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# Mehdi Ghadyanloo (b. 1980)

## What is Mehdi Ghadyanloo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Mehdi Ghadyanloo at 5 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $18,629 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,306–$65,624, n=31). The auction record is $1,512,000 for Exploration of the Sun (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exploration of the Sun, 2020 | Acrylic paint | $1,512,000 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| 2 | In the Empire of Sun, 2021 | Acrylic paint | $1,323,001 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Memories of the Future, 2021 | Acrylic paint | $323,956 | Christie's | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | The State of Light, 2020 | Oil on canvas | $178,297 | Christie's | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | The Unreachable Beauties, 2022 | Acrylic paint | $164,661 | Phillips | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Pink Slide, 2021 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $162,072 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | The Jester's Playground, 2023 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $154,984 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled, 2023-2024 | Oil paint | $138,601 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | The Lost Trojan, 2022 | Acrylic and oil on canvas | $132,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Untitled (acrylic and oil on canvas), 2023 | Acrylic paint | $128,779 | Phillips | Dec 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $61,950 |
| Prints | 21 | $1,024 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $76,200 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $1,101 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mehdi Ghadyanloo is an Iranian artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $18,629.

A work by Mehdi Ghadyanloo sold in 2026 for $154,984, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Mehdi Ghadyanloo work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Mehdi Ghadyanloo work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mehdi Ghadyanloo work is $18,629.

The median Mehdi Ghadyanloo painting sells for $68,024 across 26 lots.

The median Mehdi Ghadyanloo print sells for $1,009 across 21 lots.

The median Mehdi Ghadyanloo work on paper sells for $10,795 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Mehdi Ghadyanloo paintings typically sell for $28,800–$162,072 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Mehdi Ghadyanloo prints typically sell for $558–$1,357 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 25 | $1,009 | $2,735 | 84% | 2026-03-31 |
| Paintings | 27 | $68,024 | $1.5M | 96.3% | 2026-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $10,795 | $10,795 | — | 2025-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $162,072 | $1.5M | — | 2026-09-29 |

Mehdi Ghadyanloo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $1,009 with 84% sell-through. Paintings (27 lots) median $68,024, record $1,512,000. A typical Mehdi Ghadyanloo painting sells for around 67× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $162,072.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $558–$1,357 | $1,017 | $2,735 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $48,966–$61,950 | $52,344 | $74,097 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $28,800–$162,072 | $114,282 | $1.5M |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $1.5M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $10,795 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $2,735 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $2,364 |

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 Mehdi Ghadyanloo worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mehdi Ghadyanloo work is $18,629. The median Mehdi Ghadyanloo painting sells for $68,024 across 26 lots. The median Mehdi Ghadyanloo print sells for $1,009 across 21 lots. The median Mehdi Ghadyanloo work on paper sells for $10,795 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Mehdi Ghadyanloo paintings typically sell for $28,800–$162,072 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Mehdi Ghadyanloo prints typically sell for $558–$1,357 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Mehdi Ghadyanloo painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mehdi Ghadyanloo painting is $68,024.

### What is Mehdi Ghadyanloo's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mehdi Ghadyanloo painting is $1,512,000.

### What is the average price of a Mehdi Ghadyanloo print?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mehdi Ghadyanloo print is $1,009.

### What is Mehdi Ghadyanloo's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mehdi Ghadyanloo print is $2,735.

### What is the average price of a large Mehdi Ghadyanloo painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Mehdi Ghadyanloo painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $114,282, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Mehdi Ghadyanloo print?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mehdi Ghadyanloo print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,017, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Mehdi Ghadyanloo's auction record?

Mehdi Ghadyanloo's auction record is $1,512,000, set in 2023.

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