B. Prabha (1933–2001)
What is B. Prabha’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 205 auction results for B. Prabha at 15 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $44,367 including buyer’s premium (middle half $30,657–$58,560, n=24). The auction record is $128,322 for Untitled (Wedding Musicians) (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Wedding Musicians), 1965 | Oil on canvas laid on plasterboard | $128,322 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1974 | Oil on canvas | $99,108 | Pundole's | May 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled (Houses), 1964 | Painting | $77,563 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $70,882 | Saffronart | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled (Fisherwomen), 1966 | Oil paint | $69,850 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled (Landscape), 1961 | Oil paint | $69,850 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on card), 1957 | Oil on card | $68,234 | Pundole's | May 2026 |
| 8 | Adivasi Girls | Oil on canvas | $67,666 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 9 | Untitled (Three women), 1962 | Oil paint | $67,000 | Christie's | Sep 2007 |
| 10 | Untitled (Two Women), 1975 | Oil paint | $66,171 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 119 | $30,240 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $23,746 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $41,021 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 92 | $27,610 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $11,376 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 205 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
B. Prabha is an Indian artist with 221 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $22,877. 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 B. Prabha sold in 2026 for $61,440, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View B. Prabha on OpeningBid →What is a B. Prabha work worth?
Across 203 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a B. Prabha work is $22,877.
The median B. Prabha painting sells for $22,862 across 180 lots.
The median B. Prabha work on paper sells for $13,829 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) B. Prabha paintings typically sell for $15,184–$34,917 (the middle half of 126 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) B. Prabha paintings typically sell for $15,155–$49,351 (the middle half of 30 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2011-05-18 |
| Paintings | 186 | $22,862†‡ | $128,322 | 96.8% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $13,829† | $44,862 | — | 2026-05-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $70,366 | $128,322 | — | 2026-05-11 |
† 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) | 9 | $10,000–$12,995† | $11,376† | $68,234 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 126 | $15,184–$34,917†‡ | $22,568†‡ | $99,108 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $15,155–$49,351† | $34,655† | $128,322 |
† 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) | 5 | $2,375–$4,978† | $3,990† | $44,862 |
† 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 | 2022 | $128,322 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $99,108 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $44,862 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $29,180 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a B. Prabha worth?
Across 203 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a B. Prabha work is $22,877. The median B. Prabha painting sells for $22,862 across 180 lots. The median B. Prabha work on paper sells for $13,829 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) B. Prabha paintings typically sell for $15,184–$34,917 (the middle half of 126 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) B. Prabha paintings typically sell for $15,155–$49,351 (the middle half of 30 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 B. Prabha painting?
Based on 180 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a B. Prabha painting is $22,862. 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 B. Prabha's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a B. Prabha painting is $128,322.
What is the average price of a medium B. Prabha painting?
Based on 126 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium B. Prabha painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $22,568, 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 large B. Prabha painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a large B. Prabha painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $34,655, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is B. Prabha's auction record?
B. Prabha's auction record is $128,322, set in 2022.
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