> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ishmael-armarh · updated 2026-11-02

# Ishmael Armarh (b. 1986)

## What is Ishmael Armarh’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for Ishmael Armarh at 4 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,932 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,247–$9,462, n=7). The auction record is $325,920 for Untitled (2026, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 2022 | Acrylic on canvas | $325,920 | Artcurial | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Saturday Nights, 2022 | Acrylic on canvas | $27,645 | Christie's | Jul 2008 |
| 3 | Ed West, 2022 | Acrylic on canvas | $22,459 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Corporal Cadet Mensah, 2022 | Acrylic on canvas | $9,462 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Duke Coast East, 2019 | Acrylic on canvas | $9,462 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Princess of Ashanti Kingdom, 2022 | Acrylic paint | $6,932 | Artcurial | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Good Soul, 2023 | Acrylic on canvas | $5,240 | Artcurial | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Duke Liberty, 1986 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,255 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Orange Flint, 2022 | Acrylic paint | $1,921 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $9,462 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $9,462 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ishmael Armarh is a Ghanaian artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $9,462.

A work by Ishmael Armarh sold in 2026 for $325,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ishmael Armarh work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ishmael Armarh work is $9,462.

The median Ishmael Armarh painting sells for $9,462 across 11 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $9,462 | $325,920 | — | 2026-07-14 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $5,240–$22,459 | $9,462 | $325,920 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $325,920 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $27,645 |

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 Ishmael Armarh worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ishmael Armarh work is $9,462. The median Ishmael Armarh painting sells for $9,462 across 11 lots.

### What is the average price of a Ishmael Armarh painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ishmael Armarh painting is $9,462.

### What is Ishmael Armarh's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ishmael Armarh painting is $325,920.

### What is Ishmael Armarh's auction record?

Ishmael Armarh's auction record is $325,920, set in 2026.

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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, “Ishmael Armarh auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ishmael-armarh (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.