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# Tala Madani (b. 1981)

## What is Tala Madani’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 73 auction results for Tala Madani at 7 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $23,385 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,201–$34,036, n=10). The auction record is $73,428 for The House (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The House, 2006 | Oil paint | $73,428 | Christie's | Apr 2018 |
| 2 | Elastic Pink, 2007 | Oil paint | $72,950 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| 3 | Blurry Pussy, 2013 | Painting | $70,090 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Tower Reflection | Oil on canvas | $61,647 | Sotheby's | Oct 2016 |
| 5 | The Eater, 2021 | Painting | $53,340 | Phillips | May 2025 |
| 6 | Viewing Party, 2016 | Oil paint | $45,683 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Orange Burn, Burning Hair, Pull Over, Pink Cake, 2006 | Pink Cake | $45,619 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 8 | The Landscape, 2017 | Oil on linen | $44,100 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 9 | The Chorus, 2014 | Oil on linen | $43,750 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 10 | Braided Beard | Painted | $42,267 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Dec 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $25,083 |
| Paintings | 59 | $21,609 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $35,605 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $33,180 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $10,160 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 73 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tala Madani is an Iranian artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $20,203. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Tala Madani sold in 2026 for $36,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tala Madani work worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tala Madani work is $20,203.

The median Tala Madani painting sells for $21,674 across 66 lots.

The median Tala Madani work on paper sells for $4,064 across 3 lots.

The median Tala Madani print sells for $439 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Tala Madani paintings typically sell for $8,255–$17,592 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 | 2 | $439‡ | $688‡ | — | 2025-08-15 |
| Paintings | 70 | $21,674 | $73,428 | 94.3% | 2026-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $4,064 | $21,609 | — | 2025-02-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $71,520 | $73,428 | — | 2021-12-21 |

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

Tala Madani's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $439. Paintings (70 lots) median $21,674, record $73,428. A typical Tala Madani painting sells for around 49× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $71,520.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $8,255–$17,592 | $10,160 | $45,619 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $25,300–$40,516 | $33,870 | $53,340 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $29,789–$48,487 | $35,605 | $73,428 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $73,428 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $72,950 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $21,609 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,064 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $688‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $191 |

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

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 Tala Madani worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tala Madani work is $20,203. The median Tala Madani painting sells for $21,674 across 66 lots. The median Tala Madani work on paper sells for $4,064 across 3 lots. The median Tala Madani print sells for $439 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Tala Madani paintings typically sell for $8,255–$17,592 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Tala Madani painting?

Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tala Madani painting is $21,674.

### What is Tala Madani's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tala Madani painting is $73,428.

### What is the average price of a small Tala Madani painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tala Madani painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Tala Madani painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tala Madani painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $35,605, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Tala Madani's auction record?

Tala Madani's auction record is $73,428, set in 2018.

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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, “Tala Madani auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tala-madani (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.