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# Shirazeh Houshiary (b. 1955)

## What is Shirazeh Houshiary’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Shirazeh Houshiary at 6 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $22,105 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,166–$25,268, n=5). The auction record is $158,500 for Door (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Door, 2006 | Oil paint | $158,500 | Christie's | Oct 2012 |
| 2 | Unfolding, 2018 | Acrylic paint | $62,546 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Breath, Reed, an Invisible Poem, 1955 | — | $47,993 | Bonhams | Feb 2015 |
| 4 | Flay, 2008 | Acrylic paint | $40,280 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Spoon and Salt, 1955 | Copper | $39,137 | Bonhams | Jul 2015 |
| 6 | Untitled (ink, coloured pencil and gesso on aluminium), 2009 | Ink, coloured pencil and gesso on aluminium | $31,250 | Christie's | Oct 2013 |
| 7 | Untitled | Aquacryl on paper  | $29,466 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 8 | Haze, 2008 | Coloured pencil and black acquacryl on canvas mounted on board | $25,268 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Fire is Three, 1955 | Copper | $23,595 | Bonhams | Jul 2014 |
| 10 | Unknowing, 1955 | Acrylic and pencil on canvas laid on board | $23,482 | Bonhams | Jul 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $22,105 |
| Other | 8 | $19,032 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $31,193 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $23,482 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $8,185 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Shirazeh Houshiary is an Iranian artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $19,032. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Shirazeh Houshiary sold in 2026 for $25,268, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shirazeh Houshiary work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shirazeh Houshiary work is $19,032.

The median Shirazeh Houshiary work on paper sells for $6,625 across 8 lots.

The median Shirazeh Houshiary painting sells for $22,105 across 9 lots.

The median Shirazeh Houshiary sculpture sells for $31,250 across 4 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $22,105‡ | $158,500 | 90% | 2026-03-12 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $6,625‡ | $29,466 | 66.7% | 2026-09-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $31,250 | $39,137 | 57.1% | 2015-12-09 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $22,105–$62,546 | $40,280 | $158,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $158,500 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $62,546 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $39,137 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $31,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $29,466 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $25,268 |

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 Shirazeh Houshiary worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shirazeh Houshiary work is $19,032. The median Shirazeh Houshiary work on paper sells for $6,625 across 8 lots. The median Shirazeh Houshiary painting sells for $22,105 across 9 lots. The median Shirazeh Houshiary sculpture sells for $31,250 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Shirazeh Houshiary work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shirazeh Houshiary work on paper is $6,625. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shirazeh Houshiary's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shirazeh Houshiary work on paper is $29,466.

### What is Shirazeh Houshiary's auction record?

Shirazeh Houshiary's auction record is $158,500, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Shirazeh Houshiary auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shirazeh-houshiary (updated 2026-11-02).

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.