Elie Kanaan (1926–2009)
Elie Kanaan is a Lebanese artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $5,718. 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 Elie Kanaan sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $8,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Elie Kanaan on OpeningBid →What is a Elie Kanaan work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elie Kanaan work is $5,718.
The median Elie Kanaan painting sells for $14,062 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $14,062 | $32,500 | 85.7% | 2019-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 50% | 2025-02-20 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $32,500 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $16,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Elie Kanaan worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elie Kanaan work is $5,718. The median Elie Kanaan painting sells for $14,062 across 6 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 Elie Kanaan's auction record?
Elie Kanaan's auction record is $32,500, set in 2018.
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