> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/k-g-ramanujam · updated 2026-11-02

# K.G. Ramanujam (1941–1973)

K.G. Ramanujam is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $11,497. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by K.G. Ramanujam sold in 2026 for $554,458, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a K.G. Ramanujam work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a K.G. Ramanujam work is $11,497.

The median K.G. Ramanujam work on paper sells for $8,125 across 5 lots.

The median K.G. Ramanujam painting sells for $816,979 across 2 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 | 2 | $816,979 | $1.1M | — | 2026-06-28 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $8,125† | $1.5M | — | 2020-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1.1M | $1.5M | — | 2026-06-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $7,500–$11,497† | $8,125† | $1.5M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 | $1.5M |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2026 | $554,458 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $11,497† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 K.G. Ramanujam worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a K.G. Ramanujam work is $11,497. The median K.G. Ramanujam work on paper sells for $8,125 across 5 lots. The median K.G. Ramanujam painting sells for $816,979 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is K.G. Ramanujam's auction record?

K.G. Ramanujam's auction record is $1,500,000, set in 2016.

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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, “K.G. Ramanujam auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/k-g-ramanujam (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.