Paritosh Sen (1918–2018)
What is Paritosh Sen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 100 auction results for Paritosh Sen at 10 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,319 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,957–$23,294, n=18). The auction record is $63,823 for Man Trying to Hop into a "Ladies' Special" (2026, Pundole's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man Trying to Hop into a "Ladies' Special", 1991 | Acrylic on canvas | $63,823 | Pundole's | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on wood laid on board) | Painting | $57,600 | Sotheby's | Mar 2020 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1956 | Oil on canvas | $57,261 | Saffronart | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Seated Woman | Oil on canvas | $53,008 | Woolley and Wallis | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | The Reapers, 1941 | Oil on canvas | $53,008 | Woolley and Wallis | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Two Sisters, 1952 | Oil on canvas | $50,800 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Man on a Cane Chair | Acrylic on board | $38,200 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 8 | Untitled (Girl at Window), 2000 | Oil on canvas | $38,100 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Holi, 1990 | Acrylic on canvas | $36,563 | Christie's | Mar 2011 |
| 10 | Dilruba Player or Kumundini, 2005 | Acrylic on canvas | $33,436 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $15,625 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $3,293 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $34,170 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $9,302 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 100 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Paritosh Sen is an Indian artist with 162 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $4,936. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Paritosh Sen sold in 2026 for $10,713, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paritosh Sen on OpeningBid →What is a Paritosh Sen work worth?
Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paritosh Sen work is $4,936.
The median Paritosh Sen painting sells for $6,428 across 53 lots.
The median Paritosh Sen work on paper sells for $2,804 across 32 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Paritosh Sen paintings typically sell for $3,586–$21,876 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 58 | $6,428† | $63,823 | 91.4% | 2026-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $2,804†‡ | $8,890 | 88.9% | 2026-04-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $57,261 | $63,823 | — | 2026-03-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $3,586–$21,876† | $8,332† | $57,261 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $143–$36,135† | $5,466† | $63,823 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $15–$1,085† | $1,017† | $3,307 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,265–$4,989† | $3,039† | $8,890 |
† 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 | 2026 | $63,823 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $57,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $8,890 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $8,144 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paritosh Sen worth?
Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paritosh Sen work is $4,936. The median Paritosh Sen painting sells for $6,428 across 53 lots. The median Paritosh Sen work on paper sells for $2,804 across 32 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Paritosh Sen paintings typically sell for $3,586–$21,876 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Paritosh Sen painting?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paritosh Sen painting is $6,428. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paritosh Sen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paritosh Sen painting is $63,823.
What is the average price of a Paritosh Sen work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paritosh Sen work on paper is $2,804. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Paritosh Sen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paritosh Sen work on paper is $8,890.
What is the average price of a medium Paritosh Sen painting?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paritosh Sen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,332, 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 medium Paritosh Sen work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paritosh Sen work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,039, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paritosh Sen's auction record?
Paritosh Sen's auction record is $63,823, set in 2026.
See the full Paritosh Sen record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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