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# Hema Upadhyay (1972–2015)

Hema Upadhyay is an Indian artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $5,991. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Hema Upadhyay sold in 2026 for $9,493, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hema Upadhyay work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hema Upadhyay work is $5,991.

The median Hema Upadhyay photograph sells for $3,750 across 21 lots.

The median Hema Upadhyay sculpture sells for $5,686 across 2 lots.

The median Hema Upadhyay work on paper sells for $56,596 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $56,596 | $107,201 | — | 2022-09-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $5,686 | $9,496 | — | 2017-09-13 |
| Photography | 21 | $3,750† | $2M | — | 2024-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $290,335 | $2M | — | 2008-05-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,724–$4,064 | $3,384 | $11,299 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $43–$43,854† | $7,623† | $2M |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2008 | $2M |
| Photography | 2006 | $290,335 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $107,201 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $9,496 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,991 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $1,875 |

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 Hema Upadhyay worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hema Upadhyay work is $5,991. The median Hema Upadhyay photograph sells for $3,750 across 21 lots. The median Hema Upadhyay sculpture sells for $5,686 across 2 lots. The median Hema Upadhyay work on paper sells for $56,596 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Hema Upadhyay photograph?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hema Upadhyay photograph is $3,750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hema Upadhyay's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hema Upadhyay photograph is $2,033,071.

### What is the average price of a large Hema Upadhyay photograph?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Hema Upadhyay photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $7,623, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hema Upadhyay's auction record?

Hema Upadhyay's auction record is $2,033,071, set in 2008.

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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, “Hema Upadhyay auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hema-upadhyay (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.