Fahrelnissa Zeid (1901–1991)
What is Fahrelnissa Zeid’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 120 auction results for Fahrelnissa Zeid at 6 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $45,762 including buyer’s premium (middle half $24,811–$139,426, n=11). The auction record is $1,273,083 for Towards a Sky (2017, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Towards a Sky, 1953 | Oil on canvas | $1,273,083 | Sotheby's | Apr 2017 |
| 2 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $1,014,622 | Sotheby's | Apr 2010 |
| 3 | Ischia, 1965 | Oil paint | $463,796 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Emin Efendi Lokantasi, 1901 | Painting | $350,867 | Bonhams | Oct 2012 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on canvas), circa 1950s | Oil on canvas | $260,852 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | Carnations, 1946 | Oil paint | $252,913 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Boats on the Bosphorus, 1901 | Painting | $215,204 | Bonhams | Oct 2012 |
| 8 | Arabian Queen, 1901 | Painting | $205,514 | Bonhams | Oct 2012 |
| 9 | Abstract (From the London Series), 1959 | Oil paint | $203,480 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 10 | Maternelle, 1973 | Olja på duk | $186,117 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $81,434 |
| Works on paper | 56 | $12,300 |
| Other | 25 | $7,671 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $232,166 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $44,414 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 75 | $8,479 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 120 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Fahrelnissa Zeid is a Turkish artist with 128 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $14,046. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Fahrelnissa Zeid sold in 2026 for $524,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fahrelnissa Zeid work is $14,046.
The median Fahrelnissa Zeid work on paper sells for $11,103 across 62 lots.
The median Fahrelnissa Zeid painting sells for $66,767 across 41 lots.
The median Fahrelnissa Zeid print sells for $358 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Fahrelnissa Zeid work on papers typically sell for $4,337–$15,141 (the middle half of 49 sold 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 | 3 | $358 | $654 | — | 2019-02-08 |
| Paintings | 43 | $66,767 | $1M | 95.3% | 2026-11-01 |
| Works on Paper | 62 | $11,103† | $1.3M | — | 2026-04-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $215,204 | $1.3M | — | 2026-11-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Fahrelnissa Zeid's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $358. Paintings (43 lots) median $66,767, record $1,014,622. A typical Fahrelnissa Zeid painting sells for around 187× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $215,204.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $7,066–$15,898 | $11,406 | $86,851 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $47,442–$164,600 | $69,870 | $486,400 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $194,799–$407,331 | $260,852 | $524,800 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $4,337–$15,141† | $8,075† | $57,032 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $20,891–$55,508 | $23,605 | $92,735 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1.3M |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1M |
| Paintings | 2026 | $524,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $92,735 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $654 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $358 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fahrelnissa Zeid worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fahrelnissa Zeid work is $14,046. The median Fahrelnissa Zeid work on paper sells for $11,103 across 62 lots. The median Fahrelnissa Zeid painting sells for $66,767 across 41 lots. The median Fahrelnissa Zeid print sells for $358 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Fahrelnissa Zeid work on papers typically sell for $4,337–$15,141 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Fahrelnissa Zeid work on paper?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fahrelnissa Zeid work on paper is $11,103. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Fahrelnissa Zeid's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fahrelnissa Zeid work on paper is $1,273,083.
What is the average price of a Fahrelnissa Zeid painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fahrelnissa Zeid painting is $66,767.
What is Fahrelnissa Zeid's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fahrelnissa Zeid painting is $1,014,622.
What is the average price of a small Fahrelnissa Zeid work on paper?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fahrelnissa Zeid work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,075, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Fahrelnissa Zeid painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fahrelnissa Zeid painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $69,870, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Fahrelnissa Zeid's auction record?
Fahrelnissa Zeid's auction record is $1,273,083, set in 2017.
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