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

# Hala Matta (b. 1970)

## What is Hala Matta’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for Hala Matta at 5 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,078 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,960–$7,844, n=11). The auction record is $8,629 for Colonne (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colonne, 1970 | Enamel | $8,629 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Ensemble de deux totems, 1970 | Enamel | $8,629 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Panneau décoratif, 1970 | Decorative panel | $8,629 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Panneau décoratif, 1970 | Decorative panel | $7,060 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Playtime Totems A & B, 2019 | Ceramic stoneware made with raku firing, in two pieces | $4,602 | Christie's | Feb 2004 |
| 6 | Assiette décorative, 1970 | Enamel | $4,078 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | ƒ Hala Matta (née en 1970) Assiette décorative - Pièce unique, 1970 | Enamel | $4,078 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Playtime Totems A & B, 2019 | Stoneware | $3,158 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 9 | Assiette décorative, 1970 | Enamel | $3,138 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Masque, 1970 | Enamel | $2,039 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $3,148 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $5,831 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,960 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hala Matta is a Lebanese artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $3,148.

A work by Hala Matta sold in 2026 for $7,060, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hala Matta work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hala Matta work is $3,148.

The median Hala Matta sculpture sells for $1,552 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,552 | $2,018 | — | 2021-10-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,629 | $8,629 | — | 2026-07-02 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $2,018 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,086 |

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 Hala Matta worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hala Matta work is $3,148. The median Hala Matta sculpture sells for $1,552 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hala Matta's auction record?

Hala Matta's auction record is $8,629, set in 2026.

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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, “Hala Matta auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hala-matta (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.