Jamini Roy (1887–1972)
What is Jamini Roy’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 738 auction results for Jamini Roy at 30 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $19,983 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,079–$33,020, n=74). The auction record is $1,187,500 for Untitled (Gandhi) (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Gandhi), 1887 | Gouache | $1,187,500 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Untitled (Banyan Tree), 1887 | Gouache | $875,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 3 | Untitled (Dralha), 1887 | Tempera | $579,600 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 4 | Untitled (tempera on cloth) | Tempera on cloth | $573,391 | Saffronart | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled (tempera on canvas) | Tempera on canvas | $202,059 | Saffronart | Sep 2023 |
| 6 | Untitled (Krishna and Balaram), 1887 | Painting | $163,800 | Christie's | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | Untitled (Sita Haran) | Embroidered carpet laid on jute | $138,600 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 8 | Untitled (Seated Buddha), 1940 | Tempera | $113,400 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | Untitled (Nayikas), 1940 | Tempera on cloth pasted on board | $80,800 | AstaGuru Auction House | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled (Santhal Lady), 1887 | Oil paint | $75,000 | Christie's | Sep 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 73 | $20,000 |
| Paintings | 356 | $16,250 |
| Works on paper | 131 | $11,875 |
| Prints | 9 | $1,300 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $61,815 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 306 | $19,720 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 230 | $9,375 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 738 results from 30 houses · How we compute these figures
Jamini Roy is an Asian artist with 803 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $13,750. 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 Jamini Roy sold in 2026 for $32,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 736 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jamini Roy work is $13,750.
The median Jamini Roy painting sells for $15,000 across 499 lots.
The median Jamini Roy work on paper sells for $11,875 across 152 lots.
The median Jamini Roy print sells for $1,300 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jamini Roy paintings typically sell for $10,790–$26,707 (the middle half of 283 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Jamini Roy paintings typically sell for $6,259–$15,120 (the middle half of 192 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $1,300 | $1,763 | 77.8% | 2026-01-29 |
| Paintings | 524 | $15,000†‡ | $579,600 | 95.2% | 2026-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 160 | $11,875†‡ | $1.2M | 95% | 2026-07-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 36 | $60,065† | $1.2M | — | 2026-03-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jamini Roy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $1,300 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (524 lots) median $15,000, record $579,600. A typical Jamini Roy painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 36 lots) the median is $60,065.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 192 | $6,259–$15,120†‡ | $9,677†‡ | $48,640 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 283 | $10,790–$26,707†‡ | $18,410†‡ | $579,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $20,778–$75,975† | $57,191† | $573,391 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 71 | $4,655–$12,717† | $7,772† | $1.2M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 76 | $11,250–$28,639†‡ | $18,285†‡ | $875,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $875,000 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $579,600 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $573,391 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,763 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,705 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jamini Roy worth?
Across 736 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jamini Roy work is $13,750. The median Jamini Roy painting sells for $15,000 across 499 lots. The median Jamini Roy work on paper sells for $11,875 across 152 lots. The median Jamini Roy print sells for $1,300 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jamini Roy paintings typically sell for $10,790–$26,707 (the middle half of 283 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jamini Roy paintings typically sell for $6,259–$15,120 (the middle half of 192 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 Jamini Roy painting?
Based on 499 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jamini Roy painting is $15,000. 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 Jamini Roy's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jamini Roy painting is $579,600.
What is the average price of a Jamini Roy work on paper?
Based on 152 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jamini Roy work on paper is $11,875. 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 Jamini Roy's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jamini Roy work on paper is $1,187,500.
What is the average price of a medium Jamini Roy painting?
Based on 283 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jamini Roy painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,410, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Jamini Roy painting?
Based on 192 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jamini Roy painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,677, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Jamini Roy's auction record?
Jamini Roy's auction record is $1,187,500, set in 2016.
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