Ghada Amer (b. 1963)
What is Ghada Amer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 69 auction results for Ghada Amer at 12 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $20,080 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,829–$44,183, n=14). The auction record is $223,250 for Untitled (The Big Blue Expression Painting BBEP) (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (The Big Blue Expression Painting BBEP), 1999-2000 | Painting | $223,250 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 2 | Eight Women in Black & White, 2004 | Painting | $146,500 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 3 | Untitled | — | $143,786 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | The Large White Painting, 2001 | Painting | $133,950 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 5 | Grey Iman, 2001 | Canvas | $131,797 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 6 | A Beautiful Day for Trini, 2008 | Embroidery | $120,650 | Phillips | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Pink, 1963 | Painting | $116,120 | Christie's | Feb 2005 |
| 8 | Women in Bubbles, 2004 | Painting | $106,027 | Christie's | Oct 2005 |
| 9 | Red and Colored Drips, 2002 | Canvas | $95,442 | Christie's | Jul 2010 |
| 10 | Arlequin for Andy, 2003 | Painting | $94,326 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $66,758 |
| Other | 21 | $18,900 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $6,300 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $67,446 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $15,480 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $4,445 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 69 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Ghada Amer is an Egyptian artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $33,394. 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 Ghada Amer sold in 2026 for $73,914, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ghada Amer on OpeningBid →What is a Ghada Amer work worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ghada Amer work is $33,394.
The median Ghada Amer painting sells for $31,584 across 16 lots.
The median Ghada Amer print sells for $1,524 across 3 lots.
The median Ghada Amer work on paper sells for $7,680 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $1,524 | $18,900 | 37.5% | 2025-04-16 |
| Paintings | 17 | $31,584 | $133,950 | 94.1% | 2026-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $7,680 | $10,345 | — | 2026-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $132,873 | $223,250 | — | 2024-03-12 |
Ghada Amer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $1,524 with 37.5% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $31,584, record $133,950. A typical Ghada Amer painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $132,873.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $6,300–$22,000 | $15,160 | $42,851 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $31,032–$72,125 | $50,778 | $133,950 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $133,950 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $82,026 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $18,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $10,345 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $8,192 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,524 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ghada Amer worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ghada Amer work is $33,394. The median Ghada Amer painting sells for $31,584 across 16 lots. The median Ghada Amer print sells for $1,524 across 3 lots. The median Ghada Amer work on paper sells for $7,680 across 5 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 Ghada Amer painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ghada Amer painting is $31,584.
What is Ghada Amer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ghada Amer painting is $133,950.
What is the average price of a large Ghada Amer painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ghada Amer painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $50,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Ghada Amer's auction record?
Ghada Amer's auction record is $223,250, set in 2006.
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