> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/m-f-husain · updated 2026-11-03

# M F Husain (b. 1915)

## What is M F Husain’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 460 auction results for M F Husain at 3 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $25,066 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,921–$148,630, n=87). The auction record is $1,830,162 for Battle of Ganga and Jamuna: Mahabharata 12 (2020, Saffronart). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battle of Ganga and Jamuna: Mahabharata 12, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $1,830,162 | Saffronart | Mar 2020 |
| 2 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas) | Acrylic on canvas | $1,528,243 | Saffronart | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Savani | Des (Diptych), 1960 | Oil on board | $576,707 | AstaGuru Auction House | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas pasted on board) | Acrylic on canvas pasted on board | $562,498 | Saffronart | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled (Mother And Krishna), 1990 | Acrylic on canvas | $551,057 | AstaGuru Auction House | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1970 | Oil on canvas | $548,260 | AstaGuru Auction House | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on canvas pasted on board) | Oil on canvas pasted on board | $437,499 | Saffronart | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $374,999 | Saffronart | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas) | Acrylic on canvas | $350,406 | Saffronart | Oct 2021 |
| 10 | Woman with veena, acrylic and marker on canvas | Acrylic and marker on canvas | $345,516 | Saffronart | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 106 | $109,675 |
| Other | 9 | $19,865 |
| Works on paper | 80 | $17,150 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $159,637 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 88 | $75,639 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $17,972 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 460 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


M F Husain is an Indian artist with 546 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $18,193. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by M F Husain sold in 2026 for $22,554, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a M F Husain work worth?

Across 458 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a M F Husain work is $18,193.

The median M F Husain painting sells for $59,033 across 212 lots.

The median M F Husain work on paper sells for $8,708 across 112 lots.

The median M F Husain print sells for $24,147 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) M F Husain paintings typically sell for $2,412–$140,698 (the middle half of 74 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) M F Husain paintings typically sell for $412–$132,242 (the middle half of 49 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 | 1 | $24,147 | $24,147 | — | 2021-07-13 |
| Paintings | 212 | $59,033† | $1.8M | — | 2026-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 112 | $8,708† | $52,814 | — | 2026-09-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | — | 2022-06-22 |
| Photography | 1 | $190,337 | $190,337 | — | 2026-06-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 77 | $199,875† | $1.8M | — | 2026-09-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

M F Husain's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $24,147. Paintings (212 lots) median $59,033, record $1,830,162. A typical M F Husain painting sells for around 2.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 77 lots) the median is $199,875.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $482–$46,784† | $24,952† | $65,228 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 74 | $2,412–$140,698† | $90,782† | $562,498 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 49 | $412–$132,242† | $5,745† | $1.8M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $114–$17,928† | $7,211† | $28,777 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $213–$22,948† | $9,290† | $52,814 |

† 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 | 2020 | $1.8M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1.5M |
| Photography | 2026 | $190,337 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $52,814 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $48,164 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $24,147 |

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 M F Husain worth?

Across 458 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a M F Husain work is $18,193. The median M F Husain painting sells for $59,033 across 212 lots. The median M F Husain work on paper sells for $8,708 across 112 lots. The median M F Husain print sells for $24,147 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) M F Husain paintings typically sell for $2,412–$140,698 (the middle half of 74 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) M F Husain paintings typically sell for $412–$132,242 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a M F Husain painting?

Based on 212 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a M F Husain painting is $59,033. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is M F Husain's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a M F Husain painting is $1,830,162.

### What is the average price of a M F Husain work on paper?

Based on 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a M F Husain work on paper is $8,708. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is M F Husain's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a M F Husain work on paper is $52,814.

### What is the average price of a medium M F Husain painting?

Based on 74 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium M F Husain painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $90,782, 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 large M F Husain painting?

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a large M F Husain painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,745, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is M F Husain's auction record?

M F Husain's auction record is $1,830,162, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “M F Husain auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/m-f-husain (updated 2026-11-03).

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.