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# WADIE EL MAHDY (1921–2001)

WADIE EL MAHDY is a Canadian artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $154.

A work by WADIE EL MAHDY sold in 2022 for $180, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a WADIE EL MAHDY work worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WADIE EL MAHDY work is $154.

The median WADIE EL MAHDY painting sells for $154 across 42 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $154 | $255 | — | 2022-11-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2015-05-14 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $107–$176 | $154 | $255 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $255 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $180 |

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 WADIE EL MAHDY worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WADIE EL MAHDY work is $154. The median WADIE EL MAHDY painting sells for $154 across 42 lots.

### What is the average price of a WADIE EL MAHDY painting?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a WADIE EL MAHDY painting is $154.

### What is WADIE EL MAHDY's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a WADIE EL MAHDY painting is $255.

### What is WADIE EL MAHDY's auction record?

WADIE EL MAHDY's auction record is $255, 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.