> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/biren-de · updated 2026-11-03

# Biren De (1926–2026)

## What is Biren De’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for Biren De at 7 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $57,600 including buyer’s premium (middle half $36,780–$117,124, n=7). The auction record is $159,617 for December '72 (6) (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | December '72 (6), 1972 | Oil on canvas | $159,617 | Christie's | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1974 | Oil on canvas | $153,600 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | April '73, 1973 | Oil paint | $85,000 | Christie's | Sep 2007 |
| 4 | Untitled (Creation) | Oil on canvas | $80,648 | Christie's | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Genesis II, 1965 | Oil paint | $68,750 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 6 | Widows, 1957 | Oil paint | $68,750 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| 7 | January '77, 1977 | Oil paint | $63,000 | Christie's | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | November, 1997 | Oil on canvas | $63,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 9 | August-Sept 1991, 1991 | Watercolor on paper | $57,600 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1974 | Oil paint | $54,000 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $29,903 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $4,929 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $63,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $27,787 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $7,617 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Biren De is an Indian artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $23,564. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Biren De sold in 2026 for $57,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Biren De work worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Biren De work is $23,564.

The median Biren De painting sells for $31,370 across 40 lots.

The median Biren De work on paper sells for $4,929 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Biren De paintings typically sell for $16,282–$51,074 (the middle half of 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 43 | $31,370† | $159,617 | 93% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $4,929† | $57,600 | 85.7% | 2026-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $153,600 | $159,617 | — | 2026-09-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $16,282–$51,074† | $27,754† | $159,617 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $19,062–$80,188† | $56,500† | $153,600 |

† 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 | 2026 | $159,617 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $153,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $57,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $20,320 |

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 Biren De worth?

Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Biren De work is $23,564. The median Biren De painting sells for $31,370 across 40 lots. The median Biren De work on paper sells for $4,929 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Biren De paintings typically sell for $16,282–$51,074 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Biren De painting?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Biren De painting is $31,370. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Biren De's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Biren De painting is $159,617.

### What is the average price of a medium Biren De painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Biren De painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $27,754, 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 large Biren De painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Biren De painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $56,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Biren De's auction record?

Biren De's auction record is $159,617, set in 2026.

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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, “Biren De auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/biren-de (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.