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# Ismael Al-Sheikhly (1924–2002)

Ismael Al-Sheikhly is an Iraqi artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $10,207. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ismael Al-Sheikhly sold in 2026 for $12,166, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ismael Al-Sheikhly work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ismael Al-Sheikhly work is $10,207.

The median Ismael Al-Sheikhly painting sells for $10,207 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $10,207‡ | $112,925 | — | 2026-02-26 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $112,925 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $12,166 |

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 Ismael Al-Sheikhly worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ismael Al-Sheikhly work is $10,207. The median Ismael Al-Sheikhly painting sells for $10,207 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ismael Al-Sheikhly's auction record?

Ismael Al-Sheikhly's auction record is $112,925, set in 2008.

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

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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.