcoal gesso on canvas), 2008 | Painting | $348,622 | Christie's | Feb 2011 |
| 7 | Untitled | Acrylic and charcoal on canvas | $282,721 | Sotheby's | Feb 2013 |
| 8 | We Die Out of Hand, 2007 | Acrylic paint | $184,887 | Christie's | Oct 2012 |
| 9 | We Die Out of Hand | Acrylic paint | $158,767 | Phillips | Oct 2013 |
| 10 | Untitled (acrylic and charcoal on canvas), 2010 | Charcoal | $138,753 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $91,275 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $15,322 |
| Prints | 8 | $1,298 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $94,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $15,644 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ahmed Alsoudani is an Iraqi artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $60,000.

A work by Ahmed Alsoudani sold in 2024 for $91,275, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ahmed Alsoudani work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ahmed Alsoudani work is $60,000.

The median Ahmed Alsoudani painting sells for $91,275 across 25 lots.

The median Ahmed Alsoudani work on paper sells for $24,065 across 11 lots.

The median Ahmed Alsoudani print sells for $1,456 across 7 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Ahmed Alsoudani paintings typically sell for $66,866–$358,091 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $1,456 | $18,495 | 87.5% | 2021-11-26 |
| Paintings | 28 | $91,275 | $1.1M | 89.3% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $24,065 | $184,887 | 64.7% | 2025-05-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $282,721 | $1.1M | — | 2019-10-03 |

Ahmed Alsoudani's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $1,456 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $91,275, record $1,125,724. A typical Ahmed Alsoudani painting sells for around 63× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $282,721.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,132–$9,488 | $1,456 | $18,495 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $25,577–$101,195 | $73,101 | $123,193 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $66,866–$358,091 | $92,888 | $1.1M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $31,750–$158,767 | $95,987 | $184,887 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2012 | $850,919 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $184,887 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $158,767 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $18,495 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $17,500 |

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 Ahmed Alsoudani worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ahmed Alsoudani work is $60,000. The median Ahmed Alsoudani painting sells for $91,275 across 25 lots. The median Ahmed Alsoudani work on paper sells for $24,065 across 11 lots. The median Ahmed Alsoudani print sells for $1,456 across 7 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Ahmed Alsoudani paintings typically sell for $66,866–$358,091 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Ahmed Alsoudani painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ahmed Alsoudani painting is $91,275.

### What is Ahmed Alsoudani's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ahmed Alsoudani painting is $1,125,724.

### What is the average price of a Ahmed Alsoudani work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ahmed Alsoudani work on paper is $24,065.

### What is Ahmed Alsoudani's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ahmed Alsoudani work on paper is $184,887.

### What is the average price of a large Ahmed Alsoudani painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ahmed Alsoudani painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $92,888, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ahmed Alsoudani's auction record?

Ahmed Alsoudani's auction record is $1,125,724, set in 2011.

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

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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.