Nja Mahdaoui (b. 1937)
Nja Mahdaoui is a Tunisian artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $49,256. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Nja Mahdaoui sold in 2019 for $136,772, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nja Mahdaoui work is $49,256.
The median Nja Mahdaoui painting sells for $74,500 across 15 lots.
The median Nja Mahdaoui print sells for $1,132 across 1 lots.
The median Nja Mahdaoui work on paper sells for $34,740 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $1,132 | $1,132 | 14.3% | 2021-11-17 |
| Paintings | 17 | $74,500 | $278,500 | 88.2% | 2022-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $34,740 | $48,511 | — | 2023-04-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $140,500 | $278,500 | — | 2019-10-23 |
Nja Mahdaoui's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $1,132 with 14.3% sell-through. Paintings (17 lots) median $74,500, record $278,500. A typical Nja Mahdaoui painting sells for around 66× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $140,500.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $16,380–$74,500 | $25,000 | $83,901 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $65,504–$140,814 | $117,636 | $278,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $278,500 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $141,757 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $48,511 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $47,252 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,132 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nja Mahdaoui worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nja Mahdaoui work is $49,256. The median Nja Mahdaoui painting sells for $74,500 across 15 lots. The median Nja Mahdaoui print sells for $1,132 across 1 lots. The median Nja Mahdaoui work on paper sells for $34,740 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Nja Mahdaoui painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nja Mahdaoui painting is $74,500.
What is Nja Mahdaoui's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nja Mahdaoui painting is $278,500.
What is Nja Mahdaoui's auction record?
Nja Mahdaoui's auction record is $278,500, set in 2010.
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