Raghav Babbar (b. 1997)
What is Raghav Babbar’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Raghav Babbar at 5 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $74,157 including buyer’s premium (middle half $30,017–$246,483, n=8). The auction record is $821,631 for The Coal Seller (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Coal Seller, 2020 | Oil paint | $821,631 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Off Duty, 2020 | Oil paint | $647,505 | Phillips | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | The Bath in Holy River, 2021 | Oil paint | $556,798 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | Surinder, 2020 | Linen | $453,893 | Phillips | Oct 2022 |
| 5 | Memory is a permanent luxury, 2020 | Oil paint | $441,000 | Sotheby's | Aug 2022 |
| 6 | Listener, 2021 | Oil on canvas | $259,567 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Anu, 2021 | Oil on canvas | $254,000 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 8 | Inside Joke, 2021 | Oil paint | $254,000 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Reena, 2021 | Oil on canvas | $243,977 | Sotheby's | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | Warden, 2021 | Oil paint | $165,100 | Phillips | May 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $254,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $254,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $139,371 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Raghav Babbar is an Indian artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $254,000.
A work by Raghav Babbar sold in 2025 for $254,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raghav Babbar work is $254,000.
The median Raghav Babbar painting sells for $254,000 across 15 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $254,000 | $821,631 | 88.2% | 2026-10-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $259,567 | $821,631 | — | 2025-05-16 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $32,992–$395,642 | $139,371 | $556,798 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $254,000–$647,505 | $254,000 | $821,631 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $821,631 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $647,505 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Raghav Babbar worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raghav Babbar work is $254,000. The median Raghav Babbar painting sells for $254,000 across 15 lots.
What is the average price of a Raghav Babbar painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raghav Babbar painting is $254,000.
What is Raghav Babbar's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Raghav Babbar painting is $821,631.
What is the average price of a medium Raghav Babbar painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Raghav Babbar painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $139,371, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Raghav Babbar's auction record?
Raghav Babbar's auction record is $821,631, set in 2023.
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