J Sultan Ali (1920–1990)
J Sultan Ali is an India artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $15,553. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by J Sultan Ali sold in 2025 for $46,042, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View J Sultan Ali on OpeningBid →What is a J Sultan Ali work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J Sultan Ali work is $15,553.
The median J Sultan Ali painting sells for $21,250 across 19 lots.
The median J Sultan Ali work on paper sells for $6,350 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $21,250† | $78,039 | 90.5% | 2025-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $6,350 | $23,633 | — | 2025-03-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $9,435–$33,390† | $17,258† | $61,440 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $17,449–$46,961 | $40,000 | $78,039 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,424–$10,035 | $6,350 | $23,633 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $78,039 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $61,440 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $23,633 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $13,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a J Sultan Ali worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J Sultan Ali work is $15,553. The median J Sultan Ali painting sells for $21,250 across 19 lots. The median J Sultan Ali work on paper sells for $6,350 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a J Sultan Ali painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a J Sultan Ali painting is $21,250. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is J Sultan Ali's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a J Sultan Ali painting is $78,039.
What is the average price of a medium J Sultan Ali painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium J Sultan Ali painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,258, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is J Sultan Ali's auction record?
J Sultan Ali's auction record is $78,039, set in 2024.
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