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# Leyly Matine-Daftary (1937–2007)

Leyly Matine-Daftary is an Iranian artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $53,821.

A work by Leyly Matine-Daftary sold in 2023 for $54,065, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Leyly Matine-Daftary work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Leyly Matine-Daftary work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leyly Matine-Daftary work is $53,821.

The median Leyly Matine-Daftary painting sells for $54,065 across 7 lots.

The median Leyly Matine-Daftary work on paper sells for $2,819 across 1 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 | 8 | $54,065 | $139,121 | 87.5% | 2023-11-09 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,819 | $2,819 | — | 2024-02-22 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $33,336–$96,813 | $53,821 | $139,121 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $139,121 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $111,062 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,819 |

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 Leyly Matine-Daftary worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leyly Matine-Daftary work is $53,821. The median Leyly Matine-Daftary painting sells for $54,065 across 7 lots. The median Leyly Matine-Daftary work on paper sells for $2,819 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Leyly Matine-Daftary's auction record?

Leyly Matine-Daftary's auction record is $139,121, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.