> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/n-s-bendre · updated 2026-11-03

# N. S. Bendre (1910–1992)

## What is N. S. Bendre’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for N. S. Bendre at 3 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $57,500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,020–$252,346, n=14). The auction record is $940,707 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2022, Saffronart). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1983 | Oil on canvas | $940,707 | Saffronart | Sep 2022 |
| 2 | Untitled (Nala Damayanti), 1974 | Oil on canvas | $437,840 | AstaGuru Auction House | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1968 | Oil on canvas | $437,499 | Saffronart | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Homeward Bound, 1954 | Oil on canvas | $355,520 | AstaGuru Auction House | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $280,385 | Saffronart | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled (Pancham), 1991 | Oil on canvas | $270,924 | Saffronart | Sep 2022 |
| 7 | Untitled (Mother and Child), 1987 | Oil on canvas | $244,605 | Saffronart | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | Summer Forest, 1959 | Oil on board | $168,231 | Saffronart | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on board), 1958 | Oil on board | $154,815 | Saffronart | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1976 | Oil on canvas | $126,246 | Saffronart | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $140,531 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $7,049 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $86,625 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $10,660 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


N. S. Bendre is an Indian artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $23,908. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by N. S. Bendre sold in 2026 for $437,499, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a N. S. Bendre work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a N. S. Bendre work is $23,908.

The median N. S. Bendre painting sells for $86,625 across 31 lots.

The median N. S. Bendre work on paper sells for $7,049 across 14 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $86,625† | $940,707 | 96.9% | 2026-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $7,049† | $75,000 | — | 2026-09-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $275,654 | $940,707 | — | 2026-09-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $35,738–$225,511† | $91,095† | $437,499 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $5,975–$22,698 | $8,389 | $40,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,887–$10,666† | $7,049† | $75,000 |

† 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 | 2022 | $940,707 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $437,499 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $75,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $40,000 |

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 N. S. Bendre worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a N. S. Bendre work is $23,908. The median N. S. Bendre painting sells for $86,625 across 31 lots. The median N. S. Bendre work on paper sells for $7,049 across 14 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a N. S. Bendre painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a N. S. Bendre painting is $86,625. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is N. S. Bendre's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a N. S. Bendre painting is $940,707.

### What is the average price of a N. S. Bendre work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a N. S. Bendre work on paper is $7,049. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is N. S. Bendre's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a N. S. Bendre work on paper is $75,000.

### What is the average price of a medium N. S. Bendre painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium N. S. Bendre painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $91,095, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is N. S. Bendre's auction record?

N. S. Bendre's auction record is $940,707, set in 2022.

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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, “N. S. Bendre auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/n-s-bendre (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.