Ibrahim Hussein (1936–2009)
Ibrahim Hussein is a Malaysian artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $12,506. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ibrahim Hussein sold in 2021 for $32,076, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ibrahim Hussein on OpeningBid →What is a Ibrahim Hussein work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ibrahim Hussein work is $12,506.
The median Ibrahim Hussein painting sells for $24,859 across 10 lots.
The median Ibrahim Hussein print sells for $1,783 across 3 lots.
The median Ibrahim Hussein work on paper sells for $136,943 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $1,783‡ | $1,872‡ | 60% | 2026-04-14 |
| Paintings | 11 | $24,859 | $445,178 | 90.9% | 2026-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $136,943 | $136,943 | 33.3% | 2015-05-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $144,452 | $445,178 | — | 2015-05-31 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ibrahim Hussein's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $1,783 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $24,859, record $445,178. A typical Ibrahim Hussein painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $144,452.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $4,913–$7,370 | $6,520 | $17,641 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $445,178 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $144,452 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $136,943 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,872‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,783 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ibrahim Hussein worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ibrahim Hussein work is $12,506. The median Ibrahim Hussein painting sells for $24,859 across 10 lots. The median Ibrahim Hussein print sells for $1,783 across 3 lots. The median Ibrahim Hussein work on paper sells for $136,943 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Ibrahim Hussein painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ibrahim Hussein painting is $24,859.
What is Ibrahim Hussein's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ibrahim Hussein painting is $445,178.
What is Ibrahim Hussein's auction record?
Ibrahim Hussein's auction record is $445,178, set in 2013.
See the full Ibrahim Hussein record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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