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# Sonia Balassanian (b. 1942)

Sonia Balassanian is an Iranian artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $36,602.

A work by Sonia Balassanian sold in 2016 for $37,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sonia Balassanian work worth?

Across 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sonia Balassanian work is $36,602.

The median Sonia Balassanian painting sells for $36,602 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $36,602 | $37,500 | 40% | 2016-03-16 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $37,500 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $35,704 |

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 Sonia Balassanian worth?

Across 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sonia Balassanian work is $36,602. The median Sonia Balassanian painting sells for $36,602 across 2 lots.

### What is Sonia Balassanian's auction record?

Sonia Balassanian's auction record is $37,500, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.