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# Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar (1867–1944)

## What is Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar at 4 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,647 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,561–$24,192, n=6). The auction record is $210,133 for A View of Bombay (2024, Pundole's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A View of Bombay, 1897 | Ink and wash on paper | $210,133 | Pundole's | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Untitled (watercolor on paper laid on board), 1890 | Watercolor on paper laid on board | $87,500 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 3 | Untitled (watercolor on paper laid on board), 1890 | Watercolor on paper laid on board | $87,500 | Christie's | Mar 2003 |
| 4 | Untitled (Seated Lady), 1867 | Watercolor | $69,300 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled (Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam), 1943 | Ink | $68,750 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 6 | A nobleman and a maiden in a palace interior, 1867 | Painting | $44,664 | Bonhams | Apr 2015 |
| 7 | Ram and his Allies, 1921 | Pencil and watercolour on paper | $30,635 | Pundole's | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled Works, 1921 | Pencil, ink and watercolour on paper | $27,294 | Pundole's | May 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1943 | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $26,825 | Pundole's | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | Untitled Works, 1920 | Pencil, ink and watercolour on paper laid on card | $14,887 | Pundole's | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 19 | $12,406 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $9,576 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar is an Indian artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $9,576. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar sold in 2026 for $14,887, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar work is $9,576.

The median Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar work on paper sells for $9,221 across 22 lots.

The median Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar painting sells for $10,681 across 6 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 | 6 | $10,681† | $44,664 | — | 2023-04-03 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $9,221† | $210,133 | 73.3% | 2026-05-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $3,313–$23,841† | $5,844† | $210,133 |

† 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 | 2024 | $210,133 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $90,791† |
| Paintings | 2015 | $44,664 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $41,171† |

† 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 Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar work is $9,576. The median Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar work on paper sells for $9,221 across 22 lots. The median Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar painting sells for $10,681 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar work on paper is $9,221. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar work on paper is $210,133.

### What is the average price of a small Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,844, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar's auction record?

Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar's auction record is $210,133, set in 2024.

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

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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.