> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/samia-halaby · updated 2026-11-03

# Samia Halaby (b. 1936)

## What is Samia Halaby’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Samia Halaby at 8 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $191,256 including buyer’s premium (middle half $38,400–$204,800, n=9). The auction record is $736,396 for Mediterranean #279 (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | 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 | Yesterday, 1978 | Oil on canvas | $358,400 | Christie's | Nov 2026 |
| 5 | Lemon Tree, 2011 | Acrylic paint | $302,866 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Return (No. 323), 1978 | Oil paint | $285,772 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | No. 224, oil on canvas, 1969 | Oil paint | $217,493 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Takheel I, 2013 | Acrylic on canvas | $204,800 | Christie's | Nov 2026 |
| 9 | Gardenia, 1978 | Oil paint | $199,572 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Flowers in the Sky for Hala, 1995 | Oil paint | $191,256 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $128,878 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $186,697 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $61,666 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Samia Halaby is a Palestinian artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $103,897. 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.

**1 Samia Halaby work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

- [Samia Halaby on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/samia-halaby?ref=kg:samia-halaby) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Samia Halaby work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samia Halaby work is $103,897.

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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Samia Halaby worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samia Halaby work is $103,897. 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Samia Halaby auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/samia-halaby (updated 2026-11-03).

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.