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# Jamil Naqsh (1937–2019)

## What is Jamil Naqsh’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Jamil Naqsh at 6 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,926 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,585–$4,311, n=5). The auction record is $69,600 for Untitled (2009, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1938 | Acrylic | $69,600 | Bonhams | Oct 2009 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1939 | Oil paint | $68,500 | Christie's | Sep 2009 |
| 3 | Figure with Pigeon II, 1938 | Painting | $57,082 | Bonhams | May 2022 |
| 4 | Untitled (Woman with Doves), 1988 | Oil paint | $56,718 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 5 | Untitled (Nude with Dove), 1970 | Mixed media | $50,000 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| 6 | Mother Teresa, 1913 | Painting | $47,539 | Bonhams | Jun 2020 |
| 7 | Untitled (Calligraphy), 1974 | Painting | $47,209 | Bonhams | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1939 | Oil paint | $40,000 | Christie's | Sep 2009 |
| 9 | Untitled (Woman & Doves), 1993 | Painting | $39,271 | Bonhams | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1938 | Painting | $31,335 | Bonhams | Apr 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $24,645 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $8,129 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $53,541 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $20,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $4,471 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jamil Naqsh is a Pakistani artist with 260 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $18,666. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jamil Naqsh sold in 2026 for $19,832, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jamil Naqsh work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jamil Naqsh work is $18,666.

The median Jamil Naqsh painting sells for $23,033 across 31 lots.

The median Jamil Naqsh work on paper sells for $9,404 across 10 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jamil Naqsh paintings typically sell for $15,958–$30,063 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 40 | $23,033† | $86,332 | 77.5% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $9,404 | $22,753 | 76.9% | 2023-09-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $69,600 | $86,332 | — | 2009-10-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $15,958–$30,063† | $21,335† | $86,332 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $41,290–$65,645† | $52,145† | $69,600 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $6,933–$14,640 | $10,186 | $22,753 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $86,332 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $69,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $22,753 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $15,120 |

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 Jamil Naqsh worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jamil Naqsh work is $18,666. The median Jamil Naqsh painting sells for $23,033 across 31 lots. The median Jamil Naqsh work on paper sells for $9,404 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jamil Naqsh paintings typically sell for $15,958–$30,063 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Jamil Naqsh painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jamil Naqsh painting is $23,033. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jamil Naqsh's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jamil Naqsh painting is $86,332.

### What is the average price of a Jamil Naqsh work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jamil Naqsh work on paper is $9,404.

### What is Jamil Naqsh's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jamil Naqsh work on paper is $22,753.

### What is the average price of a medium Jamil Naqsh painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jamil Naqsh painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $21,335, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jamil Naqsh's auction record?

Jamil Naqsh's auction record is $86,332, set in 2007.

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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, “Jamil Naqsh auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jamil-naqsh (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.