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# Ahmed Cherkaoui (1934–1967)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Ahmed Cherkaoui at 10 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $27,638 including buyer’s premium (middle half $26,051–$32,930, n=5). The auction record is $1,006,753 for Signes au ciel (2026, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Signes au ciel, 1964 | Huile sur toile | $1,006,753 | Ader | May 2026 |
| 2 | Sans titre (huile sur toile contrecollée sur panneau) | Oil on canvas | $115,819 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2017 |
| 3 | La chute de l'etoile, 1963 | Oil on burlap | $107,054 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2017 |
| 4 | Sans titre (huile sur toile de jute) | Oil on burlap | $107,054 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2017 |
| 5 | Sans titre (huile sur toile de jute), 1964 | Oil on burlap | $101,795 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2017 |
| 6 | Claire de Lune (Moonlight), 1963 | Oil paint | $84,959 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Clair de lune, 1963 | Oil on burlap | $80,758 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2017 |
| 8 | Untitled | Oil on burlap laid on canvas laid on board | $70,240 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2017 |
| 9 | Sans titre (huile sur toile de jute contrecollée sur panneau) | Oil on burlap laid on panel | $42,056 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2017 |
| 10 | Sans titre (huile sur toile de jute contrecollée sur panneau) | Oil on burlap laid on panel | $40,287 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $42,056 |
| Other | 6 | $21,101 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $104,424 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $29,399 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ahmed Cherkaoui is a Moroccan artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $33,002. 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 Ahmed Cherkaoui sold in 2026 for $1,006,753, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ahmed Cherkaoui work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ahmed Cherkaoui work is $33,002.

The median Ahmed Cherkaoui painting sells for $40,287 across 19 lots.

The median Ahmed Cherkaoui work on paper sells for $25,200 across 3 lots.

The median Ahmed Cherkaoui print sells for $3,812 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 | $3,812 | $3,812 | — | 2025-01-24 |
| Paintings | 19 | $40,287‡ | $1M | — | 2026-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $25,200† | $32,930 | — | 2026-03-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $111,437‡ | $1M | — | 2026-05-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Ahmed Cherkaoui's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $3,812. Paintings (19 lots) median $40,287, record $1,006,753. A typical Ahmed Cherkaoui painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $111,437.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $18,374–$38,518‡ | $34,389‡ | $42,056 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $83,909–$109,245 | $104,424 | $1M |

‡ 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 | 2026 | $1M |
| Paintings | 2017 | $115,819 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $32,930 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $25,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,812 |

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 Cherkaoui worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ahmed Cherkaoui work is $33,002. The median Ahmed Cherkaoui painting sells for $40,287 across 19 lots. The median Ahmed Cherkaoui work on paper sells for $25,200 across 3 lots. The median Ahmed Cherkaoui print sells for $3,812 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 Ahmed Cherkaoui painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ahmed Cherkaoui painting is $40,287. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ahmed Cherkaoui painting is $1,006,753.

### What is the average price of a small Ahmed Cherkaoui painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ahmed Cherkaoui painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $34,389, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Ahmed Cherkaoui's auction record is $1,006,753, set in 2026.

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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, “Ahmed Cherkaoui auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ahmed-cherkaoui (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.