Hendra Gunawan (1918–1983)
What is Hendra Gunawan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 138 auction results for Hendra Gunawan at 9 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $112,686 including buyer’s premium (middle half $85,690–$214,240, n=6). The auction record is $5,630,359 for Bathing by the River (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bathing by the River | Oil on canvas | $5,630,359 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 2 | Wanita Menyusui Anak (Woman Nursing a Child), 1978 | Oil on canvas | $4,883,792 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 3 | Fruit Seller, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $4,112,718 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | Conversation, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $3,164,899 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 5 | Women with Rooster, circa 1960s | Oil on canvas | $3,043,561 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 6 | Kasih Sayang (Affection), 1978 | Oil on canvas | $2,692,381 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 7 | Wanita Menyusui Anak, 1976 | Oil on canvas | $2,395,869 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 8 | Ayah Bermain dengan Anak (Father Playing with His Children), 1980 | Oil on canvas | $2,270,808 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 9 | Big Family | Oil on canvas | $2,041,349 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 10 | Mother and Child, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $1,952,722 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 84 | $241,499 |
| Other | 5 | $190,883 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 70 | $282,249 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $110,933 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 138 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Hendra Gunawan is an Indonesian artist with 164 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $159,442. 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 Hendra Gunawan sold in 2026 for $243,174, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hendra Gunawan on OpeningBid →What is a Hendra Gunawan work worth?
Across 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hendra Gunawan work is $159,442.
The median Hendra Gunawan painting sells for $175,927 across 122 lots.
The median Hendra Gunawan work on paper sells for $985 across 4 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Hendra Gunawan paintings typically sell for $121,480–$592,296 (the middle half of 93 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Hendra Gunawan paintings typically sell for $42,092–$135,751 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 135 | $175,927†‡ | $5.6M | 90.4% | 2026-03-30 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $985† | $38,825 | — | 2021-11-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 92 | $246,896†‡ | $5.6M | — | 2026-09-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $42,092–$135,751† | $103,243† | $317,168 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 93 | $121,480–$592,296† | $241,916† | $5.6M |
† 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 | 2011 | $5.6M |
| Paintings | 2011 | $4.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $38,825 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,032† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hendra Gunawan worth?
Across 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hendra Gunawan work is $159,442. The median Hendra Gunawan painting sells for $175,927 across 122 lots. The median Hendra Gunawan work on paper sells for $985 across 4 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Hendra Gunawan paintings typically sell for $121,480–$592,296 (the middle half of 93 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Hendra Gunawan paintings typically sell for $42,092–$135,751 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 Hendra Gunawan painting?
Based on 122 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hendra Gunawan painting is $175,927. 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 Hendra Gunawan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hendra Gunawan painting is $5,630,359.
What is the average price of a large Hendra Gunawan painting?
Based on 93 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Hendra Gunawan painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $241,916, 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 Hendra Gunawan painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hendra Gunawan painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $103,243, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Hendra Gunawan's auction record?
Hendra Gunawan's auction record is $5,630,359, set in 2011.
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