Manjit Bawa (1941–2008)
What is Manjit Bawa’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 177 auction results for Manjit Bawa at 10 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $102,964 including buyer’s premium (middle half $15,854–$589,949, n=18). The auction record is $3,125,000 for Untitled (Kalash); Untitled (Ganesh) (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Kalash); Untitled (Ganesh), 1991 | Oil paint | $3,125,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Untitled (Shiva), 1995 | Oil paint | $2,276,059 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | Untitled (Bharat), 1941 | Paper | $2,000,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 4 | Untitled (Durga), 2004 | Oil paint | $1,980,000 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled (Radha) | Oil on canvas | $1,903,368 | Saffronart | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled (woolen dhurrie) | Woolen dhurrie | $1,625,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 7 | Untitled (Jewellery Designs I), 1991 | Ink | $1,500,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 8 | Untitled (Jewellery Designs II), 1991 | Ink | $1,250,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1988 | Oil on canvas | $1,124,996 | Saffronart | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled (Devi), 1993 | Oil paint | $1,108,800 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 57 | $237,500 |
| Other | 6 | $204,500 |
| Works on paper | 49 | $9,314 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $478,681 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 53 | $103,244 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $7,500 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 177 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Manjit Bawa is an Indian artist with 200 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $29,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Manjit Bawa sold in 2026 for $624,998, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 176 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manjit Bawa work is $29,000.
The median Manjit Bawa painting sells for $128,123 across 81 lots.
The median Manjit Bawa work on paper sells for $8,785 across 73 lots.
The median Manjit Bawa print sells for $3,802 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Manjit Bawa paintings typically sell for $70,112–$270,156 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Manjit Bawa work on papers typically sell for $3,332–$9,641 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $3,802 | $6,684 | 50% | 2023-03-06 |
| Paintings | 84 | $128,123† | $3.1M | 96.4% | 2026-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 73 | $8,785† | $2M | — | 2026-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 58 | $323,063† | $3.1M | — | 2026-09-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Manjit Bawa's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $3,802 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (84 lots) median $128,123, record $3,125,000. A typical Manjit Bawa painting sells for around 34× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 58 lots) the median is $323,063.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $19,230–$102,771† | $37,500† | $3.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $70,112–$270,156† | $126,625† | $1.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $27,500–$723,410† | $314,500† | $2.3M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $3,332–$9,641† | $5,796† | $1.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $6,956–$29,172† | $13,136† | $500,000 |
† 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 | 2016 | $3.1M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1.5M |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $6,684 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $919 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Manjit Bawa worth?
Across 176 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manjit Bawa work is $29,000. The median Manjit Bawa painting sells for $128,123 across 81 lots. The median Manjit Bawa work on paper sells for $8,785 across 73 lots. The median Manjit Bawa print sells for $3,802 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Manjit Bawa paintings typically sell for $70,112–$270,156 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Manjit Bawa work on papers typically sell for $3,332–$9,641 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Manjit Bawa painting?
Based on 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Manjit Bawa painting is $128,123. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Manjit Bawa's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Manjit Bawa painting is $3,125,000.
What is the average price of a Manjit Bawa work on paper?
Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Manjit Bawa work on paper is $8,785. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Manjit Bawa's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Manjit Bawa work on paper is $2,000,000.
What is the average price of a medium Manjit Bawa painting?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Manjit Bawa painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $126,625, 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 small Manjit Bawa work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Manjit Bawa work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,796, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Manjit Bawa's auction record?
Manjit Bawa's auction record is $3,125,000, set in 2016.
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