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# Ismail Al-Sheikhly (b. 1924)

Ismail Al-Sheikhly is an Iraqi artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $8,614.

A work by Ismail Al-Sheikhly sold in 2021 for $8,614, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ismail Al-Sheikhly work is $8,614.

The median Ismail Al-Sheikhly painting sells for $10,867 across 4 lots.

The median Ismail Al-Sheikhly work on paper sells for $7,634 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $10,867 | $68,750 | — | 2023-11-09 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $7,634 | $7,634 | — | 2006-11-01 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $68,750 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $13,121 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $7,634 |

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 Ismail Al-Sheikhly worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ismail Al-Sheikhly work is $8,614. The median Ismail Al-Sheikhly painting sells for $10,867 across 4 lots. The median Ismail Al-Sheikhly work on paper sells for $7,634 across 1 lots.

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

Ismail Al-Sheikhly's auction record is $68,750, set in 2016.

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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.