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# Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar (1920–1982)

## What is Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar at 7 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,630 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,005–$12,065, n=5). The auction record is $39,545 for Shwetambari (2024, Pundole's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shwetambari, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $39,545 | Pundole's | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Shikara Girl, 1967 | Oil paint | $25,400 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Jal Mandir, 1920 | Watercolor on card | $25,200 | Christie's | Apr 2010 |
| 4 | Balinese Dancers | Ink and gouache on paper laid on card | $21,013 | Pundole's | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | A Scene from the Ramayana, 1920 - 1982 | Ink and gouache on paper laid on card | $19,612 | Pundole's | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Fish Sorting; Boat Jetty, 1950 | Oil and ink on card | $12,065 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled (Women fishing) | Tempera on card | $10,630 | Roseberys London | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (Drummer); Untitled (Basket Seller), 1958 | Oil and ink on board | $8,820 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 9 | Villagers, 1920 | Painting | $8,468 | Bonhams | Oct 2008 |
| 10 | Untitled (Couple), 1958 | Oil and ink on card | $8,190 | Christie's | May 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $8,329 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $3,005 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $20,313 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $5,276 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar is an India artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,199. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar sold in 2026 for $12,065, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar work is $5,199.

The median Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar painting sells for $8,329 across 22 lots.

The median Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar work on paper sells for $3,003 across 14 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $8,329†‡ | $39,545 | 95.7% | 2026-04-01 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $3,003† | $21,013 | 93.3% | 2025-07-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $5,036–$8,820†‡ | $6,300†‡ | $12,065 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $8,468–$25,200† | $19,612† | $39,545 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,634–$3,004† | $2,718† | $8,075 |

† 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 | 2024 | $39,545 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $25,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $21,013 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $8,075 |

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 Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar work is $5,199. The median Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar painting sells for $8,329 across 22 lots. The median Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar work on paper sells for $3,003 across 14 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar painting is $8,329. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar painting is $39,545.

### What is the average price of a Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar work on paper is $3,003. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar work on paper is $21,013.

### What is the average price of a small Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a small Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,718, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar's auction record?

Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar's auction record is $39,545, set in 2024.

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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.