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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Behjat Sadr auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/behjat-sadr (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.