Bikash Bhattacharjee (1940–2006)
What is Bikash Bhattacharjee’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 120 auction results for Bikash Bhattacharjee at 11 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $117,947 including buyer’s premium (middle half $21,390–$175,877, n=12). The auction record is $3,750,000 for An Unknown Bride (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An Unknown Bride, 1981 | Oil paint | $3,750,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Untitled (Doll Series), 1971 | Oil paint | $378,000 | Christie's | Sep 2024 |
| 3 | Surrealist Dream, 1969 | Mixed media and collage on board | $329,051 | Pundole's | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Two Sisters No. 2, 1982 | Oil paint | $256,087 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1971 | Oil on canvas | $248,586 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 6 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $248,586 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 7 | Devendranarayan and Dayavati, 1983 | Oil on canvas | $208,207 | AstaGuru Auction House | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Portugese School | Oil on canvas | $182,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 9 | A Social Gathering, 1979 | Oil paint | $181,000 | Christie's | Sep 2007 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1972 | Oil paint | $165,100 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $97,394 |
| Other | 8 | $20,085 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $14,786 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $165,100 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $30,189 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $11,340 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 120 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Bikash Bhattacharjee is an Indian artist with 138 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $17,084. 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 Bikash Bhattacharjee sold in 2026 for $21,301, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bikash Bhattacharjee work is $17,084.
The median Bikash Bhattacharjee painting sells for $50,974 across 59 lots.
The median Bikash Bhattacharjee work on paper sells for $7,272 across 41 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Bikash Bhattacharjee paintings typically sell for $921–$71,085 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Bikash Bhattacharjee work on papers typically sell for $123–$13,530 (the middle half of 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 65 | $50,974† | $3.8M | 90.8% | 2026-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $7,272† | $329,051 | — | 2026-09-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $156,189† | $3.8M | — | 2026-09-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $921–$71,085† | $37,500† | $3.8M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $2,493–$147,279† | $66,564† | $378,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $5,668–$16,320† | $7,560† | $30,240 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $123–$13,530† | $6,822† | $40,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $3.8M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $378,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $329,051 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $40,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bikash Bhattacharjee worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bikash Bhattacharjee work is $17,084. The median Bikash Bhattacharjee painting sells for $50,974 across 59 lots. The median Bikash Bhattacharjee work on paper sells for $7,272 across 41 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bikash Bhattacharjee paintings typically sell for $921–$71,085 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Bikash Bhattacharjee work on papers typically sell for $123–$13,530 (the middle half of 30 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 Bikash Bhattacharjee painting?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bikash Bhattacharjee painting is $50,974. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bikash Bhattacharjee's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bikash Bhattacharjee painting is $3,750,000.
What is the average price of a Bikash Bhattacharjee work on paper?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bikash Bhattacharjee work on paper is $7,272. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bikash Bhattacharjee's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bikash Bhattacharjee work on paper is $329,051.
What is the average price of a medium Bikash Bhattacharjee painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bikash Bhattacharjee painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $37,500, 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 medium Bikash Bhattacharjee work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bikash Bhattacharjee work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,822, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bikash Bhattacharjee's auction record?
Bikash Bhattacharjee's auction record is $3,750,000, set in 2016.
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