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# R.L. Desai

R.L. Desai is a Three views artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $899.

A work by R.L. Desai sold in 2011 for $962, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a R.L. Desai work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R.L. Desai work is $899.

The median R.L. Desai photograph sells for $954 across 17 lots.

The median R.L. Desai print sells for $687 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $687 | $8,990 | — | 2009-10-06 |
| Photography | 17 | $954 | $4,968 | — | 2011-10-04 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $295–$1,526 | $687 | $8,990 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $333–$1,277 | $765 | $4,968 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $8,990 |
| Photography | 2008 | $4,968 |
| Photography | 2008 | $2,366 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,526 |

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 R.L. Desai worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R.L. Desai work is $899. The median R.L. Desai photograph sells for $954 across 17 lots. The median R.L. Desai print sells for $687 across 5 lots.

### What is the average price of a R.L. Desai photograph?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a R.L. Desai photograph is $954.

### What is R.L. Desai's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a R.L. Desai photograph is $4,968.

### What is the average price of a small R.L. Desai photograph?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small R.L. Desai photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $765, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is R.L. Desai's auction record?

R.L. Desai's auction record is $8,990, set in 2008.

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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, “R.L. Desai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/deen-dayal (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.