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# Badri Narayan (1929–2013)

## What is Badri Narayan’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 192 auction results for Badri Narayan at 12 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,928 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,464–$19,045, n=21). The auction record is $201,621 for 5 / STILL LIFE (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 / STILL LIFE | Oil on canvas | $201,621 | Christie's | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $151,216 | Christie's | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $74,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1989 | Oil on canvas | $63,823 | Pundole's | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Kukuta-Jataka | Ink and watercolour on paper | $53,102 | Pundole's | Apr 2011 |
| 6 | The Watermelon Seller's Family | Oil on canvas | $37,800 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 7 | The Saint at the Eating-Stall, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $37,071 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | KUKKUTA JATAKA, 1990 | Ink and watercolour on paper | $36,208 | Pundole's | Mar 2018 |
| 9 | Houses by the Hills, 1998 | Ink and watercolour on paper | $33,621 | Pundole's | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Landscape with House and Trees | — | $31,948 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $22,234 |
| Works on paper | 55 | $8,775 |
| Other | 9 | $8,720 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 42 | $13,436 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $4,447 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 192 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Badri Narayan is an Indian artist with 253 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $8,473. 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 Badri Narayan sold in 2026 for $8,928, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Badri Narayan works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Badri Narayan work worth?

Across 192 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Badri Narayan work is $8,473.

The median Badri Narayan work on paper sells for $7,446 across 116 lots.

The median Badri Narayan painting sells for $25,197 across 30 lots.

The median Badri Narayan print sells for $742 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Badri Narayan work on papers typically sell for $6,993–$19,344 (the middle half of 55 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Badri Narayan work on papers typically sell for $2,043–$7,403 (the middle half of 46 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 | 9 | $742†‡ | $1,949 | 88.9% | 2026-05-01 |
| Paintings | 30 | $25,197†‡ | $201,621 | — | 2026-06-28 |
| Works on Paper | 123 | $7,446†‡ | $53,102 | 94.3% | 2026-09-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $63,823† | $201,621 | — | 2026-06-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Badri Narayan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $742 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (30 lots) median $25,197, record $201,621. A typical Badri Narayan painting sells for around 34× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $63,823.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $622–$1,284†‡ | $742†‡ | $1,949 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,849–$7,757† | $5,670† | $12,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $13,769–$37,618†‡ | $26,976†‡ | $201,621 |

† 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) | 46 | $2,043–$7,403†‡ | $4,253†‡ | $21,590 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $6,993–$19,344†‡ | $11,250†‡ | $53,102 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $201,621 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $151,216 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $53,102 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $48,422† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,949 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,724† |

† 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 Badri Narayan worth?

Across 192 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Badri Narayan work is $8,473. The median Badri Narayan work on paper sells for $7,446 across 116 lots. The median Badri Narayan painting sells for $25,197 across 30 lots. The median Badri Narayan print sells for $742 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Badri Narayan work on papers typically sell for $6,993–$19,344 (the middle half of 55 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Badri Narayan work on papers typically sell for $2,043–$7,403 (the middle half of 46 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 Badri Narayan work on paper?

Based on 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Badri Narayan work on paper is $7,446. 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 Badri Narayan's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Badri Narayan work on paper is $53,102.

### What is the average price of a Badri Narayan painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Badri Narayan painting is $25,197. 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 Badri Narayan's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Badri Narayan painting is $201,621.

### What is the average price of a medium Badri Narayan work on paper?

Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Badri Narayan work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,250, 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 Badri Narayan work on paper?

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Badri Narayan work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,253, 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 Badri Narayan's auction record?

Badri Narayan's auction record is $201,621, set in 2026.

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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, “Badri Narayan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/badri-narayan (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.