Krishna Reddy (1925–2018)
What is Krishna Reddy’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Krishna Reddy at 25 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,891 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,514–$5,695, n=11). The auction record is $11,430 for La Vague (The Wave) (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Vague (The Wave), 1925 | Mixed color intaglio on paper | $11,430 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | The Great Clown, 1925 | $8,820 | Christie's | Sep 2023 | |
| 3 | The Great Clown Célébre | Unik färgintaglio | $8,758 | Bukowskis | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Child Descending; Sun Worshippers, 1925 | Prints | $7,500 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| 5 | Demonstrators, 1925 | Mixed color intaglio on paper | $6,930 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 6 | Clown Falling; Falling Figure, 1925 | Prints | $6,875 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| 7 | Cloudy Landscape, 1925 | Colour on paper | $5,589 | Bonhams | Dec 2018 |
| 8 | Demonstrators, 1925 | Synthetic resin | $5,292 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 9 | Rhyme Broken, 1619 | Intaglio print in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins | $4,902 | Phillips | Oct 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woman of Sunflower | Mixed colour intaglio on Arches paper | $6,488 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 17 | $4,790 |
| Other | 8 | $2,285 |
| Prints | 23 | $2,241 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $2,750 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $2,742 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Krishna Reddy is an Indian artist with 93 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,375. 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 Krishna Reddy sold in 2026 for $8,758, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Krishna Reddy work is $2,375.
The median Krishna Reddy print sells for $2,241 across 59 lots.
The median Krishna Reddy sculpture sells for $1,100 across 10 lots.
The median Krishna Reddy work on paper sells for $5,189 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Krishna Reddy prints typically sell for $1,484–$3,507 (the middle half of 44 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 | 65 | $2,241†‡ | $11,430 | 90.8% | 2026-06-24 |
| Paintings | 1 | $2,395 | $2,395 | — | 2018-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $5,189 | $5,589 | 66.7% | 2018-12-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $1,100† | $5,292 | — | 2026-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $8,789 | $11,430 | — | 2026-04-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Krishna Reddy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (65 lots) median $2,241 with 90.8% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $2,395, record $2,395. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $8,789.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $1,484–$3,507†‡ | $1,927†‡ | $11,430 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,016–$2,958† | $2,554† | $8,820 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $455–$2,356† | $1,100† | $5,292 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $11,430 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $8,820 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,589 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $5,292 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,790 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $2,800† |
| Paintings | 2018 | $2,395 |
† 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 Krishna Reddy worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Krishna Reddy work is $2,375. The median Krishna Reddy print sells for $2,241 across 59 lots. The median Krishna Reddy sculpture sells for $1,100 across 10 lots. The median Krishna Reddy work on paper sells for $5,189 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Krishna Reddy prints typically sell for $1,484–$3,507 (the middle half of 44 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 Krishna Reddy print?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Krishna Reddy print is $2,241. 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 Krishna Reddy's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Krishna Reddy print is $11,430.
What is the average price of a small Krishna Reddy print?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Krishna Reddy print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,927, 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 the average price of a medium Krishna Reddy print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Krishna Reddy print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,554, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Krishna Reddy's auction record?
Krishna Reddy's auction record is $11,430, set in 2026.
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