A. Ramachandran (b. 1935)
What is A. Ramachandran’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for A. Ramachandran at 6 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,823 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,120–$15,421, n=5). The auction record is $124,293 for Untitled (Lotus Pond) (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Lotus Pond), 1998 | Oil on canvas | $124,293 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 2 | Untitled (Crucifixion); Untitled (after Crucifixion of Mathias Grünewald), 1967 | Oil in canvas; ink on paper laid on board | $86,500 | Christie's | Mar 2012 |
| 3 | Yayati - I, 1982 | Oil paint | $71,226 | Sotheby's | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | Melon Seller, 1977 | Oil paint | $63,819 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | The Cage, 1975 | Oil paint | $62,500 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| 6 | Face from Rajasthan 26, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $38,400 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Kaleidoscope; Study for Kaleidoscope, 1966 | Oil paint | $37,500 | Christie's | Sep 2015 |
| 8 | Untitled | — | $24,804 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 9 | Untitled, 2007 | Mixed media on paper | $15,421 | Saffronart | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | Girls with Aparajita Flowers, 1996 | Pencil | $11,875 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $62,500 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $4,478 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $63,819 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $5,120 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $4,563 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
A. Ramachandran is an Indian artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $4,478. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by A. Ramachandran sold in 2026 for $38,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View A. Ramachandran on OpeningBid →What is a A. Ramachandran work worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a A. Ramachandran work is $4,478.
The median A. Ramachandran painting sells for $6,685 across 19 lots.
The median A. Ramachandran work on paper sells for $4,087 across 18 lots.
The median A. Ramachandran print sells for $1,327 across 3 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,327 | $1,744 | — | 2022-05-31 |
| Paintings | 21 | $6,685† | $124,293 | 90.5% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $4,087† | $86,500 | — | 2026-05-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
A. Ramachandran's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,327. Paintings (21 lots) median $6,685, record $124,293. A typical A. Ramachandran painting sells for around 5.0× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $201–$3,514† | $283† | $38,400 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $44,294–$63,159† | $61,348† | $71,226 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $3,543–$4,563 | $3,780 | $15,421 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $459–$6,036† | $3,430† | $11,875 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $124,293 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $86,500 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $71,226 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $15,421 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,744 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $910 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a A. Ramachandran worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a A. Ramachandran work is $4,478. The median A. Ramachandran painting sells for $6,685 across 19 lots. The median A. Ramachandran work on paper sells for $4,087 across 18 lots. The median A. Ramachandran print sells for $1,327 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a A. Ramachandran painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a A. Ramachandran painting is $6,685. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is A. Ramachandran's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a A. Ramachandran painting is $124,293.
What is the average price of a A. Ramachandran work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a A. Ramachandran work on paper is $4,087. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is A. Ramachandran's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a A. Ramachandran work on paper is $86,500.
What is the average price of a small A. Ramachandran painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small A. Ramachandran painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $283, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is A. Ramachandran's auction record?
A. Ramachandran's auction record is $124,293, set in 2006.
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