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# Samia A. Halaby (b. 1936)

Samia A. Halaby is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $37,500.

A work by Samia A. Halaby sold in 2026 for $317,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Samia A. Halaby work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samia A. Halaby work is $37,500.

The median Samia A. Halaby painting sells for $44,082 across 10 lots.

The median Samia A. Halaby work on paper sells for $4,809 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $44,082 | $317,500 | 90.9% | 2026-01-31 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $4,809 | $12,600 | — | 2024-06-11 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $33,320–$60,000 | $47,890 | $317,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $317,500 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $68,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $12,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $4,809 |

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 Samia A. Halaby worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samia A. Halaby work is $37,500. The median Samia A. Halaby painting sells for $44,082 across 10 lots. The median Samia A. Halaby work on paper sells for $4,809 across 4 lots.

### What is the average price of a Samia A. Halaby painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samia A. Halaby painting is $44,082.

### What is Samia A. Halaby's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Samia A. Halaby painting is $317,500.

### What is Samia A. Halaby's auction record?

Samia A. Halaby's auction record is $317,500, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.