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# Hendra Gunawan (1918–1983)

## What is Hendra Gunawan’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 84 | $241,499 |
| Other | 5 | $190,883 |

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

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


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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hendra Gunawan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hendra-gunawan (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.