Louay Kayyali (1934–1978)
Louay Kayyali is a Syria artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $83,527. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Louay Kayyali sold in 2025 for $900,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louay Kayyali work is $83,527.
The median Louay Kayyali painting sells for $86,500 across 70 lots.
The median Louay Kayyali print sells for $1,908 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Louay Kayyali paintings typically sell for $59,236–$110,644 (the middle half of 62 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,908 | $1,908 | — | 2024-09-26 |
| Paintings | 75 | $86,500† | $900,000 | 93.3% | 2026-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $140,067 | $900,000 | — | 2025-02-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Louay Kayyali's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,908. Paintings (75 lots) median $86,500, record $900,000. A typical Louay Kayyali painting sells for around 45× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 22 lots) the median is $140,067.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 62 | $59,236–$110,644† | $86,500† | $241,511 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $900,000 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $241,511 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,908 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louay Kayyali worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louay Kayyali work is $83,527. The median Louay Kayyali painting sells for $86,500 across 70 lots. The median Louay Kayyali print sells for $1,908 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Louay Kayyali paintings typically sell for $59,236–$110,644 (the middle half of 62 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Louay Kayyali painting?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louay Kayyali painting is $86,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Louay Kayyali's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louay Kayyali painting is $900,000.
What is the average price of a medium Louay Kayyali painting?
Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louay Kayyali painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $86,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Louay Kayyali's auction record?
Louay Kayyali's auction record is $900,000, set in 2025.
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