Youssef Nabil (b. 1972)
What is Youssef Nabil’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for Youssef Nabil at 11 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,750 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,835–$16,971, n=10). The auction record is $64,900 for Ehsan Crying, Cairo (2012, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ehsan Crying, Cairo, 1997 | Gelatin silver print | $64,900 | Christie's | Apr 2012 |
| 2 | Ehsan & Light, Cairo 1993, 1993 | Hand-coloured gelatin silver print | $54,768 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 3 | Rania, Cairo, 2002, 2002 | Tirage argentique peint à la main | $50,215 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 4 | Sweet temptation, 1993 | Tirage argentique peint à la main | $41,039 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 5 | Self Portrait Vincennes, 2003 | Silver | $37,500 | Christie's | Apr 2009 |
| 6 | Simone in Downtown Bar, Cairo, 1997 | Hand-coloured gelatin silver print | $37,500 | Christie's | Oct 2012 |
| 7 | Ehsan Crying, 1997 | Hand-coloured gelatin silver print | $32,182 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 8 | Beautiful, 2007, 2007 | Ed | $29,817 | Artcurial | Dec 2022 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amani by Window, Cairo, 1993 | Hand-coloured gelatin silver print | $56,250 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 2 | You Never Left, III, 2010 | Hand coloured gelatin silver print | $43,750 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 48 | $9,533 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $27,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $7,724 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Youssef Nabil is an Egyptian artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $9,900.
A work by Youssef Nabil sold in 2026 for $28,380, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Youssef Nabil on OpeningBid →What is a Youssef Nabil work worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Youssef Nabil work is $9,900.
The median Youssef Nabil photograph sells for $10,847 across 52 lots.
The median Youssef Nabil work on paper sells for $1,766 across 2 lots.
The median Youssef Nabil print sells for $16,408 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Youssef Nabil photographs typically sell for $5,207–$15,000 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $16,408 | $29,817 | — | 2024-09-18 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,766 | $2,006 | 40% | 2025-08-01 |
| Photography | 68 | $10,847 | $64,900 | 76.5% | 2026-06-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $56,250 | $64,900 | — | 2012-04-18 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $5,207–$15,000 | $8,282 | $41,039 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $12,129–$37,500 | $27,500 | $64,900 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2012 | $64,900 |
| Photography | 2011 | $56,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $29,817 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $3,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,006 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,526 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Youssef Nabil worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Youssef Nabil work is $9,900. The median Youssef Nabil photograph sells for $10,847 across 52 lots. The median Youssef Nabil work on paper sells for $1,766 across 2 lots. The median Youssef Nabil print sells for $16,408 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Youssef Nabil photographs typically sell for $5,207–$15,000 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).
What is the average price of a Youssef Nabil photograph?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Youssef Nabil photograph is $10,847.
What is Youssef Nabil's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Youssef Nabil photograph is $64,900.
What is the average price of a small Youssef Nabil photograph?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Youssef Nabil photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,282, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Youssef Nabil photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Youssef Nabil photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $27,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Youssef Nabil's auction record?
Youssef Nabil's auction record is $64,900, set in 2012.
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