> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bihari · updated 2026-11-01

# Bihari (b. 1700)

## What is Bihari’s work worth? {#value}

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**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An illustration from a Ramayana series, depicting the victory of Rama over Ravana, with celestial rejoicing and earthly homage to him, 1800 | Gouache | $12,985 | Bonhams | Oct 2022 |
| 2 | An illustration from a Bhagavata Purana series, depicting the battle of the gods, 1775 | Illustration | $12,919 | Bonhams | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | The Creation of the World, 1840 | Gouache | $9,205 | Bonhams | Oct 2016 |
| 4 | the giant Gog with a collar of mountains around his neck, 1979 | Gouache | $4,280 | Bonhams | Apr 2008 |
| 5 | An illustration from a Ragamala series: a prince before his bedchamber, with female attendants, 2002 | Gouache | $3,659 | Bonhams | Oct 2009 |
| 6 | An illustration from a Sat Sai series of Bihari, depicting Krishna and Radha strolling in the moonlight, watched by two gossips Datia, 1780 | Gouache | $3,462 | Bonhams | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Krishna and cowherds chasing cows across a meadow, a stream with lotus blossoms in the foreground, 1992 | Gouache | $3,258 | Bonhams | Oct 2010 |
| 8 | An illustration from a Janamsakhi series, depicting Guru Nanak seated in a landscape with Bhai Mardana and three devotees | Gouache | $3,080 | Bonhams | May 2025 |
| 9 | Ramkari Ragini, 1760 | Gouache | $3,013 | Bonhams | Mar 2022 |
| 10 | An illustration from a Ragamala series: a prince with attendants, 2009 | Gouache | $2,964 | Bonhams | Apr 2010 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 19 | $2,964 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $2,774 | $12,985 | 51.4% | 2025-12-09 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $12,985 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $9,205 |

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 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bihari auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bihari (updated 2026-11-01).

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.