> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/j-sultan-ali · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “J Sultan Ali auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/j-sultan-ali (updated 2026-11-01).

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.