Lorna Selim (1928–2021)
Lorna Selim is an Iraqi artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $8,488.
A work by Lorna Selim sold in 2026 for $8,576, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lorna Selim on OpeningBid →What is a Lorna Selim work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lorna Selim work is $8,488.
The median Lorna Selim painting sells for $11,928 across 14 lots.
The median Lorna Selim work on paper sells for $4,259 across 4 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $11,928 | $49,271 | 82.4% | 2026-07-21 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $4,259 | $5,988 | — | 2026-07-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $49,271 | $49,271 | — | 2019-10-22 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $9,298–$49,271 | $13,139 | $49,271 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $49,271 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $49,271 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,988 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,418 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lorna Selim worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lorna Selim work is $8,488. The median Lorna Selim painting sells for $11,928 across 14 lots. The median Lorna Selim work on paper sells for $4,259 across 4 lots.
What is the average price of a Lorna Selim painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lorna Selim painting is $11,928.
What is Lorna Selim's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lorna Selim painting is $49,271.
What is Lorna Selim's auction record?
Lorna Selim's auction record is $49,271, set in 2019.
See the full Lorna Selim record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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