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# Dia al-Azzawi (b. 1939)

## What is Dia al-Azzawi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Dia al-Azzawi at 7 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $55,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $27,868–$60,893, n=7). The auction record is $286,267 for Man and Woman (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man and Woman, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $286,267 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 2 | Arsak Mowt (Your Wedding is Death), 1970 | Oil paint | $235,500 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 3 | Summeria Face, 1974 | Oil paint | $115,853 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Coloured Letters, 1970 | Acrylic paint | $101,497 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | Waddah al-Yaman, 1972 | Oil paint | $90,041 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Rêveur (Dreamer), 1987 | Acrylic on canvas | $89,600 | Christie's | Nov 2026 |
| 7 | Takween Islami (Islamic Composition), 1965 | Oil paint | $87,500 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 8 | Untitled (acrylic and coloured pencil on paper laid down on canvas), 1980 | Acrylic paint | $86,997 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 9 | Shahid Maktoub Bil-Azraq (Destined Witness in Blue), 1981 | Acrylic on canvas | $81,900 | Christie's | Sep 2012 |
| 10 | Architectural Composition, 1971 | Acrylic paint | $77,236 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $62,857 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $11,340 |
| Prints | 5 | $3,117 |
| Other | 5 | $1,518 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $56,127 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $37,039 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $16,511 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Dia al-Azzawi is an Iraqi artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $41,736. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Dia al-Azzawi sold in 2026 for $89,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dia al-Azzawi work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dia al-Azzawi work is $41,736.

The median Dia al-Azzawi painting sells for $68,929 across 20 lots.

The median Dia al-Azzawi print sells for $1,518 across 7 lots.

The median Dia al-Azzawi work on paper sells for $24,437 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 20 | $1,518† | $6,891 | 35% | 2023-03-18 |
| Paintings | 22 | $68,929 | $286,267 | 90.9% | 2026-11-01 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $24,437 | $86,997 | — | 2026-02-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $33,900 | $49,113 | — | 2024-10-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $175,677 | $286,267 | — | 2023-11-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Dia al-Azzawi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (20 lots) median $1,518 with 35% sell-through. Paintings (22 lots) median $68,929, record $286,267. A typical Dia al-Azzawi painting sells for around 45× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $175,677.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,509–$2,150† | $1,518† | $6,891 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $55,982–$89,406 | $70,046 | $286,267 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $286,267 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $235,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $86,997 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $49,113 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $38,451 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $34,852 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $6,891 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,600† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Dia al-Azzawi worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dia al-Azzawi work is $41,736. The median Dia al-Azzawi painting sells for $68,929 across 20 lots. The median Dia al-Azzawi print sells for $1,518 across 7 lots. The median Dia al-Azzawi work on paper sells for $24,437 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Dia al-Azzawi painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dia al-Azzawi painting is $68,929.

### What is Dia al-Azzawi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dia al-Azzawi painting is $286,267.

### What is the average price of a Dia al-Azzawi print?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dia al-Azzawi print is $1,518. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dia al-Azzawi's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dia al-Azzawi print is $6,891.

### What is the average price of a medium Dia al-Azzawi painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dia al-Azzawi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $70,046, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Dia al-Azzawi's auction record?

Dia al-Azzawi's auction record is $286,267, set in 2006.

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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, “Dia al-Azzawi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dia-al-azzawi (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.