> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ganesh-pyne · updated 2026-11-02

# Ganesh Pyne (1937–2013)

## What is Ganesh Pyne’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 216 auction results for Ganesh Pyne at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $31,880 including buyer’s premium (middle half $15,749–$102,535, n=32). The auction record is $23,725,000 for Untitled (Laxmi Emerging from the Ocean) (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Laxmi Emerging from the Ocean), 1937 | Tempera | $23,725,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Untitled (Girl with Plait); Untitled (Babu), 1963 | Tempera | $2,625,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 3 | Encounter in the Twilight Zone, 1974 | Tempera | $2,514,999 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Crossing the Fountain, 1974 | Tempera | $2,270,999 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | The Conversation, 1977 | Tempera on canvas | $1,281,570 | AstaGuru Auction House | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | The Slave, 1986 | Tempera on canvas | $1,152,000 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Woman in a Boat (Savitri or Behula), 1987 | Tempera on canvas | $992,000 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | The Dream Conversation, 1978 | Tempera | $853,622 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (tempera on canvas laid on card), 1970 | Tempera on canvas laid on card | $787,400 | Sotheby's | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Slumberland, 1971 | Tempera on canvas laid on card | $529,200 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 43 | $106,250 |
| Other | 11 | $37,800 |
| Works on paper | 61 | $13,750 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $139,046 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 70 | $19,158 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 216 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ganesh Pyne is an Indian artist with 264 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $16,530. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ganesh Pyne sold in 2026 for $20,098, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ganesh Pyne work worth?

Across 212 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ganesh Pyne work is $16,530.

The median Ganesh Pyne work on paper sells for $5,960 across 108 lots.

The median Ganesh Pyne painting sells for $91,508 across 55 lots.

The median Ganesh Pyne print sells for $30,480 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Ganesh Pyne work on papers typically sell for $205–$19,269 (the middle half of 95 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Ganesh Pyne paintings typically sell for $50,000–$463,124 (the middle half of 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $30,480† | $286,118 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 57 | $91,508† | $23.7M | 96.5% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 113 | $5,960† | $228,444† | 95.6% | 2026-10-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 32 | $300,559† | $23.7M | — | 2026-09-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Ganesh Pyne's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $30,480. Paintings (57 lots) median $91,508, record $23,725,000. A typical Ganesh Pyne painting sells for around 3.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 32 lots) the median is $300,559.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $11,728–$56,551† | $34,558† | $2.6M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $50,000–$463,124† | $127,000† | $23.7M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 95 | $205–$19,269† | $5,884† | $228,444† |

† 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 | $23.7M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $2.6M |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $286,118 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $228,444† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $192,374† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $30,480 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Ganesh Pyne worth?

Across 212 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ganesh Pyne work is $16,530. The median Ganesh Pyne work on paper sells for $5,960 across 108 lots. The median Ganesh Pyne painting sells for $91,508 across 55 lots. The median Ganesh Pyne print sells for $30,480 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ganesh Pyne work on papers typically sell for $205–$19,269 (the middle half of 95 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ganesh Pyne paintings typically sell for $50,000–$463,124 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ganesh Pyne work on paper?

Based on 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ganesh Pyne work on paper is $5,960. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ganesh Pyne's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ganesh Pyne work on paper is $228,444. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $228,444 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Ganesh Pyne painting?

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ganesh Pyne painting is $91,508. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ganesh Pyne's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ganesh Pyne painting is $23,725,000.

### What is the average price of a small Ganesh Pyne work on paper?

Based on 95 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ganesh Pyne work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,884, 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 Ganesh Pyne painting?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ganesh Pyne painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $127,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ganesh Pyne's auction record?

Ganesh Pyne's auction record is $23,725,000, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ganesh Pyne auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ganesh-pyne (updated 2026-11-02).

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.