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# Hayv Kahraman (b. 1981)

Hayv Kahraman is an Iraqi artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $75,775.

A work by Hayv Kahraman sold in 2025 for $95,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hayv Kahraman work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hayv Kahraman work is $75,775.

The median Hayv Kahraman painting sells for $95,250 across 18 lots.

The median Hayv Kahraman work on paper sells for $53,689 across 7 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $95,250 | $186,708 | 94.7% | 2025-11-12 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $53,689 | $81,900 | 63.6% | 2024-04-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $141,351 | $186,708 | — | 2023-04-25 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $68,750–$115,062 | $98,500 | $186,708 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $47,672–$63,000 | $53,689 | $81,900 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $186,708 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $153,281 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $81,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $66,741 |

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 Hayv Kahraman worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hayv Kahraman work is $75,775. The median Hayv Kahraman painting sells for $95,250 across 18 lots. The median Hayv Kahraman work on paper sells for $53,689 across 7 lots.

### What is the average price of a Hayv Kahraman painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hayv Kahraman painting is $95,250.

### What is Hayv Kahraman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hayv Kahraman painting is $186,708.

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

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hayv Kahraman work on paper is $53,689.

### What is Hayv Kahraman's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hayv Kahraman work on paper is $81,900.

### What is the average price of a large Hayv Kahraman painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Hayv Kahraman painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $98,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Hayv Kahraman's auction record?

Hayv Kahraman's auction record is $186,708, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hayv Kahraman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hayv-kahraman (updated 2026-11-01).

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.