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# Saliba Douaihy (1915–1994)

## What is Saliba Douaihy’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Saliba Douaihy at 8 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $775 including buyer’s premium (middle half $448–$1,407, n=5). The auction record is $336,500 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1963 | Oil paint | $336,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 2 | Regeneration, 1974 | Acrylic paint | $278,500 | Christie's | Apr 2012 |
| 3 | Untitled | Oil on linen mounted on board | $137,344 | Christie's | Mar 2015 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1972 | Oil paint | $125,000 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |
| 5 | Untitled (Seascape), 1951 | Oil paint | $118,152 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled (acrylic on board), 1915 | Acrylic paint | $93,750 | Christie's | Apr 2013 |
| 7 | Mediterranean, 1960 | Acrylic paint | $92,500 | Christie's | Apr 2012 |
| 8 | UNTITLED (ABSTRACT) | Oil on canvas | $90,385 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1970 | Oil paint | $87,500 | Christie's | Oct 2015 |
| 10 | Composition Abstraite (Abstract Composition), 1956 | Oil on canvas | $87,268 | Sotheby's | Apr 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $53,125 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $62,375 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Saliba Douaihy is an American artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $30,625. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Saliba Douaihy sold in 2026 for $61,440, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Saliba Douaihy work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Saliba Douaihy work is $30,625.

The median Saliba Douaihy painting sells for $52,500 across 38 lots.

The median Saliba Douaihy work on paper sells for $43,640 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Saliba Douaihy paintings typically sell for $20,949–$88,943 (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 | 41 | $52,500† | $336,500 | 92.7% | 2026-11-01 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $43,640 | $87,268 | 33.3% | 2026-06-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $137,344 | $336,500 | — | 2026-11-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $20,949–$88,943† | $56,250† | $336,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $34,234–$146,450† | $89,062† | $278,500 |

† 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 | 2018 | $336,500 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $278,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $87,268 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $12 |

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 Saliba Douaihy worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Saliba Douaihy work is $30,625. The median Saliba Douaihy painting sells for $52,500 across 38 lots. The median Saliba Douaihy work on paper sells for $43,640 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Saliba Douaihy paintings typically sell for $20,949–$88,943 (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 Saliba Douaihy painting?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Saliba Douaihy painting is $52,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Saliba Douaihy's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Saliba Douaihy painting is $336,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Saliba Douaihy painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Saliba Douaihy painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $56,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Saliba Douaihy's auction record?

Saliba Douaihy's auction record is $336,500, set in 2018.

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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, “Saliba Douaihy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/saliba-douaihy (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.