> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ram-kumar · updated 2026-11-02

# Ram Kumar (1924–2018)

## What is Ram Kumar’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 596 auction results for Ram Kumar at 14 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $33,377 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,425–$180,032, n=70). The auction record is $7,500,000 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1977 | Oil paint | $7,500,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Vagabond, 1956 | Oil paint | $1,161,000 | Christie's | Mar 2008 |
| 3 | Untitled (Benares), 1994 | Oil paint | $1,143,000 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1959 | Oil on canvas | $1,120,710 | Pundole's | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Two Girls, 1924 | Painting | $731,081 | Bonhams | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled (Brothers), 1960 | Oil on board | $704,000 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled (Man and Woman Holding Hands), 1953 | Oil paint | $657,182 | Sotheby's | Jun 2019 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1968 | Oil on canvas | $648,933 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1950 | Oil paint | $578,485 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 10 | Untitled (Girl), 1924 | Oil paint | $567,000 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 202 | $94,125 |
| Other | 28 | $14,100 |
| Works on paper | 110 | $10,833 |
| Prints | 7 | $8,433 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 47 | $181,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 208 | $43,670 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $10,632 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 596 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ram Kumar is an Indian artist with 701 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $24,556. 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 Ram Kumar sold in 2026 for $42,876, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ram Kumar work worth?

Across 596 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ram Kumar work is $24,556.

The median Ram Kumar painting sells for $62,500 across 333 lots.

The median Ram Kumar work on paper sells for $8,609 across 151 lots.

The median Ram Kumar sculpture sells for $106 across 12 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ram Kumar paintings typically sell for $10,933–$120,425 (the middle half of 208 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Ram Kumar work on papers typically sell for $176–$23,816 (the middle half of 89 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $8,129 | $13,473 | — | 2025-03-03 |
| Paintings | 340 | $62,500†‡ | $7.5M | 97.9% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 152 | $8,609† | $176,400 | — | 2026-10-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $106† | $157† | — | 2024-11-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 130 | $201,600† | $7.5M | — | 2026-09-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Ram Kumar's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $8,129. Paintings (340 lots) median $62,500, record $7,500,000. A typical Ram Kumar painting sells for around 7.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 130 lots) the median is $201,600.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $6,185–$10,531 | $8,129 | $13,473 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $8,622–$42,194† | $16,250† | $201,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 208 | $10,933–$120,425†‡ | $47,136†‡ | $7.5M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 68 | $70,340–$237,220†‡ | $154,773†‡ | $1.2M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $2,873–$11,352† | $7,174† | $165,940 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 89 | $176–$23,816† | $10,155† | $176,400 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $95–$106† | $98† | $157† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $132–$144† | $134† | $147† |

† 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 | 2016 | $7.5M |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $176,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $165,940 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $13,473 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $12,629 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $157† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $147† |

† 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 Ram Kumar worth?

Across 596 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ram Kumar work is $24,556. The median Ram Kumar painting sells for $62,500 across 333 lots. The median Ram Kumar work on paper sells for $8,609 across 151 lots. The median Ram Kumar sculpture sells for $106 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ram Kumar paintings typically sell for $10,933–$120,425 (the middle half of 208 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ram Kumar work on papers typically sell for $176–$23,816 (the middle half of 89 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 Ram Kumar painting?

Based on 333 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ram Kumar painting is $62,500. 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 Ram Kumar's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ram Kumar painting is $7,500,000.

### What is the average price of a Ram Kumar work on paper?

Based on 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ram Kumar work on paper is $8,609. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ram Kumar's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ram Kumar work on paper is $176,400.

### What is the average price of a Ram Kumar sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ram Kumar sculpture is $106. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ram Kumar's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ram Kumar sculpture is $157. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $157 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Ram Kumar painting?

Based on 208 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ram Kumar painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $47,136, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Ram Kumar work on paper?

Based on 89 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ram Kumar work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,155, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ram Kumar's auction record?

Ram Kumar's auction record is $7,500,000, set in 2016.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ram Kumar auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ram-kumar (updated 2026-11-02).

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.