Nizami
What is Nizami’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for Nizami at 10 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,548 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,374–$1,726, n=5). The auction record is $186,468 for Bahram Gur and the Chinese princess Yaghmanaz in the sandalwood pavilion (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahram Gur and the Chinese princess Yaghmanaz in the sandalwood pavilion, 1595 | Gouache | $186,468 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | An angel bringing a message for Iskandar, circa 1600 | Gouache | $55,267 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Haft Paykar ('Seven Princesses') and Layla wa Majnun, circa 1590 | Ink on paper, leather binding | $47,676 | Sotheby's | Apr 2013 |
| 4 | Nizami, Khamsa, 2022 | Manuscript | $41,352 | Bonhams | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | Khamsa, 1558-1559 | Manuscript | $29,840 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | Khamsa, 16th century | Persian manuscript on paper, 264ff, each folio with 21ll. of black nasta'liq script arranged in four columns with black-ruled gold divisions, titles in red, text within gold and polychrome rules, later added opening headpiece, with 10 added Qajar miniatures | $16,080 | Christie's | Apr 2012 |
| 7 | Makhzan al-Asrar, part of the Khamsa, depicting Harun al-Rashid in the bath house, with the barber asking the Caliph for his daughter's hand, circa 1570 | Persian manuscript on paper, text written in nasta'liq in black ink in four columns horizontally, further text written diagonally, intercolumnar rules in blue, headings in nasta'liq in white within illuminated panels, painting in gouache and gold, inner margins ruled in colours and gold leaf | $14,601 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| 8 | Majnun in the desert | Watercolour on paper | $13,945 | Sotheby's | Apr 2018 |
| 9 | Khamsa and Sharafnameh, 1748 | Manuscript | $12,587 | Sotheby's | Apr 2016 |
| 10 | the battle of the clans, 16th century | Gouache heightened with gold on paper | $11,577 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 34 | $6,030 |
| Other | 6 | $1,736 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $5,340 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Nizami is an Iranian artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $5,594. 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 Nizami sold in 2026 for $14,601, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nizami work is $5,594.
The median Nizami work on paper sells for $4,056 across 8 lots.
The median Nizami painting sells for $120,868 across 2 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 | 2 | $120,868 | $186,468 | — | 2024-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $4,056‡ | $13,945 | 57.1% | 2025-10-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $55,267 | $186,468 | — | 2024-10-23 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,245–$5,261‡ | $3,140‡ | $13,945 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $186,468 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $55,267 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $13,945 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $5,651 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nizami worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nizami work is $5,594. The median Nizami work on paper sells for $4,056 across 8 lots. The median Nizami painting sells for $120,868 across 2 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 the average price of a Nizami work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nizami work on paper is $4,056. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Nizami's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nizami work on paper is $13,945.
What is Nizami's auction record?
Nizami's auction record is $186,468, set in 2024.
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