Laxman Shreshtha (b. 1939)
What is Laxman Shreshtha’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Laxman Shreshtha at 4 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $23,875 including buyer’s premium (middle half $16,290–$46,765, n=7). The auction record is $102,117 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2026, Pundole's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1970s | Oil on canvas | $102,117 | Pundole's | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1994 | Oil on canvas | $91,058 | Pundole's | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1994 | Oil on canvas | $61,697 | Pundole's | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $31,833 | Pundole's | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled (pastel and watercolour on paper), 1994 | Pastel and watercolour on paper | $23,875 | Pundole's | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled (watercolour and pastel on paper), 2006 | Watercolour and pastel on paper | $16,453 | Pundole's | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $16,250 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 8 | Untitled (mixed media on paper), 1992 | Mixed media on paper | $16,128 | Pundole's | May 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled (mixed media on paper), 1992 | Mixed media on paper | $14,887 | Pundole's | May 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1939 | Painting | $6,000 | Bonhams | Oct 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $16,250 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $15,508 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Laxman Shreshtha is an India artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $13,666. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Laxman Shreshtha sold in 2026 for $14,887, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laxman Shreshtha work is $13,666.
The median Laxman Shreshtha painting sells for $20,438 across 34 lots.
The median Laxman Shreshtha work on paper sells for $10,148 across 10 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 | 35 | $20,438† | $102,117 | 97.1% | 2026-03-12 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $10,148† | $23,875 | 90.9% | 2026-05-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $91,058† | $102,117 | — | 2026-03-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,958–$14,444† | $5,662† | $31,833 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $20,507–$53,626† | $36,425† | $102,117 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $4,793–$15,818† | $10,148† | $23,875 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $102,117 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $91,058 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $23,875 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $16,453 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Laxman Shreshtha worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laxman Shreshtha work is $13,666. The median Laxman Shreshtha painting sells for $20,438 across 34 lots. The median Laxman Shreshtha work on paper sells for $10,148 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Laxman Shreshtha painting?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laxman Shreshtha painting is $20,438. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Laxman Shreshtha's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Laxman Shreshtha painting is $102,117.
What is the average price of a Laxman Shreshtha work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laxman Shreshtha work on paper is $10,148. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Laxman Shreshtha's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Laxman Shreshtha work on paper is $23,875.
What is the average price of a large Laxman Shreshtha painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Laxman Shreshtha painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $36,425, 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 Laxman Shreshtha painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Laxman Shreshtha painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,662, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Laxman Shreshtha's auction record?
Laxman Shreshtha's auction record is $102,117, set in 2026.
See the full Laxman Shreshtha record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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