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Bihari (b. 1700)

What is Bihari’s work worth?

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Bihari at 1 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,537 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,292–$2,832, n=7). The auction record is $12,985 for An illustration from a Ramayana series, depicting the victory of Rama over Ravana, with celestial rejoicing and earthly homage to him (2022, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture
#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1An illustration from a Ramayana series, depicting the victory of Rama over Ravana, with celestial rejoicing and earthly homage to him, 1800Gouache$12,985BonhamsOct 2022
2An illustration from a Bhagavata Purana series, depicting the battle of the gods, 1775Illustration$12,919BonhamsDec 2024
3The Creation of the World, 1840Gouache$9,205BonhamsOct 2016
4the giant Gog with a collar of mountains around his neck, 1979Gouache$4,280BonhamsApr 2008
5An illustration from a Ragamala series: a prince before his bedchamber, with female attendants, 2002Gouache$3,659BonhamsOct 2009
6An illustration from a Sat Sai series of Bihari, depicting Krishna and Radha strolling in the moonlight, watched by two gossips Datia, 1780Gouache$3,462BonhamsNov 2023
7Krishna and cowherds chasing cows across a meadow, a stream with lotus blossoms in the foreground, 1992Gouache$3,258BonhamsOct 2010
8An illustration from a Janamsakhi series, depicting Guru Nanak seated in a landscape with Bhai Mardana and three devoteesGouache$3,080BonhamsMay 2025
9Ramkari Ragini, 1760Gouache$3,013BonhamsMar 2022
10An illustration from a Ragamala series: a prince with attendants, 2009Gouache$2,964BonhamsApr 2010
Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
MediumSalesMedian
Works on paper19$2,964
Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
SizeSalesMedian
Small (under 50 cm)18$2,774

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures

Bihari is a Bilaspur artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $2,964.

A work by Bihari sold in 2025 for $3,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Bihari work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bihari work is $2,964.

The median Bihari painting sells for $2,774 across 18 lots.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings35$2,774$12,98551.4%2025-12-09

Price by size

Paintings

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)18$1,597–$3,411$2,774$12,985

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

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Paintings2022$12,985
Paintings2016$9,205

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Bihari worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bihari work is $2,964. The median Bihari painting sells for $2,774 across 18 lots.

What is the average price of a Bihari painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bihari painting is $2,774.

What is Bihari's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bihari painting is $12,985.

What is the average price of a small Bihari painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bihari painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,774, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

What is Bihari's auction record?

Bihari's auction record is $12,985, set in 2022.

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