Nael Hanna (b. 1959)
What is Nael Hanna’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Nael Hanna at 4 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,273 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,282–$4,955, n=11). The auction record is $7,364 for EAST HAVEN I (2026, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EAST HAVEN I | <p>Signed and indistinctly dated lower left, oil on board </p> | $7,364 | Lyon & Turnbull | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | FIELDS MEET THE SEA | <p>Signed lower right, oil on canvas </p> | $5,696 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2025 |
| 3 | EAST HAVEN | Signed lower right, oil on canvas | $5,234 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2022 |
| 4 | WASHED CREELS, WEST COAST SCOTLAND | Signed lower left, oil on canvas | $5,153 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | SCOTTISH WILD FLOWERS AND BLACK COCKEREL | <p>Signed lower left, oil on canvas </p> | $4,756 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | EAST COAST MOONRISE | <p>Signed lower right, oil on board</p> | $4,628 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2025 |
| 7 | BRIDGE OVER A VENETIAN CANAL | <p>Signed lower left, oil on canvas</p> | $4,273 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2025 |
| 8 | STILL-LIFE WITH POPPIES | <p>Signed lower left, oil on canvas </p> | $3,915 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2026 |
| 9 | IONA | <p>Signed lower left, oil on canvas </p> | $3,506 | Lyon & Turnbull | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | MOONLIGHT OVER THE NORTH SEA | <p>Signed lower left, inscribed with title verso, oil on board</p> | $3,058 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $2,972 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $3,058 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,337 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Nael Hanna is an Iraqi artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,697. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Nael Hanna sold in 2026 for $5,153, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nael Hanna work is $1,697.
The median Nael Hanna painting sells for $1,764 across 41 lots.
The median Nael Hanna work on paper sells for $1,188 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Nael Hanna paintings typically sell for $1,197–$2,972 (the middle half of 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 47 | $1,764† | $7,364 | 87.2% | 2026-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,188 | $1,272 | — | 2022-02-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,696 | $7,364 | — | 2026-03-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $866–$1,368† | $1,043† | $2,405 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $1,197–$2,972† | $1,842† | $7,364 |
† 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 | 2026 | $7,364 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,696 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,272 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,103 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nael Hanna worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nael Hanna work is $1,697. The median Nael Hanna painting sells for $1,764 across 41 lots. The median Nael Hanna work on paper sells for $1,188 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Nael Hanna paintings typically sell for $1,197–$2,972 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Nael Hanna painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nael Hanna painting is $1,764. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nael Hanna's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nael Hanna painting is $7,364.
What is the average price of a medium Nael Hanna painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nael Hanna painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,842, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Nael Hanna painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nael Hanna painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,043, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nael Hanna's auction record?
Nael Hanna's auction record is $7,364, set in 2026.
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