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# Fahrelnissa Zeid (1901–1991)

## What is Fahrelnissa Zeid’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 122 auction results for Fahrelnissa Zeid at 6 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $53,340 including buyer’s premium (middle half $26,017–$203,480, n=13). The auction record is $1,273,083 for Towards a Sky (2017, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | 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 | Composition, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $524,800 | Christie's | Nov 2026 |
| 4 | Endless Thoughts, late 1970s | Oil on canvas | $486,400 | Christie's | Nov 2026 |
| 5 | Ischia, 1965 | Oil paint | $463,796 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Emin Efendi Lokantasi, 1901 | Painting | $350,867 | Bonhams | Oct 2012 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on canvas), circa 1950s | Oil on canvas | $260,852 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Carnations, 1946 | Oil paint | $252,913 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Boats on the Bosphorus, 1901 | Painting | $215,204 | Bonhams | Oct 2012 |
| 10 | Arabian Queen, 1901 | Painting | $205,514 | Bonhams | Oct 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $87,762 |
| Works on paper | 56 | $12,300 |
| Other | 25 | $7,671 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $260,852 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $46,432 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 75 | $8,479 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 122 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Fahrelnissa Zeid is a Turkish artist with 128 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $14,132. 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.

**2 Fahrelnissa Zeid works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Fahrelnissa Zeid work worth?

Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fahrelnissa Zeid work is $14,132.

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Fahrelnissa Zeid worth?

Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fahrelnissa Zeid work is $14,132. 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Fahrelnissa Zeid auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fahrelnissa-zeid (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.