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

# K H Ara

## What is K H Ara’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 105 auction results for K H Ara at 2 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $25,754 including buyer’s premium (middle half $16,861–$60,219, n=15). The auction record is $168,666 for Untitled (oil, watercolour and charcoal on paper pasted on linen) (2019, Saffronart). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil, watercolour and charcoal on paper pasted on linen), circa 1940s | Oil, watercolour and charcoal on paper pasted on linen | $168,666 | Saffronart | Sep 2019 |
| 2 | Temptation | Watercolour on paper | $162,399 | Saffronart | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $144,702 | AstaGuru Auction House | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $102,960 | Saffronart | Sep 2015 |
| 5 | Untitled | Gouache on paper | $100,141 | Saffronart | Sep 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $100,141 | Saffronart | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1940 | Oil on canvas | $77,535 | AstaGuru Auction House | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled (Landscape) | Oil on canvas | $69,427 | Saffronart | Mar 2021 |
| 9 | Untitled (watercolour on paper), 1950 | Watercolour on paper | $60,438 | AstaGuru Auction House | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled (Seated Nude) | Watercolour on paper | $60,000 | Saffronart | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $69,427 |
| Works on paper | 35 | $16,035 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 40 | $19,004 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $15,947 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 105 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


K H Ara is an Indian artist with 123 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $12,819. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by K H Ara sold in 2026 for $60,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a K H Ara work worth?

Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a K H Ara work is $12,819.

The median K H Ara work on paper sells for $9,290 across 58 lots.

The median K H Ara painting sells for $9,111 across 29 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) K H Ara work on papers typically sell for $193–$16,035 (the middle half of 45 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 | 29 | $9,111† | $168,666 | — | 2025-09-27 |
| Works on Paper | 58 | $9,290† | $100,141 | — | 2026-09-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $138,501† | $168,666 | — | 2026-08-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $432–$44,067† | $9,928† | $168,666 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $193–$16,035† | $9,290† | $100,141 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $168,666 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $162,399 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $100,141 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $60,000 |

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 H Ara worth?

Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a K H Ara work is $12,819. The median K H Ara work on paper sells for $9,290 across 58 lots. The median K H Ara painting sells for $9,111 across 29 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) K H Ara work on papers typically sell for $193–$16,035 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a K H Ara work on paper?

Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a K H Ara work on paper is $9,290. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is K H Ara's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a K H Ara work on paper is $100,141.

### What is the average price of a K H Ara painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a K H Ara painting is $9,111. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is K H Ara's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a K H Ara painting is $168,666.

### What is the average price of a medium K H Ara work on paper?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium K H Ara work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,290, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium K H Ara painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium K H Ara painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,928, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is K H Ara's auction record?

K H Ara's auction record is $168,666, set in 2019.

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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 H Ara auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/k-h-ara (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.