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# Manu Parekh (b. 1939)

## What is Manu Parekh’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 95 auction results for Manu Parekh at 9 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $22,554 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,945–$35,043, n=15). The auction record is $84,584 for Moonlight Flower Sutra (2026, AstaGuru Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moonlight Flower Sutra, 2020 | Acrylic on canvas | $84,584 | AstaGuru Auction House | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Banaras, 2005 | Oil on canvas | $68,670 | Saffronart | Dec 2011 |
| 3 | He and She | Oil on canvas | $49,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 4 | Monsoon At Assi Ghat, 2019 | Oil on canvas | $44,814 | AstaGuru Auction House | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Festival at Temple of Benaras, 2004 | Acrylic on canvas | $41,915 | AstaGuru Auction House | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | The Warrior, 2005 | Oil on canvas | $35,084 | Saffronart | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | The Lonely Boat, 1991 | Pastel and gouache on paper | $35,002 | Pundole's | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Moon Behind Trees, 2004 | Acrylic on canvas | $30,219 | AstaGuru Auction House | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Benaras Series, 2012 | Oil on canvas | $28,317 | Pundole's | May 2024 |
| 10 | Weaver From Kalahandi, 2019 | Acrylic on canvas | $24,527 | AstaGuru Auction House | Apr 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $8,323 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $39,949 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $6,204 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 95 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Manu Parekh is an Indian artist with 135 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $599. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

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

## What is a Manu Parekh work worth?

Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manu Parekh work is $599.

The median Manu Parekh painting sells for $259 across 70 lots.

The median Manu Parekh work on paper sells for $18,560 across 3 lots.

The median Manu Parekh sculpture sells for $89 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Manu Parekh paintings typically sell for $86–$5,405 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Manu Parekh paintings typically sell for $177–$490 (the middle half of 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 70 | $259†‡ | $68,670 | — | 2026-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $18,560 | $35,002 | 75% | 2026-03-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $89† | $89† | — | 2024-02-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $49,000† | $84,584 | — | 2026-06-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $86–$5,405† | $217† | $22,554 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $177–$490† | $259† | $68,670 |

† 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 | 2011 | $68,670 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $35,084 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $35,002 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,117 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $89† |

† 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 Manu Parekh worth?

Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manu Parekh work is $599. The median Manu Parekh painting sells for $259 across 70 lots. The median Manu Parekh work on paper sells for $18,560 across 3 lots. The median Manu Parekh sculpture sells for $89 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Manu Parekh paintings typically sell for $86–$5,405 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Manu Parekh paintings typically sell for $177–$490 (the middle half of 29 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 Manu Parekh painting?

Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Manu Parekh painting is $259. 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 Manu Parekh's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Manu Parekh painting is $68,670.

### What is the average price of a medium Manu Parekh painting?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Manu Parekh painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $217, 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 Manu Parekh painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Manu Parekh painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $259, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Manu Parekh's auction record?

Manu Parekh's auction record is $84,584, set in 2026.

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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, “Manu Parekh auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/manu-parekh (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.