Nilima Sheikh (b. 1945)
Nilima Sheikh is an Indian artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $12,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Nilima Sheikh sold in 2024 for $44,450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Nilima Sheikh on OpeningBid →What is a Nilima Sheikh work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nilima Sheikh work is $12,500.
The median Nilima Sheikh painting sells for $25,000 across 6 lots.
The median Nilima Sheikh work on paper sells for $10,120 across 2 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 | 6 | $25,000 | $130,218 | — | 2022-06-22 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $10,120† | $11,491† | 66.7% | 2018-11-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $130,218 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $25,996 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $11,491† |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $8,750 |
† 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 Nilima Sheikh worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nilima Sheikh work is $12,500. The median Nilima Sheikh painting sells for $25,000 across 6 lots. The median Nilima Sheikh work on paper sells for $10,120 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nilima Sheikh's auction record?
Nilima Sheikh's auction record is $130,218, set in 2011.
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