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# Sarkis Sarkisian (1909–1977)

## What is Sarkis Sarkisian’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Sarkis Sarkisian at 6 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $660 including buyer’s premium (middle half $561–$890, n=7). The auction record is $1,452 for Still life with figs, 1936 (2026, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still life with figs, 1936, 1936 | Oil on canvas | $1,452 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled (Portrait), 1945 | Printing ink | $1,380 | Wright | May 2001 |
| 3 | Dorothy, 1935 | Wool | $1,080 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Still Life with Cream Pitcher, 1909 | Mixed media | $699 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Vase with flowers, 1930, 1930 | Oil on canvas | $660 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled (Two Heads), 2012 | Painting | $625 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2018 |
| 7 | Untitled (watercolor on paper), 1909 | Ink | $594 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on wood), 1909 | Painting | $528 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Nude, 1909 | Mixed media | $254 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $870 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sarkis Sarkisian is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $625. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Sarkis Sarkisian sold in 2026 for $1,452, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sarkis Sarkisian work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sarkis Sarkisian work is $625.

The median Sarkis Sarkisian painting sells for $688 across 10 lots.

The median Sarkis Sarkisian work on paper sells for $424 across 2 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $688†‡ | $1,900† | — | 2025-12-19 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $424 | $594 | — | 2025-10-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $528–$750†‡ | $600†‡ | $1,100† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $625–$1,380† | $1,080† | $1,900† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,900† |
| Paintings | 2001 | $1,380 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $594 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $254 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Sarkis Sarkisian worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sarkis Sarkisian work is $625. The median Sarkis Sarkisian painting sells for $688 across 10 lots. The median Sarkis Sarkisian work on paper sells for $424 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Sarkis Sarkisian's auction record?

Sarkis Sarkisian's auction record is $1,900, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,900 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Sarkis Sarkisian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sarkis-sarkisian (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.