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# Manjit Bawa (1941–2008)

## What is Manjit Bawa’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 178 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 59 | $216,000 |
| Other | 6 | $204,500 |
| Works on paper | 49 | $9,314 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $478,681 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 55 | $103,244 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $7,500 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 178 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Manjit Bawa is an Indian artist with 201 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.

**1 Manjit Bawa work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Manjit Bawa work worth?

Across 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manjit Bawa work is $29,000.

The median Manjit Bawa painting sells for $130,645 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 | $130,645† | $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 $130,645, 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Manjit Bawa worth?

Across 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manjit Bawa work is $29,000. The median Manjit Bawa painting sells for $130,645 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 $130,645. 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Manjit Bawa auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/manjit-bawa (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.