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# Maqbool Fida Husain (1915–2011)

## What is Maqbool Fida Husain’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,162 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–$358,400, n=149). The auction record is $21,925,000 for Untitled (Alexander the Great) (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 538 | $151,351 |
| Other | 53 | $23,750 |
| Works on paper | 161 | $12,863 |
| Prints | 70 | $1,477 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 203 | $243,750 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 431 | $76,200 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 151 | $11,875 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,162 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Maqbool Fida Husain is an Indian artist with 1,395 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 $120,418, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Maqbool Fida Husain works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Maqbool Fida Husain work worth?

Across 1,158 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 $13,152 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 | $13,152† | $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) | 438 | $208,743† | $21.9M | — | 2026-10-17 |

† 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, 438 lots) the median is $208,743.

## 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†‡ | $116,482†‡ | $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† | $17,849† | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Maqbool Fida Husain worth?

Across 1,158 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 $13,152 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 $13,152. 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 $116,482, 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Maqbool Fida Husain auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maqbool-fida-husain (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.