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# Ismail Shammout (1930–2006)

Ismail Shammout is a Palestinian artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $67,581.

A work by Ismail Shammout sold in 2025 for $83,718, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ismail Shammout work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ismail Shammout work is $67,581.

The median Ismail Shammout painting sells for $114,966 across 9 lots.

The median Ismail Shammout work on paper sells for $22,527 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $114,966 | $235,866 | 90% | 2019-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $22,527 | $25,745 | — | 2019-10-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $185,000 | $235,866 | — | 2019-10-23 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $51,892–$173,559 | $89,700 | $235,866 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $235,866 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $193,090 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $25,745 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $22,527 |

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 Shammout worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ismail Shammout work is $67,581. The median Ismail Shammout painting sells for $114,966 across 9 lots. The median Ismail Shammout work on paper sells for $22,527 across 3 lots.

### What is Ismail Shammout's auction record?

Ismail Shammout's auction record is $235,866, set in 2015.

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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.