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# Laxman Shrestha (b. 1939)

## What is Laxman Shrestha’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Laxman Shrestha at 5 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,951 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,057–$58,946, n=8). The auction record is $106,881 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2026, AstaGuru Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $106,881 | AstaGuru Auction House | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil paint | $102,435 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $54,305 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Untitled (Abstract), 2002 | Oil on canvas | $47,252 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $44,450 | Sotheby's | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1975 | Oil on canvas | $27,720 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1939 | Oil paint | $16,250 | Christie's | Sep 2021 |
| 8 | Untitled (mixed media on canvas) | Mixed media on canvas | $10,231 | Saffronart | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Abstract Composition | Oil on canvas | $8,820 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2023 |
| 10 | UNTITLED (NO. X), 1971 | Oil on canvas | $8,105 | Sotheby's | Sep 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $21,985 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $44,450 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $8,820 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Laxman Shrestha is an India artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $13,241. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Laxman Shrestha sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $315,468 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Laxman Shrestha work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laxman Shrestha work is $13,241.

The median Laxman Shrestha painting sells for $44,450 across 11 lots.

The median Laxman Shrestha work on paper sells for $5,671 across 2 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 | 11 | $44,450† | $315,468† | — | 2026-08-11 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $5,671 | $5,671 | — | 2025-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $106,881† | $315,468† | — | 2026-08-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $31,902–$52,542† | $45,851† | $315,468† |

† 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 | $315,468† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $102,435 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,671 |

† 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 Laxman Shrestha worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laxman Shrestha work is $13,241. The median Laxman Shrestha painting sells for $44,450 across 11 lots. The median Laxman Shrestha work on paper sells for $5,671 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Laxman Shrestha painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laxman Shrestha painting is $44,450. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Laxman Shrestha's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Laxman Shrestha painting is $315,468. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $315,468 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is Laxman Shrestha's auction record?

Laxman Shrestha's auction record is $315,468, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $315,468 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Laxman Shrestha auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/laxman-shrestha (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.