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# Tahia Halim (1920–2003)

## What is Tahia Halim’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Tahia Halim at 8 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $20,348 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,388–$25,392, n=8). The auction record is $1,097,290 for Farhat Al Nuba (The Happiness of Nubia) (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farhat Al Nuba (The Happiness of Nubia), 1965 | Oil and gold leaf on canvas | $1,097,290 | Christie's | Mar 2015 |
| 2 | Al Darawish (The Dervishes), 1958 | Oil paint | $125,000 | Christie's | Oct 2015 |
| 3 | Face Of A Nubian Girl, 1963 | Oil on board | $104,996 | Christie's | Apr 2010 |
| 4 | Untitled | Oil and gold leaf on board | $90,869 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | The Water Carrier, 1959 | Oil paint | $74,500 | Christie's | Oct 2009 |
| 6 | Untitled (The Lute Player), 1975 | Oil paint | $66,295 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1975 | Oil paint | $57,299 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Boat Trip, 1919 | Oil paint | $50,000 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 9 | Three Nubians, 1919 | Oil on board, framed | $47,135 | Bonhams | Nov 2017 |
| 10 | NUBIAN WOMEN BRAIDING HAIR, 1919 | Oil on canvas | $45,300 | Olympia Auctions | May 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $38,618 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $33,178 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $6,969 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tahia Halim is an Egyptian artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $30,350. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tahia Halim sold in 2025 for $43,558, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Tahia Halim work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Tahia Halim work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tahia Halim work is $30,350.

The median Tahia Halim painting sells for $34,484 across 29 lots.

The median Tahia Halim work on paper sells for $8,712 across 1 lots.

The median Tahia Halim print sells for $742 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $742 | $742 | — | 2021-10-28 |
| Paintings | 34 | $34,484‡ | $1.1M | 85.3% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $8,712 | $8,712 | 25% | 2023-05-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $125,000 | $1.1M | — | 2015-10-20 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Tahia Halim's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $742. Paintings (34 lots) median $34,484, record $1,097,290. A typical Tahia Halim painting sells for around 46× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $125,000.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $18,531–$61,797‡ | $38,618‡ | $106,250 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2008 | $158,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $8,712 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $742 |

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 Tahia Halim worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tahia Halim work is $30,350. The median Tahia Halim painting sells for $34,484 across 29 lots. The median Tahia Halim work on paper sells for $8,712 across 1 lots. The median Tahia Halim print sells for $742 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Tahia Halim painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tahia Halim painting is $34,484. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tahia Halim's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tahia Halim painting is $1,097,290.

### What is the average price of a medium Tahia Halim painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tahia Halim painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $38,618, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Tahia Halim's auction record?

Tahia Halim's auction record is $1,097,290, set in 2015.

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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, “Tahia Halim auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tahia-halim (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.