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# Lalu Prasad Shaw (b. 1937)

## What is Lalu Prasad Shaw’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 75 auction results for Lalu Prasad Shaw at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,288 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,221–$5,636, n=7). The auction record is $30,714 for Untitled (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | Gouache on paper | $30,714 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 2 | Untitled (gouache on paper), 1937 | Gouache | $21,269 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 3 | Untitled, 2003 | Gouache on board | $18,668 | Saffronart | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Untitled, 2007 | Pastel on paper | $10,274 | Saffronart | Mar 2010 |
| 5 | Untitled (tempera on paper), 1999 | Tempera on paper | $10,118 | Saffronart | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled, 2013 | Gouache on paper | $9,308 | Saffronart | Dec 2014 |
| 7 | Untitled, 2002 | Tempera on paper | $8,641 | Saffronart | Jul 2021 |
| 8 | Untitled (gouache on mount board), set of two, 2015 | Gouache on mount board | $7,653 | Saffronart | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled, 2012 | Tempera on board | $6,827 | Saffronart | Jul 2020 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNTITLED (Abstract), 2002 | Etching (set of two) | $7,207 | Prinseps | Oct 2023 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 16 | $5,344 |
| Paintings | 8 | $5,040 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $5,265 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $4,034 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 75 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lalu Prasad Shaw is an Indian artist with 113 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,751. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Lalu Prasad Shaw sold in 2026 for $10,118, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lalu Prasad Shaw work worth?

Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lalu Prasad Shaw work is $1,751.

The median Lalu Prasad Shaw painting sells for $69 across 33 lots.

The median Lalu Prasad Shaw work on paper sells for $3,527 across 21 lots.

The median Lalu Prasad Shaw sculpture sells for $109 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Lalu Prasad Shaw paintings typically sell for $43–$1,986 (the middle half of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $992 | $1,638 | — | 2012-07-25 |
| Paintings | 33 | $69† | $10,118 | — | 2026-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $3,527† | $30,714 | 87.5% | 2026-05-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $109† | $2,520 | — | 2024-06-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $19,968† | $30,714 | — | 2020-12-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Lalu Prasad Shaw's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $992. Paintings (33 lots) median $69, record $10,118. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $19,968.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $68–$6,138† | $4,034† | $10,118 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $43–$1,986† | $62† | $6,827 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $296–$4,807† | $1,366† | $30,714 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $3,527–$8,287† | $5,344† | $21,269 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $30,714 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $21,269 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $10,118 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $8,641 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $2,520 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $1,638 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $346 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $128† |

† 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 Lalu Prasad Shaw worth?

Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lalu Prasad Shaw work is $1,751. The median Lalu Prasad Shaw painting sells for $69 across 33 lots. The median Lalu Prasad Shaw work on paper sells for $3,527 across 21 lots. The median Lalu Prasad Shaw sculpture sells for $109 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Lalu Prasad Shaw paintings typically sell for $43–$1,986 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Lalu Prasad Shaw painting?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lalu Prasad Shaw painting is $69. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lalu Prasad Shaw's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lalu Prasad Shaw painting is $10,118.

### What is the average price of a Lalu Prasad Shaw work on paper?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lalu Prasad Shaw work on paper is $3,527. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lalu Prasad Shaw's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lalu Prasad Shaw work on paper is $30,714.

### What is the average price of a medium Lalu Prasad Shaw painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lalu Prasad Shaw painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $62, 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 Lalu Prasad Shaw work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lalu Prasad Shaw work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,344, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lalu Prasad Shaw's auction record?

Lalu Prasad Shaw's auction record is $30,714, 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, “Lalu Prasad Shaw auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lalu-prasad-shaw (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.