Samia Halaby (b. 1936)
What is Samia Halaby’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Samia Halaby at 8 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $158,856 including buyer’s premium (middle half $41,032–$197,493, n=6). The auction record is $736,396 for Mediterranean #279 (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mediterranean #279, 1974 | Oil on canvas | $736,396 | Christie's | Feb 2004 |
| 2 | Seventh Cross No. 229, 1969 | Oil paint | $496,924 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | Blue Trap (in a Railroad Station), 1977 | Oil paint | $384,000 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 4 | Lemon Tree, 2011 | Acrylic paint | $302,866 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Return (No. 323), 1978 | Oil paint | $285,772 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | No. 224, oil on canvas, 1969 | Oil paint | $217,493 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | Gardenia, 1978 | Oil paint | $199,572 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Flowers in the Sky for Hala, 1995 | Oil paint | $191,256 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Arabic Art from Jerusalem, 1995 | Oil on canvas | $182,138 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 10 | Half Night, 1976 | Oil paint | $180,083 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $120,527 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $160,369 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $73,640 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Samia Halaby is a Palestinian artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $93,196. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Samia Halaby sold in 2026 for $358,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samia Halaby work is $93,196.
The median Samia Halaby painting sells for $138,600 across 25 lots.
The median Samia Halaby work on paper sells for $26,075 across 2 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 | 26 | $138,600 | $736,396 | 96.2% | 2026-11-01 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $26,075 | $38,400 | 66.7% | 2026-11-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $199,572† | $736,396 | — | 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) | 7 | $61,666–$153,269 | $114,598 | $199,572 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $93,196–$302,866 | $191,256 | $736,396 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $736,396 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $496,924 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $38,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $13,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Samia Halaby worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samia Halaby work is $93,196. The median Samia Halaby painting sells for $138,600 across 25 lots. The median Samia Halaby work on paper sells for $26,075 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Samia Halaby painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samia Halaby painting is $138,600.
What is Samia Halaby's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Samia Halaby painting is $736,396.
What is the average price of a large Samia Halaby painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Samia Halaby painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $191,256, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Samia Halaby's auction record?
Samia Halaby's auction record is $736,396, set in 2004.
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