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# Halim Al-Karim (b. 1963)

Halim Al-Karim is an Iraqi artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $3,281. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Halim Al-Karim sold in 2026 for $6,738, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Halim Al-Karim work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Halim Al-Karim work is $3,281.

The median Halim Al-Karim print sells for $5,888 across 6 lots.

The median Halim Al-Karim photograph sells for $648 across 2 lots.

The median Halim Al-Karim sculpture sells for $6,382 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $5,888† | $45,983 | 85.7% | 2026-06-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $6,382 | $6,382 | — | 2018-12-06 |
| Photography | 4 | $648 | $719 | 50% | 2018-12-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $5,039–$45,723 | $6,738 | $45,983 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $45,983 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $45,723 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $6,382 |
| Photography | 2018 | $719 |
| Photography | 2015 | $577 |

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 Halim Al-Karim worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Halim Al-Karim work is $3,281. The median Halim Al-Karim print sells for $5,888 across 6 lots. The median Halim Al-Karim photograph sells for $648 across 2 lots. The median Halim Al-Karim sculpture sells for $6,382 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Halim Al-Karim's auction record?

Halim Al-Karim's auction record is $45,983, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Halim Al-Karim auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/halim-al-karim (updated 2026-11-02).

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.