Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar (1911–1996)
What is Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 123 auction results for Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar at 10 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $101,600 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,230–$196,850, n=27). The auction record is $768,000 for Ajanta (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajanta, 1974 | Oil paint | $768,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2020 |
| 2 | Divali, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $460,800 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1958 | Oil paint | $419,100 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled (Holi), 1971 | Oil paint | $304,800 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled (Narayan Shridhar Bendre), 1959 | Oil on board | $304,800 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled (Summit), 1968 | Oil paint | $304,800 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled (Summer), 1967 | Oil paint | $290,231 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (Mother and Child), 1960 | Oil paint | $279,400 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1966 | Oil paint | $277,875 | Sotheby's | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | Untitled (Krishna tames Kaliya Nag), 1911 | Oil on canvas | $257,190 | Bonhams | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $102,214 |
| Other | 5 | $42,000 |
| Works on paper | 23 | $4,098 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $304,800 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 33 | $102,828 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $7,269 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 123 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar is an Indian artist with 140 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $23,951. 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 Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar sold in 2026 for $460,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar on OpeningBid →What is a Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar work worth?
Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar work is $23,951.
The median Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar painting sells for $69,469 across 64 lots.
The median Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar work on paper sells for $2,822 across 48 lots.
The median Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar print sells for $885 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar paintings typically sell for $37,330–$173,029 (the middle half of 44 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar work on papers typically sell for $958–$7,063 (the middle half of 43 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 | 2 | $885† | $1,366 | — | 2025-07-21 |
| Paintings | 67 | $69,469† | $768,000 | 95.5% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $2,822†‡ | $190,500 | 98% | 2026-07-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $204,000† | $768,000 | — | 2026-09-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $885. Paintings (67 lots) median $69,469, record $768,000. A typical Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar painting sells for around 78× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 28 lots) the median is $204,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $7,901–$23,976† | $11,794† | $33,665† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $37,330–$173,029† | $72,354† | $419,100 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $83,937–$304,800† | $172,933† | $768,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $958–$7,063†‡ | $2,018†‡ | $190,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,763–$11,422† | $11,235† | $17,640 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $768,000 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $460,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $190,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $106,111 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,366 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $404† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar worth?
Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar work is $23,951. The median Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar painting sells for $69,469 across 64 lots. The median Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar work on paper sells for $2,822 across 48 lots. The median Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar print sells for $885 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar paintings typically sell for $37,330–$173,029 (the middle half of 44 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar work on papers typically sell for $958–$7,063 (the middle half of 43 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 Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar painting?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar painting is $69,469. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar painting is $768,000.
What is the average price of a Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar work on paper?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar work on paper is $2,822. 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 Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar work on paper is $190,500.
What is the average price of a medium Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar painting?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $72,354, 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 small Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar work on paper?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,018, 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 Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar's auction record?
Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar's auction record is $768,000, set in 2020.
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