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# Abdur Rahman Chughtai (1894–1975)

## What is Abdur Rahman Chughtai’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 124 auction results for Abdur Rahman Chughtai at 15 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $34,038 including buyer’s premium (middle half $22,362–$49,530, n=8). The auction record is $254,500 for Arjuna as a Victor (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arjuna as a Victor, 1930 | Watercolor | $254,500 | Christie's | Mar 2010 |
| 2 | Krishna Instructing Arjuna, 1930 | Watercolor | $250,000 | Christie's | Sep 2021 |
| 3 | Yassoda, 1930 | Watercolor | $195,300 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Nude Goddess | Watercolor, ink and pencil on paper | $138,600 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2023 |
| 5 | The Bond of Love, 1950 | Watercolor | $126,000 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 6 | Untitled (Radha and Krishna), 1897 | Colour on paper | $100,502 | Bonhams | Oct 2014 |
| 7 | Chaitanya's Wife, 1940 | Watercolor | $82,550 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Pride of the East, 1897 | Watercolour | $78,000 | Bonhams | Oct 2009 |
| 9 | Untitled (Vision of the Poet), 1894 | Pencil | $77,178 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 10 | Untitled (watercolor on paper), 1894 | Watercolor | $75,000 | Christie's | Mar 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $48,260 |
| Works on paper | 35 | $42,583 |
| Prints | 62 | $5,308 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $50,400 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 77 | $5,816 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 124 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Abdur Rahman Chughtai is a Pakistani artist with 137 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $8,000. 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 Abdur Rahman Chughtai sold in 2026 for $82,550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Abdur Rahman Chughtai work worth?

Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Abdur Rahman Chughtai work is $8,000.

The median Abdur Rahman Chughtai print sells for $5,250 across 70 lots.

The median Abdur Rahman Chughtai work on paper sells for $47,880 across 33 lots.

The median Abdur Rahman Chughtai painting sells for $42,774 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Abdur Rahman Chughtai prints typically sell for $3,780–$8,610 (the middle half of 66 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Abdur Rahman Chughtai work on papers typically sell for $40,201–$77,178 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 72 | $5,250†‡ | $40,800 | 97.2% | 2026-04-01 |
| Paintings | 5 | $42,774 | $78,000 | — | 2025-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $47,880† | $254,500 | 80.5% | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $138,600 | $254,500 | — | 2026-03-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Abdur Rahman Chughtai's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (72 lots) median $5,250 with 97.2% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $42,774, record $78,000. A typical Abdur Rahman Chughtai painting sells for around 8.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $138,600.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $3,780–$8,610† | $5,285† | $40,800 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $27,500–$42,875 | $35,008 | $52,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $40,201–$77,178† | $52,920† | $254,500 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $254,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $250,000 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $78,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $48,260 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $40,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $21,354 |

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 Abdur Rahman Chughtai worth?

Across 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Abdur Rahman Chughtai work is $8,000. The median Abdur Rahman Chughtai print sells for $5,250 across 70 lots. The median Abdur Rahman Chughtai work on paper sells for $47,880 across 33 lots. The median Abdur Rahman Chughtai painting sells for $42,774 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Abdur Rahman Chughtai prints typically sell for $3,780–$8,610 (the middle half of 66 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Abdur Rahman Chughtai work on papers typically sell for $40,201–$77,178 (the middle half of 25 sold 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 Abdur Rahman Chughtai print?

Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Abdur Rahman Chughtai print is $5,250. 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 Abdur Rahman Chughtai's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Abdur Rahman Chughtai print is $40,800.

### What is the average price of a Abdur Rahman Chughtai work on paper?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Abdur Rahman Chughtai work on paper is $47,880. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Abdur Rahman Chughtai's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Abdur Rahman Chughtai work on paper is $254,500.

### What is the average price of a small Abdur Rahman Chughtai print?

Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Abdur Rahman Chughtai print (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,285, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Abdur Rahman Chughtai work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Abdur Rahman Chughtai work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $52,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Abdur Rahman Chughtai's auction record?

Abdur Rahman Chughtai's auction record is $254,500, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Abdur Rahman Chughtai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/abdur-rahman-chughtai (updated 2026-11-03).

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.