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

# Nikki Maloof (b. 1985)

## What is Nikki Maloof’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Nikki Maloof at 6 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,864 including buyer’s premium (middle half $867–$6,776, n=14). The auction record is $53,340 for After Hours (2023, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | After Hours, 2019 | Oil paint | $53,340 | Phillips | Sep 2023 |
| 2 | Moonflowers Close, 2017 | Oil paint | $35,280 | Phillips | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | To be confirmed, 2021 | Oil on canvas | $20,480 | Sotheby's | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | White Bat in the Hydrangeas, 2018 | Oil on canvas | $18,900 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | Inferno, 2021 | Oil on linen | $12,350 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Bed, 2020 | Oil on linen | $8,385 | Phillips | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | The Guest Room, 2020 | Painting | $7,680 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 8 | Little Bat with Golden Wings, 2017 | Oil paint | $7,599 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | Betwixt and Between, 2015 | Oil paint | $5,080 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Chicken and Yellow Plate, 2021 | Oil on linen | $4,064 | Phillips | Jun 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $8,033 |
| Other | 6 | $654 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $19,690 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $1,467 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Nikki Maloof is an artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $3,302.

A work by Nikki Maloof sold in 2026 for $20,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nikki Maloof work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nikki Maloof work is $3,302.

The median Nikki Maloof painting sells for $8,032 across 12 lots.

The median Nikki Maloof print sells for $654 across 6 lots.

The median Nikki Maloof work on paper sells for $2,048 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $654 | $1,664 | — | 2026-10-14 |
| Paintings | 14 | $8,032 | $53,340 | 85.7% | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,048 | $2,160 | 66.7% | 2025-10-21 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,071 | $1,071 | — | 2024-02-14 |

Nikki Maloof's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $654. Paintings (14 lots) median $8,032, record $53,340. A typical Nikki Maloof painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $528–$1,136 | $654 | $1,664 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,302–$7,599 | $5,080 | $8,385 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $13,987–$31,580 | $19,690 | $53,340 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $53,340 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $35,280 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,160 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,935 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,664 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,270 |
| Photography | 2024 | $1,071 |

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 Nikki Maloof worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nikki Maloof work is $3,302. The median Nikki Maloof painting sells for $8,032 across 12 lots. The median Nikki Maloof print sells for $654 across 6 lots. The median Nikki Maloof work on paper sells for $2,048 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Nikki Maloof painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nikki Maloof painting is $8,032.

### What is Nikki Maloof's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nikki Maloof painting is $53,340.

### What is Nikki Maloof's auction record?

Nikki Maloof's auction record is $53,340, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Nikki Maloof auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nikki-maloof (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.