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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Nilima Sheikh auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nilima-sheikh (updated 2026-11-01).

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.