> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mona-hatoum · updated 2026-11-02

# Mona Hatoum (b. 1952)

## What is Mona Hatoum’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 123 auction results for Mona Hatoum at 13 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,142 including buyer’s premium (middle half $786–$19,677, n=25). The auction record is $253,157 for Untitled (Wheelchair) (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Wheelchair), 1998 | Chrome steel | $253,157 | Christie's | Feb 2013 |
| 2 | Untitled (wheelchair), 1998 | Stainless steel | $181,122 | Phillips | Mar 2017 |
| 3 | Silence, 1994 | Glass | $149,000 | Christie's | Nov 2000 |
| 4 | Untitled (two steel wire mesh chairs), 1992 | Steel | $109,000 | Christie's | Sep 2007 |
| 5 | Cells II, 2015 | Blown glass | $107,950 | Sotheby's | Sep 2023 |
| 6 | Untitled | Welded steel, magnets and iron filings | $106,250 | Sotheby's | Apr 2013 |
| 7 | Slicer, 1999 | Varnished steel and thermoformed plastic | $103,019 | Christie's | Jul 2008 |
| 8 | Marbles Carpet, 1995 | Marbles Carpet | $101,105 | Christie's | Jun 2000 |
| 9 | Slicer, 1999 | Varnished steel and thermoformed plastic | $100,000 | Phillips | Nov 2016 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deep Throat, 1996 | Glass | $114,935 | Christie's | Feb 2006 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 35 | $22,230 |
| Paintings | 7 | $19,551 |
| Other | 42 | $8,465 |
| Photographs | 11 | $4,608 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $3,204 |
| Prints | 5 | $1,148 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $34,027 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 40 | $12,506 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $4,000 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 123 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mona Hatoum is a Palestinian artist with 143 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $7,051. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Mona Hatoum sold in 2026 for $37,060, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mona Hatoum work worth?

Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mona Hatoum work is $7,051.

The median Mona Hatoum sculpture sells for $22,230 across 41 lots.

The median Mona Hatoum photograph sells for $1,700 across 17 lots.

The median Mona Hatoum print sells for $3,354 across 15 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Mona Hatoum sculptures typically sell for $4,445–$66,871 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 16 | $3,354 | $68,870 | 93.8% | 2025-07-18 |
| Paintings | 1 | $20,664 | $20,664 | — | 2008-02-07 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $3,172 | $27,940 | 93.3% | 2025-02-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 47 | $22,230 | $253,157 | 87.2% | 2026-06-25 |
| Photography | 21 | $1,700† | $86,258 | 81% | 2025-06-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $107,950 | $253,157 | — | 2023-09-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Mona Hatoum's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $3,354 with 93.8% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $20,664, record $20,664. A typical Mona Hatoum painting sells for around 6.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $107,950.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,533–$4,445 | $2,470 | $32,500 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,397–$4,000 | $3,094 | $4,141 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $7,986–$33,643 | $17,365 | $45,044 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $4,445–$66,871 | $20,541 | $253,157 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $29,945–$99,695 | $79,764 | $101,105 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $693–$1,833 | $1,440 | $7,050 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,678–$6,700† | $4,608† | $86,258 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $253,157 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $181,122 |
| Photography | 2002 | $86,258 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $68,870 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $34,027 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $27,940 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $20,664 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $12,511 |

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 Mona Hatoum worth?

Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mona Hatoum work is $7,051. The median Mona Hatoum sculpture sells for $22,230 across 41 lots. The median Mona Hatoum photograph sells for $1,700 across 17 lots. The median Mona Hatoum print sells for $3,354 across 15 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Mona Hatoum sculptures typically sell for $4,445–$66,871 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Mona Hatoum sculpture?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mona Hatoum sculpture is $22,230.

### What is Mona Hatoum's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mona Hatoum sculpture is $253,157.

### What is the average price of a Mona Hatoum photograph?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mona Hatoum photograph is $1,700. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mona Hatoum's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mona Hatoum photograph is $86,258.

### What is the average price of a Mona Hatoum print?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mona Hatoum print is $3,354.

### What is Mona Hatoum's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mona Hatoum print is $68,870.

### What is the average price of a medium Mona Hatoum sculpture?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mona Hatoum sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,541, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Mona Hatoum sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mona Hatoum sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $17,365, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Mona Hatoum's auction record?

Mona Hatoum's auction record is $253,157, set in 2013.

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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, “Mona Hatoum auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mona-hatoum (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.