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# Wael Shawky (b. 1971)

Wael Shawky is an Egyptian artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $20,694.

A work by Wael Shawky sold in 2025 for $27,940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wael Shawky work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wael Shawky work is $20,694.

The median Wael Shawky work on paper sells for $1,060 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,060 | $1,060 | 50% | — |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Wael Shawky worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wael Shawky work is $20,694. The median Wael Shawky work on paper sells for $1,060 across 1 lots.

### What is Wael Shawky's auction record?

Wael Shawky's auction record is $27,940, set in 2025.

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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.