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# Lalla Essaydi (b. 1956)

## What is Lalla Essaydi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 73 auction results for Lalla Essaydi at 9 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,880 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,816–$14,030, n=7). The auction record is $111,582 for Harem #18 (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bullets Revisited #3, 2012 | Chromogenic print mounted on aluminium, in three parts | $81,250 | Christie's | Apr 2013 |
| 2 | Harem 14C, 2009 | Chromogenic print mounted on aluminium | $80,500 | Christie's | Apr 2012 |
| 3 | Bullets #5, 2009 | Chromogenic print mounted on aluminium | $68,500 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 4 | Dancer Triptych (#8, #10, #12), 2009 | Chromogenic print mounted on aluminium, in three parts | $57,500 | Christie's | Apr 2013 |
| 5 | Les Femmes du Maroc: Kenza | Hand coloring | $56,250 | Phillips | Apr 2013 |
| 6 | Harem #16, 2009 | Chromogenic print mounted on aluminium with UV protective laminate | $52,500 | Christie's | Oct 2012 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harem #18, 2009 | Chromogenic print mounted on aluminium | $111,582 | Christie's | Apr 2011 |
| 2 | Harem Revisited #33, 2012 | Chromogenic print mounted on aluminium | $75,000 | Christie's | Apr 2013 |
| 3 | Harem Revisited #33, 2012 | Chromogenic print mounted on aluminum | $61,312 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 4 | Harem #2, 2009 | Hand coloring | $60,000 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 62 | $22,590 |
| Other | 5 | $16,151 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $37,033 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 35 | $16,250 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 73 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lalla Essaydi is a Moroccan artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $22,500. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Lalla Essaydi sold in 2026 for $23,923, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lalla Essaydi work worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lalla Essaydi work is $22,500.

The median Lalla Essaydi photograph sells for $17,500 across 48 lots.

The median Lalla Essaydi sculpture sells for $43,750 across 21 lots.

The median Lalla Essaydi print sells for $17,879 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Lalla Essaydi photographs typically sell for $7,500–$22,680 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Lalla Essaydi photographs typically sell for $16,433–$46,267 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $17,879 | $19,607 | — | 2023-12-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $9,600 | $9,600 | — | 2011-04-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 23 | $43,750 | $81,250 | 91.3% | 2021-06-16 |
| Photography | 57 | $17,500‡ | $111,582 | 84.2% | 2026-10-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $80,875 | $111,582 | — | 2013-04-16 |

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $18,137–$32,500 | $28,750 | $57,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $43,750–$70,125 | $51,250 | $81,250 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $7,500–$22,680 | $15,360 | $46,025 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $16,433–$46,267 | $23,093 | $111,582 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2011 | $111,582 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $81,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $80,500 |
| Photography | 2015 | $60,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $19,607 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $16,151 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $9,600 |

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 Lalla Essaydi worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lalla Essaydi work is $22,500. The median Lalla Essaydi photograph sells for $17,500 across 48 lots. The median Lalla Essaydi sculpture sells for $43,750 across 21 lots. The median Lalla Essaydi print sells for $17,879 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lalla Essaydi photographs typically sell for $7,500–$22,680 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Lalla Essaydi photographs typically sell for $16,433–$46,267 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Lalla Essaydi photograph?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lalla Essaydi photograph is $17,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lalla Essaydi's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lalla Essaydi photograph is $111,582.

### What is the average price of a Lalla Essaydi sculpture?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lalla Essaydi sculpture is $43,750.

### What is Lalla Essaydi's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lalla Essaydi sculpture is $81,250.

### What is the average price of a medium Lalla Essaydi photograph?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lalla Essaydi photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Lalla Essaydi photograph?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Lalla Essaydi photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $23,093, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Lalla Essaydi's auction record?

Lalla Essaydi's auction record is $111,582, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.