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# Chittaprosad Bhattacharya (1915–1978)

## What is Chittaprosad Bhattacharya’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 25 | $5,513 |
| Other | 7 | $479 |

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

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


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.

## What is a Chittaprosad Bhattacharya work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chittaprosad Bhattacharya auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chittaprosad-bhattacharya (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.