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# Vahe Hekimian (1913–1997)

Vahe Hekimian is a Turkish-French artist with 120 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $34. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Vahe Hekimian sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $34 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Vahe Hekimian work worth?

Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vahe Hekimian work is $34.

The median Vahe Hekimian work on paper sells for $34 across 70 lots.

The median Vahe Hekimian painting sells for $34 across 49 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Vahe Hekimian work on papers typically sell for $34–$46 (the middle half of 50 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Vahe Hekimian paintings typically sell for $46–$253 (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 | 49 | $34† | $747† | — | 2026-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 70 | $34† | $127 | — | 2026-03-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $287† | $747† | — | 2026-03-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $34–$34† | $34† | $103† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $46–$253† | $115† | $747† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $34–$46† | $34† | $103† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $34–$49† | $34† | $127 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $747† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $402† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $127 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $103† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Vahe Hekimian worth?

Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vahe Hekimian work is $34. The median Vahe Hekimian work on paper sells for $34 across 70 lots. The median Vahe Hekimian painting sells for $34 across 49 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Vahe Hekimian work on papers typically sell for $34–$46 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Vahe Hekimian paintings typically sell for $46–$253 (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 Vahe Hekimian work on paper?

Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vahe Hekimian work on paper is $34. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Vahe Hekimian's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Vahe Hekimian work on paper is $127.

### What is the average price of a Vahe Hekimian painting?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vahe Hekimian painting is $34. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Vahe Hekimian's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Vahe Hekimian painting is $747. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $747 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Vahe Hekimian work on paper?

Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Vahe Hekimian work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $34, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Vahe Hekimian painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Vahe Hekimian painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $115, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Vahe Hekimian's auction record?

Vahe Hekimian's auction record is $747, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $747 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Vahe Hekimian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vahe-hekimian (updated 2026-11-03).

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.