Shirin Neshat (b. 1957)
What is Shirin Neshat’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 269 auction results for Shirin Neshat at 32 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,379 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,794–$16,219, n=20). The auction record is $129,880 for Games of Desire - Solo #1 (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Games of Desire - Solo #1, 2009 | Ink | $129,880 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Faith | — | $108,128 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| 3 | Women of Allah | Brush and ink on gelatin silver print | $103,802 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | Offered Eyes (from Women of Allah), 1993 | Gelatin silver print with calligraphic annotations in ink on the image | $98,995 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Fervor Series, 1957 | Cartes-de-visite | $69,201 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1996 | Tirage argentique rehaussé à l’encre | $68,544 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1996 | Chromogenic print | $65,596 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Mystified | Inchiostro su stampa ai sali d'argento | $63,655 | Sotheby's | Nov 2011 |
| 9 | 'untitled' (from the women of allah series) | Calligraphic inscription by the photographer in black ink on the image, signed, dated, and annotated 'AP' by the photographer in ink on the reverse, matted, framed, 1995 | $63,400 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mystified, 1997 | Cartes-de-visite | $69,590 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 164 | $17,290 |
| Other | 70 | $14,259 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $11,875 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 61 | $26,131 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 101 | $11,825 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 64 | $9,893 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 269 results from 32 houses · How we compute these figures
Shirin Neshat is an American artist with 317 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $14,439. 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 Shirin Neshat sold in 2026 for $15,973, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shirin Neshat on OpeningBid →What is a Shirin Neshat work worth?
Across 269 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shirin Neshat work is $14,439.
The median Shirin Neshat photograph sells for $15,360 across 209 lots.
The median Shirin Neshat print sells for $6,526 across 29 lots.
The median Shirin Neshat sculpture sells for $34,284 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Shirin Neshat photographs typically sell for $9,600–$21,134 (the middle half of 92 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Shirin Neshat photographs typically sell for $5,835–$25,624 (the middle half of 55 sold 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 | 32 | $6,526†‡ | $41,836 | 90.6% | 2025-10-16 |
| Paintings | 1 | $3,825 | $3,825 | — | 2025-10-10 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $7,662 | $8,750 | 80% | 2024-02-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $34,284 | $62,500 | 66.7% | 2024-07-10 |
| Photography | 226 | $15,360†‡ | $129,880 | 92.5% | 2026-10-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $67,070 | $129,880 | — | 2023-03-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Shirin Neshat's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (32 lots) median $6,526 with 90.6% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $3,825, record $3,825. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $67,070.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $4,415–$10,885 | $6,177 | $22,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,228–$10,560† | $4,603† | $41,836 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 92 | $9,600–$21,134†‡ | $11,946†‡ | $98,995 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $5,835–$25,624†‡ | $10,271†‡ | $69,201 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 53 | $19,309–$42,208 | $27,720 | $129,880 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2020 | $129,880 |
| Photography | 2023 | $98,995 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $62,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $57,858 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $41,836 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $31,120 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $8,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $8,125 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Shirin Neshat worth?
Across 269 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shirin Neshat work is $14,439. The median Shirin Neshat photograph sells for $15,360 across 209 lots. The median Shirin Neshat print sells for $6,526 across 29 lots. The median Shirin Neshat sculpture sells for $34,284 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Shirin Neshat photographs typically sell for $9,600–$21,134 (the middle half of 92 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Shirin Neshat photographs typically sell for $5,835–$25,624 (the middle half of 55 sold 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 Shirin Neshat photograph?
Based on 209 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shirin Neshat photograph is $15,360. 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 Shirin Neshat's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shirin Neshat photograph is $129,880.
What is the average price of a Shirin Neshat print?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shirin Neshat print is $6,526. 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 Shirin Neshat's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shirin Neshat print is $41,836.
What is the average price of a small Shirin Neshat photograph?
Based on 92 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Shirin Neshat photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,946, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Shirin Neshat photograph?
Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shirin Neshat photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,271, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Shirin Neshat's auction record?
Shirin Neshat's auction record is $129,880, set in 2020.
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