Sohrab Sepehri (1928–1980)
What is Sohrab Sepehri’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 68 auction results for Sohrab Sepehri at 5 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $77,665 including buyer’s premium (middle half $34,617–$137,605, n=6). The auction record is $643,153 for Untitled (From the Tree Trunks Series) (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (From the Tree Trunks Series) | Oil on canvas | $643,153 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 2 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $598,049 | Sotheby's | Jan 2011 |
| 3 | Untitled (from the Trees Series) | Oil on canvas | $498,683 | Christie's | Oct 2008 |
| 4 | Untitled (from the Trees series), 1928 | Oil paint | $425,000 | Christie's | Oct 2015 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1970 | Oil on canvas | $378,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2020 |
| 6 | Untitled (From the Tree Trunk Series), 1972 | Oil on canvas | $359,421 | Sotheby's | Oct 2017 |
| 7 | Untitled (from the Trees series), 1970 | Oil paint | $341,000 | Christie's | Mar 2016 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1928 | Oil paint | $295,500 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 9 | Untitled (from the Abstract series), 1928 | Oil paint | $287,500 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 10 | UNTITLED (FROM THE TREE TRUNKS SERIES), 1970 | Oil on canvas | $274,807 | Sotheby's | Oct 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $136,286 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $14,790 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $266,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $74,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $15,612 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 68 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Sohrab Sepehri is an Iran artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $116,016. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Sohrab Sepehri sold in 2026 for $128,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sohrab Sepehri work is $116,016.
The median Sohrab Sepehri painting sells for $155,125 across 47 lots.
The median Sohrab Sepehri work on paper sells for $24,636 across 17 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Sohrab Sepehri paintings typically sell for $93,486–$227,000 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $155,125† | $643,153 | 88.7% | 2026-11-01 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $24,636 | $49,859 | 94.4% | 2024-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 36 | $231,289 | $643,153 | — | 2026-11-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $93,486–$227,000 | $135,071 | $425,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $177,431–$291,500† | $266,500† | $498,683 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $13,018–$35,625 | $17,395 | $47,672 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $20,443–$40,508 | $31,224 | $49,859 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $643,153 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $598,049 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $49,859 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $47,672 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sohrab Sepehri worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sohrab Sepehri work is $116,016. The median Sohrab Sepehri painting sells for $155,125 across 47 lots. The median Sohrab Sepehri work on paper sells for $24,636 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sohrab Sepehri paintings typically sell for $93,486–$227,000 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Sohrab Sepehri painting?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sohrab Sepehri painting is $155,125. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Sohrab Sepehri's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sohrab Sepehri painting is $643,153.
What is the average price of a Sohrab Sepehri work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sohrab Sepehri work on paper is $24,636.
What is Sohrab Sepehri's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sohrab Sepehri work on paper is $49,859.
What is the average price of a medium Sohrab Sepehri painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sohrab Sepehri painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $135,071, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a large Sohrab Sepehri painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Sohrab Sepehri painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $266,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Sohrab Sepehri's auction record?
Sohrab Sepehri's auction record is $643,153, set in 2010.
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