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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lorna Selim auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lorna-selim (updated 2026-11-02).

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.