Fazal Sheikh (b. 1965)
What is Fazal Sheikh’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Fazal Sheikh at 5 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $950 including buyer’s premium (middle half $743–$1,100, n=9). The auction record is $2,125 for Ajoh Achot and Achol Manyen, Sudanese Refugee Camp, Lokichoggio, Kenya (2018, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajoh Achot and Achol Manyen, Sudanese Refugee Camp, Lokichoggio, Kenya, 1992 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,125 | Wright | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | Lamu, Kenya, 1988 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,397 | Rago Arts | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Lamu, Kenya, 1988 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,207 | Rago Arts | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Lamu, Kenya, 1988 | Polytoned gelatin silver print from Polaroid Type 665 Positive/Negative film | $1,100 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Lamu, Kenya, 1988 | Polytoned gelatin silver print from Polaroid Type 665 Positive/Negative film | $1,100 | Wright | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Lamu, Kenya, 1988 | Polytoned gelatin silver print from Polaroid Type 665 Positive/Negative film | $950 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Lamu, Kenya, 1988 | Polytoned gelatin silver print from Polaroid Type 665 Positive/Negative film | $950 | Wright | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Gumercindo Lisboa Supports his Family by Working as a Migrant Laborer on Paolo's Farm near the Grande Sertão Veredas National Park, Brazil, 1999 | Cartes-de-visite | $819 | Rago Arts | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Rachel and Ochol, Family Section, Sudanese Refugee Camp, Lokichoggio, Kenya, 1965 | Gelatin silver print | $768 | Bonhams | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | SIMRAN, NEW DELHI, INDIA, 2007, 2007 | Pencil verso | $743 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 11 | $950 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $819 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Fazal Sheikh is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $950.
A work by Fazal Sheikh sold in 2025 for $1,207, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Fazal Sheikh on OpeningBid →What is a Fazal Sheikh work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fazal Sheikh work is $950.
The median Fazal Sheikh photograph sells for $819 across 7 lots.
The median Fazal Sheikh print sells for $743 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $743 | $743 | — | 2025-05-22 |
| Photography | 7 | $819 | $2,125 | — | 2025-11-21 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $511–$1,302 | $819 | $2,125 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2018 | $2,125 |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,397 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $743 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fazal Sheikh worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fazal Sheikh work is $950. The median Fazal Sheikh photograph sells for $819 across 7 lots. The median Fazal Sheikh print sells for $743 across 1 lots.
What is Fazal Sheikh's auction record?
Fazal Sheikh's auction record is $2,125, set in 2018.
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