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# Baiju Parthan (b. 1956)

## What is Baiju Parthan’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Baiju Parthan at 4 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,727 including buyer’s premium (middle half $745–$5,130, n=5). The auction record is $2,270,510 for Archaeology 3 - the Return (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archaeology 3 - the Return, 2007 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,270,510 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Archeology - Arrival at Lancashire, 2007 | Acrylic paint | $169,000 | Christie's | Mar 2008 |
| 3 | Echo (Triptych), 2005 | Acrylic on canvas | $83,589 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 4 | Last Supper Qua Still Life - 3, 2005 | Acrylic paint | $67,300 | Christie's | Sep 2008 |
| 5 | Caffeine, 2003 | Acrylic on canvas | $63,276 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 6 | Fruit Fall, 2004 | Mixed media on paper | $49,717 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 7 | Happy Ending--Diptych, 2002 | Oil paint | $45,600 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 8 | Expedition - I (Sourcing Lempicka), 2006 | Acrylic paint | $37,812 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 9 | Untitled | Digital print on metallic paper | $15,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 10 | Caput Mortum -7, 2008 | Acrylic and transfers on arches paper | $10,020 | Saffronart | Feb 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $37,812 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $10,020 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $75,444 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $7,308 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Baiju Parthan is an Indian artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,588. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Baiju Parthan sold in 2026 for $6,804, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Baiju Parthan work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Baiju Parthan work is $5,588.

The median Baiju Parthan painting sells for $19,799 across 20 lots.

The median Baiju Parthan work on paper sells for $23,749 across 6 lots.

The median Baiju Parthan sculpture sells for $4,929 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $484 | $484 | — | 2013-05-15 |
| Paintings | 22 | $19,799† | $2.3M | 90.9% | 2024-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $23,749 | $49,717 | — | 2015-04-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $4,929 | $4,929 | — | 2009-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Baiju Parthan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $484. Paintings (22 lots) median $19,799, record $2,270,510. A typical Baiju Parthan painting sells for around 41× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $60–$75,444† | $357† | $2.3M |

† 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 | 2008 | $2.3M |
| Paintings | 2008 | $169,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $49,717 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $37,812 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $4,929 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $484 |

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 Baiju Parthan worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Baiju Parthan work is $5,588. The median Baiju Parthan painting sells for $19,799 across 20 lots. The median Baiju Parthan work on paper sells for $23,749 across 6 lots. The median Baiju Parthan sculpture sells for $4,929 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Baiju Parthan painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Baiju Parthan painting is $19,799. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Baiju Parthan's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Baiju Parthan painting is $2,270,510.

### What is the average price of a large Baiju Parthan painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Baiju Parthan painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $357, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Baiju Parthan's auction record?

Baiju Parthan's auction record is $2,270,510, set in 2008.

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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, “Baiju Parthan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/baiju-parthan (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.