> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/y-z-kami · updated 2026-11-01

# Y. Z. Kami (b. 1956)

Y. Z. Kami is an Iranian artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $39,070.

A work by Y. Z. Kami sold in 2025 for $40,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Y. Z. Kami work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Y. Z. Kami work is $39,070.

The median Y. Z. Kami painting sells for $40,640 across 9 lots.

The median Y. Z. Kami work on paper sells for $68,708 across 4 lots.

The median Y. Z. Kami print sells for $3,810 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $3,810 | $3,810 | — | 2023-05-16 |
| Paintings | 10 | $40,640 | $161,000 | 90% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $68,708 | $143,403 | 80% | 2024-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $148,562 | $161,000 | — | 2022-11-10 |

Y. Z. Kami's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $3,810. Paintings (10 lots) median $40,640, record $161,000. A typical Y. Z. Kami painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $148,562.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $10,965–$37,500 | $17,500 | $65,423 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $161,000 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $153,720 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $143,403 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $69,850 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,810 |

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 Y. Z. Kami worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Y. Z. Kami work is $39,070. The median Y. Z. Kami painting sells for $40,640 across 9 lots. The median Y. Z. Kami work on paper sells for $68,708 across 4 lots. The median Y. Z. Kami print sells for $3,810 across 1 lots.

### What is Y. Z. Kami's auction record?

Y. Z. Kami's auction record is $161,000, set in 2015.

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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.