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# Krishna Shamrao Kulkarni (1916–1994)

Krishna Shamrao Kulkarni is an Indian artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $8,115. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Krishna Shamrao Kulkarni sold in 2025 for $20,487, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Krishna Shamrao Kulkarni work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Krishna Shamrao Kulkarni work is $8,115.

The median Krishna Shamrao Kulkarni painting sells for $11,692 across 12 lots.

The median Krishna Shamrao Kulkarni work on paper sells for $4,409 across 5 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 | 12 | $11,692† | $27,720 | — | 2025-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $4,409† | $7,620 | — | 2026-04-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $9,764–$16,552 | $12,908 | $27,720 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $27,720 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $22,639† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7,620 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $5,292 |

† 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 Krishna Shamrao Kulkarni worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Krishna Shamrao Kulkarni work is $8,115. The median Krishna Shamrao Kulkarni painting sells for $11,692 across 12 lots. The median Krishna Shamrao Kulkarni work on paper sells for $4,409 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Krishna Shamrao Kulkarni painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Krishna Shamrao Kulkarni painting is $11,692. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Krishna Shamrao Kulkarni's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Krishna Shamrao Kulkarni painting is $27,720.

### What is Krishna Shamrao Kulkarni's auction record?

Krishna Shamrao Kulkarni's auction record is $27,720, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.