Mahmoud Said (1897–1964)
Mahmoud Said is an Egyptian artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $125,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Mahmoud Said sold in 2026 for $486,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mahmoud Said work is $125,000.
The median Mahmoud Said painting sells for $292,829 across 30 lots.
The median Mahmoud Said work on paper sells for $12,633 across 10 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 | 30 | $292,829‡ | $1.4M | — | 2026-11-01 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $12,633 | $125,000 | — | 2023-04-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 24 | $420,529 | $1.4M | — | 2026-11-01 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $59,807–$144,702‡ | $80,592‡ | $739,568 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $306,515–$692,715 | $548,607 | $1.4M |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $12,633–$22,897 | $13,422 | $125,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $1.4M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $125,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $30,003 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mahmoud Said worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mahmoud Said work is $125,000. The median Mahmoud Said painting sells for $292,829 across 30 lots. The median Mahmoud Said work on paper sells for $12,633 across 10 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Mahmoud Said painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mahmoud Said painting is $292,829. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Mahmoud Said's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mahmoud Said painting is $1,383,337.
What is the average price of a medium Mahmoud Said painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mahmoud Said painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $548,607, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Mahmoud Said painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mahmoud Said painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $80,592, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Mahmoud Said's auction record?
Mahmoud Said's auction record is $1,383,337, set in 2010.
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