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# K. G. Subramanyan (1924–2016)

## What is K. G. Subramanyan’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 105 auction results for K. G. Subramanyan at 5 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $19,074 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,560–$25,980, n=12). The auction record is $108,000 for Pichvai I Bahuroopi (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pichvai I Bahuroopi | — | $108,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 2 | Padmini | Acrylic on canvas | $80,500 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 3 | LIP TOTEM, 1978 | Terracotta on plywood | $61,596 | Sotheby's | Sep 2020 |
| 4 | The Blue Pool, 1993 | Acrylic paint | $56,700 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | Untitled (Elephant; Bull; Monkey), 1924 | Wood with mirrors and beads; wood with leather; wood with leather, metal and jute fiber | $56,700 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 6 | Untitled (Gazelle; Bison; Mule), 1924 | Wood with metal and leather; wood with leather and beads | $56,700 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1924 | Oil paint | $52,920 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Bull | Oil on board | $45,929 | Saffronart | Jan 2021 |
| 9 | Midnight Blues 1, Midnight Blues 2, Midnight Blues 3, 2003 | Oil paint | $37,500 | Christie's | Sep 2008 |
| 10 | Girls and Cats, 1991 | Gouache | $35,560 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 10 | $25,290 |
| Paintings | 15 | $25,017 |
| Other | 7 | $14,400 |
| Works on paper | 29 | $4,185 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $17,783 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $4,101 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 105 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


K. G. Subramanyan is an Indian artist with 131 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $8,303. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by K. G. Subramanyan sold in 2026 for $25,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a K. G. Subramanyan work is $8,303.

The median K. G. Subramanyan work on paper sells for $4,101 across 38 lots.

The median K. G. Subramanyan painting sells for $9,688 across 30 lots.

The median K. G. Subramanyan sculpture sells for $22,860 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $2,126 | $2,126 | — | 2025-06-18 |
| Paintings | 31 | $9,688† | $56,700 | 96.8% | 2025-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $4,101† | $35,560 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $22,860 | $56,700 | — | 2025-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $59,148 | $108,000 | — | 2022-03-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

K. G. Subramanyan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $2,126. Paintings (31 lots) median $9,688, record $56,700. A typical K. G. Subramanyan painting sells for around 4.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $59,148.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $5,940–$10,514 | $6,300 | $37,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $300–$27,117† | $16,666† | $52,920 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $2,246–$4,164 | $3,165 | $27,890 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $6,212–$22,145† | $12,046† | $35,560 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $16,380–$28,980 | $22,860 | $56,700 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $56,700 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $56,700 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $52,920 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $35,560 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $30,240 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $27,890 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,126 |

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. Subramanyan worth?

Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a K. G. Subramanyan work is $8,303. The median K. G. Subramanyan work on paper sells for $4,101 across 38 lots. The median K. G. Subramanyan painting sells for $9,688 across 30 lots. The median K. G. Subramanyan sculpture sells for $22,860 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a K. G. Subramanyan work on paper?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a K. G. Subramanyan work on paper is $4,101. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is K. G. Subramanyan's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a K. G. Subramanyan work on paper is $35,560.

### What is the average price of a K. G. Subramanyan painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a K. G. Subramanyan painting is $9,688. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is K. G. Subramanyan's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a K. G. Subramanyan painting is $56,700.

### What is the average price of a small K. G. Subramanyan work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small K. G. Subramanyan work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,165, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium K. G. Subramanyan work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium K. G. Subramanyan work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,046, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

K. G. Subramanyan's auction record is $108,000, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.