Nandalal Bose (1882–1966)
What is Nandalal Bose’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 132 auction results for Nandalal Bose at 8 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,396 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,205–$16,110, n=22). The auction record is $750,000 for Untitled (Ploughing) (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Ploughing), 1949 | Ink | $750,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Esraj Player, 1937 | Tempera on paper | $479,866 | Pundole's | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Goddess, pencil and ink on handmade paper, 1943 | Pencil and ink on handmade paper | $70,205 | Pundole's | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled (ink on rice paper laid on canvas), 1945 | Ink on rice paper laid on canvas | $47,234 | Saffronart | May 2022 |
| 5 | Princess Chitrangada beholding the sleeping Arjuna, tempera on silk | Tempera on silk pasted on paperboard | $43,298 | Saffronart | Sep 2023 |
| 6 | Untitled (Mahishasura Mardini) | Ink, pen and brush on paper | $27,720 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Chaitanya, 1926 | Ink on paper | $22,545 | Pundole's | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Two Preparatory Drawings for Haripura Posters, 1938 | Pencil on card | $21,489 | Pundole's | Nov 2015 |
| 9 | Untitled (Tree), 1882 | Ink on rice paper, framed | $20,767 | Bonhams | Sep 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sati | Aquatint on paper heightened with gold | $21,140 | Pundole's | Jun 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 50 | $9,868 |
| Other | 6 | $9,086 |
| Prints | 5 | $3,449 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $9,481 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 132 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Nandalal Bose is an Indian artist with 158 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $9,018. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Nandalal Bose sold in 2026 for $13,845, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nandalal Bose work is $9,018.
The median Nandalal Bose work on paper sells for $8,841 across 88 lots.
The median Nandalal Bose print sells for $9,198 across 12 lots.
The median Nandalal Bose painting sells for $33,000 across 11 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Nandalal Bose work on papers typically sell for $4,653–$11,837 (the middle half of 80 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $9,198† | $23,017† | 80% | 2026-06-15 |
| Paintings | 12 | $33,000† | $479,866 | 91.7% | 2025-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 93 | $8,841† | $750,000 | 94.6% | 2026-09-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1.4M† | $2.7M† | — | 2019-04-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $125,984† | $2.7M† | — | 2026-03-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Nandalal Bose's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $9,198 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $33,000, record $479,866. A typical Nandalal Bose painting sells for around 3.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $125,984.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $5,861–$16,670† | $9,198† | $23,017† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $29,234–$94,869† | $43,298† | $479,866 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 80 | $4,653–$11,837† | $8,182† | $750,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $2.7M† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $750,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $479,866 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $125,984† |
| Paintings | 2015 | $118,110† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $86,235† |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $23,017† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $21,140 |
† 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 Nandalal Bose worth?
Across 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nandalal Bose work is $9,018. The median Nandalal Bose work on paper sells for $8,841 across 88 lots. The median Nandalal Bose print sells for $9,198 across 12 lots. The median Nandalal Bose painting sells for $33,000 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Nandalal Bose work on papers typically sell for $4,653–$11,837 (the middle half of 80 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Nandalal Bose work on paper?
Based on 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nandalal Bose work on paper is $8,841. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nandalal Bose's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nandalal Bose work on paper is $750,000.
What is the average price of a Nandalal Bose print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nandalal Bose print is $9,198. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nandalal Bose's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nandalal Bose print is $23,017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $23,017 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Nandalal Bose painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nandalal Bose painting is $33,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nandalal Bose's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nandalal Bose painting is $479,866.
What is the average price of a small Nandalal Bose work on paper?
Based on 80 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nandalal Bose work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,182, 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 Nandalal Bose print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nandalal Bose print (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,198, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nandalal Bose's auction record?
Nandalal Bose's auction record is $2,730,438, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,730,438 (buyer's premium not included).
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