Sarkis (b. 1938)
Sarkis is a Turkish artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $1,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Sarkis sold in 2026 for $5,895, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sarkis on OpeningBid →What is a Sarkis work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sarkis work is $1,000.
The median Sarkis print sells for $68 across 1 lots.
The median Sarkis work on paper sells for $1,354 across 1 lots.
The median Sarkis painting sells for $1,000 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $68† | $68† | 50% | 2020-10-07 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,000† | $1,000† | — | 2021-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,354 | $1,354 | 50% | 2017-12-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sarkis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $68 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,000, record $1,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Sarkis painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,354 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $68† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sarkis worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sarkis work is $1,000. The median Sarkis print sells for $68 across 1 lots. The median Sarkis work on paper sells for $1,354 across 1 lots. The median Sarkis painting sells for $1,000 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Sarkis's auction record?
Sarkis's auction record is $5,895, set in 2026.
See the full Sarkis record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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