Ismail Fattah (1934–2004)
Ismail Fattah is an Iraqi artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $31,809. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ismail Fattah sold in 2024 for $47,672, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ismail Fattah on OpeningBid →What is a Ismail Fattah work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ismail Fattah work is $31,809.
The median Ismail Fattah painting sells for $66,000 across 14 lots.
The median Ismail Fattah work on paper sells for $37,500 across 11 lots.
The median Ismail Fattah print sells for $3,528 across 5 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $3,528† | $17,426 | 71.4% | 2025-05-07 |
| Paintings | 18 | $66,000 | $191,834 | 77.8% | 2024-04-25 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $37,500 | $87,500 | — | 2026-06-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $32,368 | $61,788 | — | 2023-11-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $158,500 | $191,834 | — | 2015-10-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Ismail Fattah's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $3,528 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $66,000, record $191,834. A typical Ismail Fattah painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $158,500.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $12,508–$56,691 | $18,671 | $135,090 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $155,873–$173,000 | $158,500 | $191,834 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $22,500–$40,043 | $34,375 | $47,672 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $191,834 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $173,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $87,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $61,788 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $50,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $32,368 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $17,426 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $4,032 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ismail Fattah worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ismail Fattah work is $31,809. The median Ismail Fattah painting sells for $66,000 across 14 lots. The median Ismail Fattah work on paper sells for $37,500 across 11 lots. The median Ismail Fattah print sells for $3,528 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Ismail Fattah painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ismail Fattah painting is $66,000.
What is Ismail Fattah's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ismail Fattah painting is $191,834.
What is the average price of a Ismail Fattah work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ismail Fattah work on paper is $37,500.
What is Ismail Fattah's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ismail Fattah work on paper is $87,500.
What is Ismail Fattah's auction record?
Ismail Fattah's auction record is $191,834, set in 2014.
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