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# Farhad Moshiri (1963–2024)

Farhad Moshiri is an Iranian artist with 106 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $115,305. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Farhad Moshiri sold in 2026 for $230,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Farhad Moshiri work worth?

Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Farhad Moshiri work is $115,305.

The median Farhad Moshiri painting sells for $121,591 across 70 lots.

The median Farhad Moshiri print sells for $12,644 across 2 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Farhad Moshiri paintings typically sell for $88,025–$182,656 (the middle half of 56 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $12,644 | $14,089 | — | 2014-09-25 |
| Paintings | 77 | $121,591 | $987,750 | 90.9% | 2025-05-14 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 58 | $155,328 | $987,750 | — | 2026-11-01 |

Farhad Moshiri's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $12,644. Paintings (77 lots) median $121,591, record $987,750. A typical Farhad Moshiri painting sells for around 9.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 58 lots) the median is $155,328.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $56,250–$125,000 | $74,500 | $155,657 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 56 | $88,025–$182,656 | $134,127 | $987,750 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $987,750 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $434,554 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $14,089 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $11,199 |

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 Farhad Moshiri worth?

Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Farhad Moshiri work is $115,305. The median Farhad Moshiri painting sells for $121,591 across 70 lots. The median Farhad Moshiri print sells for $12,644 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Farhad Moshiri paintings typically sell for $88,025–$182,656 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Farhad Moshiri painting?

Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Farhad Moshiri painting is $121,591.

### What is Farhad Moshiri's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Farhad Moshiri painting is $987,750.

### What is the average price of a large Farhad Moshiri painting?

Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Farhad Moshiri painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $134,127, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Farhad Moshiri's auction record?

Farhad Moshiri's auction record is $987,750, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Farhad Moshiri auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/farhad-moshiri (updated 2026-11-02).

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.