Chittaprosad Bhattacharya (1915–1978)
What is Chittaprosad Bhattacharya’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Chittaprosad Bhattacharya at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,869 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,036–$38,074, n=8). The auction record is $47,045 for Untitled (Haripada Haldar) (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Haripada Haldar), 1944 | Ink and pencil on paper | $47,045 | Christie's | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled (Peasant Abdul Aziz), 1944 | Ink and pencil on paper | $47,045 | Christie's | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled (gouache on paper pasted on paper board) | Gouache on paper pasted on paper board | $35,084 | Saffronart | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Four untitled works on paper (mixed media on paper), 1947 | Mixed media | $30,000 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| 5 | Untitled (Bangladesh War), 1971 | Gouache | $30,000 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| 6 | Four Female Nudes, 1956 | Gouache on paper laid on board | $25,529 | Pundole's | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled (AITUC Zindabad; Chocolate; Anti-Communism; Bezwada), 1944 | Ink | $16,250 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| 8 | UNTITLED (Head), 1958 | Pastel on paper | $12,762 | Prinseps | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | UNTITLED (Woman Reading), 1952 | Mixed media on paper | $10,432 | Prinseps | Aug 2024 |
| 10 | Four Female Nudes, 1956 | Gouache on paper laid down on board | $10,210 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 25 | $5,513 |
| Other | 7 | $479 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $8,830 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $2,520 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Chittaprosad Bhattacharya is an Indian artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $3,250. 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 Chittaprosad Bhattacharya sold in 2026 for $35,084, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chittaprosad Bhattacharya work is $3,250.
The median Chittaprosad Bhattacharya work on paper sells for $10,210 across 15 lots.
The median Chittaprosad Bhattacharya print sells for $639 across 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 16 | $639‡ | $9,529 | 93.8% | 2026-04-01 |
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $10,210† | $47,045 | 78.9% | 2026-09-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $463–$3,403‡ | $639‡ | $9,529 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,520–$47,045 | $16,250 | $47,045 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $5,128–$21,755† | $8,830† | $35,084 |
† 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 | 2026 | $47,045 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $47,045 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $9,529 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $9,375 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Chittaprosad Bhattacharya worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chittaprosad Bhattacharya work is $3,250. The median Chittaprosad Bhattacharya work on paper sells for $10,210 across 15 lots. The median Chittaprosad Bhattacharya print sells for $639 across 15 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 Chittaprosad Bhattacharya work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chittaprosad Bhattacharya work on paper is $10,210. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Chittaprosad Bhattacharya's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chittaprosad Bhattacharya work on paper is $47,045.
What is the average price of a Chittaprosad Bhattacharya print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chittaprosad Bhattacharya print is $639. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Chittaprosad Bhattacharya's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chittaprosad Bhattacharya print is $9,529.
What is the average price of a small Chittaprosad Bhattacharya print?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Chittaprosad Bhattacharya print (small (under 50 cm)) is $639, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Chittaprosad Bhattacharya work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chittaprosad Bhattacharya work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,830, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Chittaprosad Bhattacharya's auction record?
Chittaprosad Bhattacharya's auction record is $47,045, set in 2026.
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