Narayan Shridhar Bendre (1910–1992)
What is Narayan Shridhar Bendre’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 72 auction results for Narayan Shridhar Bendre at 5 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $83,200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $45,033–$454,176, n=12). The auction record is $795,830 for Bhil Family (2025, Pundole's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhil Family, 1957 | Oil on board | $795,830 | Pundole's | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1987 | Oil on canvas | $536,114 | Pundole's | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Nayikas of Kalidas Series, 1974 | Oil on canvas | $485,056 | Pundole's | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Orange Vendor, 1968 | Oil paint | $443,883 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Fort, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $423,694 | Pundole's | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | Women, 1968 | Oil on canvas | $364,231 | Pundole's | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | Flowers, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $252,160 | Pundole's | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Red Harmony, 1968 | Oil paint | $239,014 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (Construction), 1987 | Oil paint | $225,000 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 10 | Untitled (Three Women), 1972 | Oil paint | $225,000 | Christie's | Sep 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $100,000 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $8,255 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $83,200 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $8,573 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 72 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Narayan Shridhar Bendre is an Indian artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $50,366. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Narayan Shridhar Bendre sold in 2026 for $76,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Narayan Shridhar Bendre work is $50,366.
The median Narayan Shridhar Bendre painting sells for $83,200 across 48 lots.
The median Narayan Shridhar Bendre work on paper sells for $8,890 across 19 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Narayan Shridhar Bendre paintings typically sell for $38,266–$216,000 (the middle half of 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $83,200† | $795,830 | — | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $8,890† | $40,871† | — | 2026-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $245,587† | $795,830 | — | 2026-03-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $17,488–$21,000† | $17,780† | $23,940 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $38,266–$216,000† | $66,497† | $726,330† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $219,638–$389,696† | $278,752† | $795,830 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $6,131–$12,600† | $8,255† | $40,871† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $6,325–$20,330† | $16,138† | $39,620† |
† 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 | 2025 | $795,830 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $726,330† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $40,871† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $39,620† |
† 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 Narayan Shridhar Bendre worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Narayan Shridhar Bendre work is $50,366. The median Narayan Shridhar Bendre painting sells for $83,200 across 48 lots. The median Narayan Shridhar Bendre work on paper sells for $8,890 across 19 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Narayan Shridhar Bendre paintings typically sell for $38,266–$216,000 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Narayan Shridhar Bendre painting?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Narayan Shridhar Bendre painting is $83,200. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Narayan Shridhar Bendre's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Narayan Shridhar Bendre painting is $795,830.
What is the average price of a Narayan Shridhar Bendre work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Narayan Shridhar Bendre work on paper is $8,890. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Narayan Shridhar Bendre's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Narayan Shridhar Bendre work on paper is $40,871. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $40,871 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Narayan Shridhar Bendre painting?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Narayan Shridhar Bendre painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $66,497, 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 Narayan Shridhar Bendre work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Narayan Shridhar Bendre work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,255, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Narayan Shridhar Bendre's auction record?
Narayan Shridhar Bendre's auction record is $795,830, set in 2025.
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