Shadi Ghadirian (b. 1970)
Shadi Ghadirian is an Iranian artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $3,721. 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 Shadi Ghadirian sold in 2021 for $3,826, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shadi Ghadirian on OpeningBid →What is a Shadi Ghadirian work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shadi Ghadirian work is $3,721.
The median Shadi Ghadirian photograph sells for $4,542 across 16 lots.
The median Shadi Ghadirian print sells for $1,464 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $1,464 | $2,173 | — | 2021-10-27 |
| Photography | 20 | $4,542‡ | $57,479 | 80% | 2026-10-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,703–$10,625‡ | $6,030‡ | $17,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $2,946–$5,333 | $4,437 | $57,479 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2010 | $57,479 |
| Photography | 2010 | $17,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,173 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $756 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Shadi Ghadirian worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shadi Ghadirian work is $3,721. The median Shadi Ghadirian photograph sells for $4,542 across 16 lots. The median Shadi Ghadirian print sells for $1,464 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 the average price of a Shadi Ghadirian photograph?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shadi Ghadirian photograph is $4,542. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shadi Ghadirian's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shadi Ghadirian photograph is $57,479.
What is Shadi Ghadirian's auction record?
Shadi Ghadirian's auction record is $57,479, set in 2010.
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