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# Bhupen Khakhar (1934–2003)

## What is Bhupen Khakhar’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 165 auction results for Bhupen Khakhar at 6 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $36,344 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,581–$222,156, n=26). The auction record is $26,725,000 for Interior of a Temple (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interior of a Temple, 1965 | Mixed media | $26,725,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Untitled (Ratnagiri), 2002 | Acrylic paint | $7,500,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 3 | Two Men in Benares, 1982 | Oil paint | $3,209,937 | Sotheby's | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | Residency Bungalow, 1934 | Painting | $2,462,093 | Bonhams | Jun 2023 |
| 5 | The Banyan Tree, 1994 | Oil paint | $2,460,000 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | Fisherman, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $1,856,937 | Pundole's | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Hatha Yogi, 1978 | Oil on canvas | $1,814,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled (Champaner), 1996 | Oil on canvas | $1,739,421 | Saffronart | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | People at Mosque, 1967 | Oil paint | $1,684,748 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | Untitled (Portrait of a Man), 1934 | Watercolor | $1,625,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $260,107 |
| Works on paper | 55 | $21,663 |
| Other | 11 | $18,000 |
| Prints | 24 | $5,166 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $1,684,748 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 35 | $73,443 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $10,040 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 165 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bhupen Khakhar is an Indian artist with 181 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $18,750. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Bhupen Khakhar sold in 2026 for $61,440, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bhupen Khakhar work worth?

Across 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bhupen Khakhar work is $18,750.

The median Bhupen Khakhar work on paper sells for $21,553 across 74 lots.

The median Bhupen Khakhar print sells for $5,166 across 33 lots.

The median Bhupen Khakhar painting sells for $298,430 across 28 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Bhupen Khakhar work on papers typically sell for $5,871–$25,200 (the middle half of 47 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Bhupen Khakhar prints typically sell for $3,768–$8,918 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 | 34 | $5,166† | $53,760 | 97.1% | 2026-09-16 |
| Paintings | 29 | $298,430† | $3.2M | 96.6% | 2026-03-12 |
| Works on Paper | 74 | $21,553† | $7.5M | — | 2026-09-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,582† | $1,582† | — | 2024-04-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 36 | $481,927† | $26.7M | — | 2026-03-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Bhupen Khakhar's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $5,166 with 97.1% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $298,430, record $3,209,937. A typical Bhupen Khakhar painting sells for around 58× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 36 lots) the median is $481,927.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $3,768–$8,918† | $5,292† | $53,760 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,991–$6,615 | $3,528 | $16,380 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $114,967–$344,860† | $197,722† | $990,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $610,042–$2M | $1.7M | $3.2M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $5,871–$25,200† | $13,557† | $1.6M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $31,021–$214,250† | $73,443† | $750,000 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $7.5M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $3.2M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1.6M |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $53,760 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $16,380 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,582† |

† 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 Bhupen Khakhar worth?

Across 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bhupen Khakhar work is $18,750. The median Bhupen Khakhar work on paper sells for $21,553 across 74 lots. The median Bhupen Khakhar print sells for $5,166 across 33 lots. The median Bhupen Khakhar painting sells for $298,430 across 28 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bhupen Khakhar work on papers typically sell for $5,871–$25,200 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Bhupen Khakhar prints typically sell for $3,768–$8,918 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Bhupen Khakhar work on paper?

Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bhupen Khakhar work on paper is $21,553. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bhupen Khakhar's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bhupen Khakhar work on paper is $7,500,000.

### What is the average price of a Bhupen Khakhar print?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bhupen Khakhar print is $5,166. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bhupen Khakhar's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bhupen Khakhar print is $53,760.

### What is the average price of a Bhupen Khakhar painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bhupen Khakhar painting is $298,430. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bhupen Khakhar's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bhupen Khakhar painting is $3,209,937.

### What is the average price of a small Bhupen Khakhar work on paper?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bhupen Khakhar work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $13,557, 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 Bhupen Khakhar print?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bhupen Khakhar print (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,292, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bhupen Khakhar's auction record?

Bhupen Khakhar's auction record is $26,725,000, 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.

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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.