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What is Iran’s work worth?

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 69 auction results for Iran at 3 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $621 including buyer’s premium (middle half $442–$1,639, n=16). The auction record is $4,814 for Naïn rug, wool and silk, Iran, c. 1975 (2023, Osenat). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1Naïn rug, wool and silk, Iran, c. 1975, 1975Naïn Laine et soie, Velours en laine soyeuse d agneau de qualité, fleurs entourées de soie sur fondations en coton$4,814OsenatNov 2023
2Teppich, Iran Wolle, geknüpft auf Baumwolle, Tabriz, 1960Iran Wolle, geknüpft, auf Baumwolle$4,156Kunsthaus LempertzMay 2019
3Carreau de revêtement rectangulaire, céramique émaillée, Iran, période QadjarGlazed ceramic, polychrome molded and painted under transparent glaze$3,219OsenatOct 2025
4Paire de fins tapis Kirman, laine sur coton, 1940Wool pile on cotton foundations$2,395OsenatNov 2024
5Tapis Najafabad, laine et coton, Iran, 1965Velours en laine et fondations en coton$2,290OsenatFeb 2023
6Nain rug, wool and silk, Iran, circa 1980, 1980Dessinées encadrant une large rosace centrale à couronne de boutons floraux en forme de diamants stylisés Quatre écoinçons a semis de bulbes floraux bleu azur Triple bordures dont la principale beige a entrelacs de fleurs et feuillages stylisés$1,979OsenatJan 2025
7Tapis Bidjar, Iran, fin XIXe début XXe siècleDessinés en polychromie$1,962OsenatJul 2023
8Tapis Kachan, laine soyeuse sur coton, Iran vers 1970, 1970Kachan Kork Velours en laine soyeuse d agneau de qualité sur fondations en coton$1,920OsenatJun 2023
9Tapis Mahal, velours de laine sur fondations en coton, Iran, 1930Wool velvet on cotton foundations$1,837OsenatMar 2025
10Tapis de palais Kachmar, Iran, velours en laine sur fondations en coton, 1965Velours en laine sur fondations en coton$1,828OsenatOct 2022
Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
MediumSalesMedian
Paintings15$853
Other48$781
Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
SizeSalesMedian
Large (over 120 cm)61$895

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 69 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures

Iran is an Iran artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $443. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Iran sold in 2026 for $505, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Iran work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Iran work is $443.

The median Iran work on paper sells for $963 across 2 lots.

The median Iran sculpture sells for $221 across 1 lots.

The median Iran painting sells for $41 across 1 lots.

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

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings1$41†$41†—2019-09-07
Works on Paper3$963$1,05866.7%2023-09-30
Sculpture & Installation1$221$221—2025-06-28
Masterpieces (top of market)4$3,687$4,814—2025-10-25

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Works on Paper2022$1,058
Works on Paper2023$868
Sculpture & Installation2025$221
Paintings2019$41†

† 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 Iran worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Iran work is $443. The median Iran work on paper sells for $963 across 2 lots. The median Iran sculpture sells for $221 across 1 lots. The median Iran painting sells for $41 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

What is Iran's auction record?

Iran's auction record is $2,395, set in 2024.

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