Behjat Sadr (1924–2009)
Behjat Sadr is an Iranian artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $17,327. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Behjat Sadr sold in 2025 for $40,466, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Behjat Sadr on OpeningBid →What is a Behjat Sadr work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Behjat Sadr work is $17,327.
The median Behjat Sadr painting sells for $20,658 across 14 lots.
The median Behjat Sadr work on paper sells for $1,245 across 8 lots.
The median Behjat Sadr photograph sells for $17,327 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $20,658 | $124,471 | 87.5% | 2025-01-30 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,245 | $100,719 | — | 2020-10-27 |
| Photography | 5 | $17,327 | $27,872 | 80% | 2025-02-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $124,471‡ | $138,154‡ | — | 2020-09-17 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $17,454–$38,471 | $24,373 | $48,516 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $124,471 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $100,719 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $84,562 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $48,516 |
| Photography | 2016 | $27,872 |
| Photography | 2021 | $17,327 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Behjat Sadr worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Behjat Sadr work is $17,327. The median Behjat Sadr painting sells for $20,658 across 14 lots. The median Behjat Sadr work on paper sells for $1,245 across 8 lots. The median Behjat Sadr photograph sells for $17,327 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Behjat Sadr painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Behjat Sadr painting is $20,658.
What is Behjat Sadr's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Behjat Sadr painting is $124,471.
What is Behjat Sadr's auction record?
Behjat Sadr's auction record is $138,154, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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