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# Youssef Nabil (b. 1972)

## What is Youssef Nabil’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | 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 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 48 | $9,533 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.