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# Akbar Padamsee (1928–2020)

## What is Akbar Padamsee’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 273 auction results for Akbar Padamsee at 14 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,402 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,015–$22,495, n=38). The auction record is $36,325,000 for Untitled (Metascape) (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Metascape), 1973 | Oil paint | $36,325,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Greek Landscape, 1960 | Plastic emulsion on canvas | $2,890,925 | Saffronart | Sep 2016 |
| 3 | Cityscape, 1959 | Oil paint | $1,314,500 | Christie's | Mar 2012 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1968 | Oil on canvas | $1,217,995 | Saffronart | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Landscape, 1956 | Oil on masonite | $927,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 6 | Rooftops, 1959 | Painting | $912,500 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1969 | Oil paint | $819,000 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Rouen, 1961 | Oil paint | $756,000 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | Untitled (Nude), 1966 | Oil on canvas | $620,712 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 10 | Jeune femme aux cheveux noirs, la tête inclinée, 1962 | Oil paint | $578,500 | Christie's | Mar 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 86 | $220,865 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $30,000 |
| Other | 9 | $12,000 |
| Works on paper | 61 | $3,582 |
| Prints | 9 | $2,980 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $264,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 84 | $50,742 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $4,458 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 273 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Akbar Padamsee is an Indian artist with 365 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $16,718. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Akbar Padamsee sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,116,863 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Akbar Padamsee work worth?

Across 272 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Akbar Padamsee work is $16,718.

The median Akbar Padamsee painting sells for $214,200 across 112 lots.

The median Akbar Padamsee work on paper sells for $4,070 across 92 lots.

The median Akbar Padamsee print sells for $2,265 across 17 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Akbar Padamsee paintings typically sell for $33,302–$324,500 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Akbar Padamsee work on papers typically sell for $2,642–$6,314 (the middle half of 47 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 | 17 | $2,265† | $12,765 | — | 2026-03-12 |
| Paintings | 116 | $214,200† | $36.3M | 96.6% | 2026-08-11 |
| Works on Paper | 98 | $4,070† | $239,000 | 93.9% | 2026-09-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $25,080† | $45,420 | — | 2024-11-13 |
| Photography | 2 | $502 | $502 | — | 2022-06-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 78 | $309,974†‡ | $36.3M | — | 2026-08-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Akbar Padamsee's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $2,265. Paintings (116 lots) median $214,200, record $36,325,000. A typical Akbar Padamsee painting sells for around 95× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 78 lots) the median is $309,974.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,198–$5,464† | $2,690† | $12,765 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $903–$2,725† | $1,785† | $4,200 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 65 | $33,302–$324,500† | $132,000† | $1.5M† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $230,265–$865,750† | $356,399† | $36.3M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $2,642–$6,314† | $3,306† | $18,482 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $2,320–$21,699† | $7,216† | $239,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $17,746–$30,000† | $20,160† | $34,013 |

† 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 | 2016 | $36.3M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $2.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $239,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $85,726 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $45,420 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $34,013 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $12,765 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $10,847 |

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 Akbar Padamsee worth?

Across 272 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Akbar Padamsee work is $16,718. The median Akbar Padamsee painting sells for $214,200 across 112 lots. The median Akbar Padamsee work on paper sells for $4,070 across 92 lots. The median Akbar Padamsee print sells for $2,265 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Akbar Padamsee paintings typically sell for $33,302–$324,500 (the middle half of 65 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Akbar Padamsee work on papers typically sell for $2,642–$6,314 (the middle half of 47 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 Akbar Padamsee painting?

Based on 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Akbar Padamsee painting is $214,200. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Akbar Padamsee's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Akbar Padamsee painting is $36,325,000.

### What is the average price of a Akbar Padamsee work on paper?

Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Akbar Padamsee work on paper is $4,070. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Akbar Padamsee's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Akbar Padamsee work on paper is $239,000.

### What is the average price of a Akbar Padamsee print?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Akbar Padamsee print is $2,265. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Akbar Padamsee's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Akbar Padamsee print is $12,765.

### What is the average price of a medium Akbar Padamsee painting?

Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Akbar Padamsee painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $132,000, 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 small Akbar Padamsee work on paper?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Akbar Padamsee work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,306, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Akbar Padamsee's auction record?

Akbar Padamsee's auction record is $36,325,000, set in 2016.

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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, “Akbar Padamsee auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/akbar-padamsee (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.