Bahman Mohassess (1931–2010)
What is Bahman Mohassess’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Bahman Mohassess at 3 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $40,466 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,117–$60,085, n=7). The auction record is $1,381,115 for Minotauro sulla riva del mare (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minotauro sulla riva del mare, 1977 | Oil paint | $1,381,115 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Fiorella | Oil and fabric on canvas | $485,163 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1966 | Oil paint | $436,268 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $415,169 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | Untitled (Fifi with Guitare), 1964 | Mixed media | $381,378 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | Lottatori II | Bronze with stone base | $381,200 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Les Amants (The Lovers) | Bronze | $260,852 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Untitled (Owl), 1987 | Oil paint | $203,480 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil and mixed media on canvas), 1964 | Mixed media | $190,689 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | Inviato Speciale, 1975 | Bronze with stone base | $185,354 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $292,429 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $185,354 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $232,166 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $27,244 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Bahman Mohassess is an Iranian artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $147,051. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Bahman Mohassess sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $279,239 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bahman Mohassess on OpeningBid →What is a Bahman Mohassess work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bahman Mohassess work is $147,051.
The median Bahman Mohassess painting sells for $203,480 across 11 lots.
The median Bahman Mohassess sculpture sells for $185,354 across 5 lots.
The median Bahman Mohassess work on paper sells for $10,117 across 4 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $203,480† | $1.4M | 91.7% | 2026-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $10,117 | $14,023 | — | 2025-10-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $185,354 | $381,200 | — | 2025-10-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $270,045† | $1.4M | — | 2025-12-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $95,455–$195,860† | $160,026† | $415,169 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $279,239–$485,163† | $436,268† | $1.4M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $1.4M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $485,163 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $381,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $260,852 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $14,023 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $10,117 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bahman Mohassess worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bahman Mohassess work is $147,051. The median Bahman Mohassess painting sells for $203,480 across 11 lots. The median Bahman Mohassess sculpture sells for $185,354 across 5 lots. The median Bahman Mohassess work on paper sells for $10,117 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Bahman Mohassess painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bahman Mohassess painting is $203,480. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bahman Mohassess's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bahman Mohassess painting is $1,381,115.
What is Bahman Mohassess's auction record?
Bahman Mohassess's auction record is $1,381,115, set in 2021.
See the full Bahman Mohassess record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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