> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/b-vithal · updated 2026-11-02

# B Vithal (1935–1992)

B Vithal is an Indian artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $6,931. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by B Vithal sold in 2026 for $9,305, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a B Vithal work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a B Vithal work is $6,931.

The median B Vithal painting sells for $8,597 across 20 lots.

The median B Vithal sculpture sells for $5,693 across 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $8,597† | $32,760 | 95.2% | 2026-05-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 20 | $5,693† | $19,810† | — | 2026-04-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $27,500† | $32,760 | — | 2025-03-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,780–$8,643† | $8,583† | $25,213† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $933–$16,743† | $11,667† | $32,760 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $47–$5,814† | $1,961† | $8,189 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $6,600–$16,679† | $10,758† | $19,810† |

† 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 | 2025 | $32,760 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $27,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $19,810† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $17,312† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 B Vithal worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a B Vithal work is $6,931. The median B Vithal painting sells for $8,597 across 20 lots. The median B Vithal sculpture sells for $5,693 across 20 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a B Vithal painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a B Vithal painting is $8,597. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is B Vithal's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a B Vithal painting is $32,760.

### What is the average price of a B Vithal sculpture?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a B Vithal sculpture is $5,693. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is B Vithal's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a B Vithal sculpture is $19,810. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $19,810 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small B Vithal sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small B Vithal sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,961, 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 large B Vithal painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large B Vithal painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $11,667, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is B Vithal's auction record?

B Vithal's auction record is $32,760, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “B Vithal auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/b-vithal (updated 2026-11-02).

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.