> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/m-sivanesan · updated 2026-11-02

# M Sivanesan (1940–2015)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for M Sivanesan at 7 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,252 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,229–$4,117, n=6). The auction record is $10,594 for Untitled (2020, Saffronart). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $10,594 | Saffronart | Sep 2020 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1981 | Oil on canvas | $5,316 | Saffronart | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1986 | Oil on canvas | $4,135 | Saffronart | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled (Woman), 1940 | Painting | $4,091 | Bonhams | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled (Man), 1940 | Painting | $4,065 | Bonhams | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled (Nude); Untitled (Family with Bull); Untitled (Roosters), 1940 | Oil on board | $3,780 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1974 | Oil on canvas | $2,520 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | Untitled (Village Scene), 1940 | Painting | $2,439 | Bonhams | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled (Desert Caravan), 1970 | Oil on canvas board | $2,159 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled (Portrait of a Woman), 1999 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $1,875 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $3,150 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $2,479 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


M Sivanesan is an Indian artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,017. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by M Sivanesan sold in 2026 for $2,159, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a M Sivanesan work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a M Sivanesan work is $2,017.

The median M Sivanesan painting sells for $2,439 across 16 lots.

The median M Sivanesan work on paper sells for $433 across 1 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 | 23 | $2,439† | $10,594 | 69.6% | 2026-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $433 | $433 | — | 2021-05-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $354–$3,678† | $2,017† | $5,316 |

† 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 | $10,594 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,316 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $433 |

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 Sivanesan worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a M Sivanesan work is $2,017. The median M Sivanesan painting sells for $2,439 across 16 lots. The median M Sivanesan work on paper sells for $433 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a M Sivanesan painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a M Sivanesan painting is $2,439. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is M Sivanesan's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a M Sivanesan painting is $10,594.

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

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium M Sivanesan painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,017, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is M Sivanesan's auction record?

M Sivanesan's auction record is $10,594, set in 2020.

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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, “M Sivanesan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/m-sivanesan (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.