Ibrahim El-Salahi (b. 1930)
Ibrahim El-Salahi is a Sudanese artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $30,962. 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 Ibrahim El-Salahi sold in 2026 for $72,847, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ibrahim El-Salahi work is $30,962.
The median Ibrahim El-Salahi work on paper sells for $44,121 across 14 lots.
The median Ibrahim El-Salahi painting sells for $22,500 across 3 lots.
The median Ibrahim El-Salahi print sells for $25,142 across 2 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 | 2 | $25,142† | $46,035 | — | 2025-04-29 |
| Paintings | 3 | $22,500† | $26,695 | — | 2024-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $44,121‡ | $78,013 | — | 2026-10-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ibrahim El-Salahi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $25,142. Paintings (3 lots) median $22,500, record $26,695.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $18,536–$33,316‡ | $29,183‡ | $72,847 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $54,065–$65,880 | $55,943 | $78,013 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $78,013 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $72,847 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $46,035 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $26,695 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $22,500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4,250† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ibrahim El-Salahi worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ibrahim El-Salahi work is $30,962. The median Ibrahim El-Salahi work on paper sells for $44,121 across 14 lots. The median Ibrahim El-Salahi painting sells for $22,500 across 3 lots. The median Ibrahim El-Salahi print sells for $25,142 across 2 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 Ibrahim El-Salahi work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ibrahim El-Salahi work on paper is $44,121. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ibrahim El-Salahi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ibrahim El-Salahi work on paper is $78,013.
What is Ibrahim El-Salahi's auction record?
Ibrahim El-Salahi's auction record is $78,013, set in 2022.
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