> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/firdausi-4 · updated 2026-11-03

# Firdausi

## What is Firdausi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Firdausi at 5 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,754 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,006–$9,061, n=8). The auction record is $184,667 for Shahnama, The Book of Kings (2014, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shahnama, The Book of Kings, 1828 | Manuscript | $184,667 | Bonhams | Apr 2014 |
| 2 | Suleyman and Bilqis Enthroned with Courtiers, Animals, Birds and Jinns, and the illuminated opening of the Baysunghuri preface, 16th century | Ink, gouache, gold on paper | $148,866 | Sotheby's | Apr 2014 |
| 3 | Shahnameh, 1577 AD | Ink on paper - bound manuscript | $113,302 | Sotheby's | Apr 2018 |
| 4 | Gayumars' First Achievement: the Introduction of Clothing, 16th century | Gouache, ink and gold on paper | $94,193 | Sotheby's | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | Shahnama, The Book of Kings, 1840 | Manuscripts | $69,850 | Bonhams | Oct 2012 |
| 6 | Shahnameh | Manuscript | $40,094 | Sotheby's | Apr 2017 |
| 7 | Siyavash demonstrating his prowess before Afrasiyab, circa 1300 | Manuscript leaf | $33,931 | Sotheby's | Oct 2013 |
| 8 | Goruy-e Zerah Hanged, 16th century | Gouache, ink and gold on paper | $32,135 | Sotheby's | Oct 2014 |
| 9 | The arrival of Sam in the mountains to seek Zal, brought forth by the Simurgh | Gouache | $30,792 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | The King of Mazandaran Turns into a Rock, 16th century | Gold and ink on paper | $30,212 | Sotheby's | Oct 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 48 | $12,438 |
| Other | 7 | $6,113 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $10,361 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Firdausi is a Persian artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $12,438.

A work by Firdausi sold in 2026 for $14,601, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Firdausi work worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Firdausi work is $12,438.

The median Firdausi work on paper sells for $12,317 across 15 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 18 | $12,317 | $30,792 | 83.3% | 2025-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $148,866 | $184,667 | — | 2018-04-25 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $11,547–$17,906 | $13,259 | $30,792 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $30,792 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $23,739 |

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 Firdausi worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Firdausi work is $12,438. The median Firdausi work on paper sells for $12,317 across 15 lots.

### What is the average price of a Firdausi work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Firdausi work on paper is $12,317.

### What is Firdausi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Firdausi work on paper is $30,792.

### What is the average price of a small Firdausi work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Firdausi work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $13,259, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Firdausi's auction record?

Firdausi's auction record is $184,667, set in 2014.

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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, “Firdausi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/firdausi-4 (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.