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# Mahmoud Sabri (1927–2012)

Mahmoud Sabri is an Iraq artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $80,674.

A work by Mahmoud Sabri sold in 2026 for $95,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Mahmoud Sabri work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-01).

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## What is a Mahmoud Sabri work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mahmoud Sabri work is $80,674.

The median Mahmoud Sabri painting sells for $185,365 across 14 lots.

The median Mahmoud Sabri work on paper sells for $30,478 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $185,365 | $886,696 | 82.4% | 2026-01-31 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $30,478 | $37,073 | 66.7% | 2025-10-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $425,000 | $886,696 | — | 2026-01-31 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $36,009–$162,837 | $71,971 | $406,400 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $139,756–$446,192 | $371,000 | $547,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $886,696 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $547,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $37,073 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $35,956 |

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 Mahmoud Sabri worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mahmoud Sabri work is $80,674. The median Mahmoud Sabri painting sells for $185,365 across 14 lots. The median Mahmoud Sabri work on paper sells for $30,478 across 4 lots.

### What is the average price of a Mahmoud Sabri painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mahmoud Sabri painting is $185,365.

### What is Mahmoud Sabri's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mahmoud Sabri painting is $886,696.

### What is Mahmoud Sabri's auction record?

Mahmoud Sabri's auction record is $886,696, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.