Maqbool Fida Husain (1915–2011)
What is Maqbool Fida Husain’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,161 auction results for Maqbool Fida Husain at 24 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $177,800 including buyer’s premium (middle half $30,480–$362,698, n=148). The auction record is $21,925,000 for Untitled (Alexander the Great) (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Alexander the Great), 1913 | Acrylic paint | $21,925,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Untitled (Horse), 1964 | Oil paint | $19,525,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 3 | Untitled (Gram Yatra), 1954 | Oil paint | $13,750,000 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Second Act, 1958 | Oil paint | $5,122,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2020 |
| 5 | Untitled (Reincarnation), 1957 | Oil paint | $3,087,496 | Sotheby's | Sep 2024 |
| 6 | Bulls, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $2,782,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Morning Bath (Snaan), 1948 | Oil on canvas | $2,520,128 | Pundole's | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1956 | Oil paint | $1,676,210 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 9 | Battle of Ganga and Jamuna: Mahabharata 12, 1971-72 | Oil paint | $1,609,000 | Christie's | Mar 2008 |
| 10 | Puppet Dancers, 1953 | Oil paint | $1,397,000 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 527 | $152,500 |
| Other | 52 | $23,880 |
| Works on paper | 151 | $13,642 |
| Prints | 69 | $1,463 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 199 | $250,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 421 | $76,200 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 144 | $12,099 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,161 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Maqbool Fida Husain is an Indian artist with 1,394 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $56,700. 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 Maqbool Fida Husain sold in 2026 for $93,792, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maqbool Fida Husain work is $56,700.
The median Maqbool Fida Husain painting sells for $144,000 across 592 lots.
The median Maqbool Fida Husain work on paper sells for $12,863 across 345 lots.
The median Maqbool Fida Husain print sells for $1,491 across 83 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Maqbool Fida Husain paintings typically sell for $65,160–$189,000 (the middle half of 319 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Maqbool Fida Husain paintings typically sell for $135,980–$441,000 (the middle half of 237 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 | 100 | $1,491†‡ | $60,480 | 83% | 2026-04-01 |
| Paintings | 624 | $144,000†‡ | $21.9M | 94.9% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 360 | $12,863† | $242,110† | 95.8% | 2026-10-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $23,596† | $68,500 | — | 2026-04-01 |
| Photography | 5 | $12,500† | $21,420 | — | 2026-04-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 436 | $211,696† | $21.9M | — | 2026-09-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Maqbool Fida Husain's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (100 lots) median $1,491 with 83% sell-through. Paintings (624 lots) median $144,000, record $21,925,000. A typical Maqbool Fida Husain painting sells for around 97× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 436 lots) the median is $211,696.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $391–$7,334† | $3,263† | $19,430 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $680–$3,340†‡ | $1,268†‡ | $60,480 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $25,500–$51,875† | $32,881† | $98,379 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 319 | $65,160–$189,000†‡ | $116,416†‡ | $19.5M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 237 | $135,980–$441,000† | $239,759† | $21.9M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 182 | $5,061–$16,809† | $9,206† | $176,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 151 | $9,469–$32,308† | $17,820† | $204,800 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $51,896–$122,509† | $68,990† | $242,110† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $9,525–$17,640† | $12,500† | $21,420 |
† 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 | $21.9M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $19.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $242,110† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $225,485 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $68,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $66,346† |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $60,480 |
| Photography | 2010 | $21,420 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Maqbool Fida Husain worth?
Across 1,157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maqbool Fida Husain work is $56,700. The median Maqbool Fida Husain painting sells for $144,000 across 592 lots. The median Maqbool Fida Husain work on paper sells for $12,863 across 345 lots. The median Maqbool Fida Husain print sells for $1,491 across 83 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Maqbool Fida Husain paintings typically sell for $65,160–$189,000 (the middle half of 319 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Maqbool Fida Husain paintings typically sell for $135,980–$441,000 (the middle half of 237 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 Maqbool Fida Husain painting?
Based on 592 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maqbool Fida Husain painting is $144,000. 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 Maqbool Fida Husain's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maqbool Fida Husain painting is $21,925,000.
What is the average price of a Maqbool Fida Husain work on paper?
Based on 345 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maqbool Fida Husain work on paper is $12,863. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Maqbool Fida Husain's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maqbool Fida Husain work on paper is $242,110. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $242,110 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Maqbool Fida Husain print?
Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maqbool Fida Husain print is $1,491. 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 Maqbool Fida Husain's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maqbool Fida Husain print is $60,480.
What is the average price of a medium Maqbool Fida Husain painting?
Based on 319 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Maqbool Fida Husain painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $116,416, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 large Maqbool Fida Husain painting?
Based on 237 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Maqbool Fida Husain painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $239,759, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Maqbool Fida Husain's auction record?
Maqbool Fida Husain's auction record is $21,925,000, set in 2016.
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