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# Kaiko Moti (1921–1989)

## What is Kaiko Moti’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Kaiko Moti at 16 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $128 including buyer’s premium (middle half $73–$152, n=10). The auction record is $705 for Horse (2007, Skinner (Bonhams Skinner)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.


**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horse | Lithograph on paper | $705 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2007 |
| 2 | Panther, 1966 | Aquatint with etching on paper | $646 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2007 |
| 3 | Still life, 1961 | Engraving | $521 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2011 |
| 4 | Grand Bouquet | Aquatint | $444 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2009 |
| 5 | Grand Bouquet | Aquatint on paper | $444 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2009 |
| 6 | Owl, 1921 | Aquatint | $367 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2008 |
| 7 | Champs de Lavande | Etching with aquatint | $325 | Capsule Gallery Auction | May 2021 |
| 8 | Untitled (Trees) | Etching | $224 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Feb 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (Horse) | Lithograph | $192 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | Shore Views: Morning Passage and Evening Passage, 1986-1987 | Aquatints on Japan paper | $178 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2009 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 24 | $154 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $148 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kaiko Moti is an Indian artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $160. 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 Kaiko Moti is recorded as sold in 2026 for $650; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**9 Kaiko Moti works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Kaiko Moti work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kaiko Moti work is $160.

The median Kaiko Moti print sells for $154 across 29 lots.

The median Kaiko Moti work on paper sells for $200 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Kaiko Moti prints typically sell for $128–$300 (the middle half of 23 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 | 43 | $154†‡ | $705 | 67.4% | 2025-02-13 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $200† | $382† | 75% | 2024-11-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $125–$225†‡ | $148†‡ | $521 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $128–$300†‡ | $160†‡ | $705 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $705 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $646 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $382† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $200† |

† 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 Kaiko Moti worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kaiko Moti work is $160. The median Kaiko Moti print sells for $154 across 29 lots. The median Kaiko Moti work on paper sells for $200 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kaiko Moti prints typically sell for $128–$300 (the middle half of 23 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 Kaiko Moti print?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kaiko Moti print is $154. 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 Kaiko Moti's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kaiko Moti print is $705.

### What is the average price of a medium Kaiko Moti print?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kaiko Moti print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $160, 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 Kaiko Moti's auction record?

Kaiko Moti's auction record is $705, 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, “Kaiko Moti auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kaiko-moti (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.