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India Mahdavi (b. 1960)

What is India Mahdavi’s work worth?

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 69 auction results for India Mahdavi at 17 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,463 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,474–$7,465, n=11). The auction record is $19,628 for Jardin 3451 (2020, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture
#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1Jardin 3451, 1962Laine, coton et jute$19,628PIASADec 2020
2Cap Martin armchairsRattan, brass, upholstery$14,080Los Angeles Modern AuctionsJul 2026
3Modèle ‘Fullhouse’, 2002Table de salle à manger - Modèle ‘Fullhouse’$10,205PIASAMay 2025
4Alber, 2008Piètement en laiton brossé, plateau en noyer teinté$8,957ArtcurialDec 2015
5Jetlag, 1962Canapé$8,212PIASAJul 2026
6Double Diagonale, 2022Tenn$7,868BukowskisApr 2024
7Bishop tables, 2010Ceramics$6,875WrightOct 2021
8Bishop Cod stool, 1999Enameled ceramic$6,826Sotheby'sDec 2021
9Jetlag, 1962Canapé$6,719PIASAJul 2026
10Bishop, 2000En céramique émaillée ; plateaux amovibles$6,170Christie'sOct 2020
Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
MediumSalesMedian
Other54$762
Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
SizeSalesMedian
Large (over 120 cm)14$4,151
Medium (50-120 cm)12$1,859
Small (under 50 cm)33$554

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 69 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures

India Mahdavi is an Iranian artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $908. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by India Mahdavi is recorded as sold in 2026 for $9,652; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a India Mahdavi work worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a India Mahdavi work is $908.

The median India Mahdavi sculpture sells for $3,477 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Sculpture & Installation2$3,477$4,462—2024-12-19
Masterpieces (top of market)4$12,142‡$19,628—2026-09-28

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Sculpture & Installation2024$4,462
Sculpture & Installation2023$2,492

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a India Mahdavi worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a India Mahdavi work is $908. The median India Mahdavi sculpture sells for $3,477 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is India Mahdavi's auction record?

India Mahdavi's auction record is $19,628, set in 2020.

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