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# Ramkinkar Baij (1906–1980)

## What is Ramkinkar Baij’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Ramkinkar Baij at 9 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,223 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,677–$14,035, n=10). The auction record is $75,608 for Untitled (Macaque) (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Macaque), 1953 | Watercolour on paper | $75,608 | Christie's | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled (The Storm) | Oil paint | $69,850 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled (watercolour on paper), circa 1950 | Watercolour on paper | $27,500 | Saffronart | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled (Farmers in a Field), 1950 | Oil paint | $25,000 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| 5 | Untitled (Women Threshing; Standing Nude; Woman at the Window), 1951 | Watercolor | $23,750 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| 6 | Untitled (Study for Towards Kankalitala), 1910 | Bronze | $22,500 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| 7 | Untitled | Pen & ink on paper | $14,691 | AstaGuru Auction House | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Water Carrier | Clay sculpture | $12,067 | Roseberys London | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled | Ink and watercolor on paper; Pen and ink and paper; Ink on paper (2) | $10,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2020 |
| 10 | Untitled (Cat with Fish), 1910 | Bronze | $9,375 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 15 | $7,401 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $8,125 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ramkinkar Baij is an Indian artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $8,125. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ramkinkar Baij sold in 2026 for $27,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Ramkinkar Baij work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ramkinkar Baij work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ramkinkar Baij work is $8,125.

The median Ramkinkar Baij work on paper sells for $6,455 across 18 lots.

The median Ramkinkar Baij painting sells for $15,331 across 4 lots.

The median Ramkinkar Baij sculpture sells for $12,067 across 5 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 | 5 | $15,331† | $69,850 | 80% | 2024-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $6,455† | $75,608 | — | 2026-09-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $12,067† | $66,142† | — | 2025-10-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $3,881–$9,600† | $6,455† | $75,608 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $9,375–$22,500† | $12,067† | $66,142† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $75,608 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $69,850 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $66,142† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $27,500 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $22,500 |

† 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 Ramkinkar Baij worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ramkinkar Baij work is $8,125. The median Ramkinkar Baij work on paper sells for $6,455 across 18 lots. The median Ramkinkar Baij painting sells for $15,331 across 4 lots. The median Ramkinkar Baij sculpture sells for $12,067 across 5 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 Ramkinkar Baij work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ramkinkar Baij work on paper is $6,455. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ramkinkar Baij's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ramkinkar Baij work on paper is $75,608.

### What is the average price of a small Ramkinkar Baij work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ramkinkar Baij work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,455, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ramkinkar Baij's auction record?

Ramkinkar Baij's auction record is $75,608, set in 2026.

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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, “Ramkinkar Baij auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ramkinkar-baij (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.