Rana Begum (b. 1977)
What is Rana Begum’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Rana Begum at 7 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,480 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,385–$21,389, n=7). The auction record is $52,220 for No. 1337 Mesh (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No. 1337 Mesh, 2023 | Powder-coated galvanised steel mesh | $52,220 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Sculpture, paint on mild steel, 2013 | Paint on mild steel | $41,298 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 3 | Mixed media work, enamel and resin on aluminium, in two parts, 2006 | Enamel and resin on aluminium, in two parts | $30,393 | Sotheby's | Aug 2022 |
| 4 | No. 1513 Mesh, 2025 | Powder-coated galvanised mesh | $27,298 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Fifteen-part painting on power-coated aluminium, 2021 | Paint on power-coated aluminium, in fifteen parts | $22,563 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | Mesh, 2022 | Powder-coated galvanised steel | $22,563 | Christie's | Oct 2022 |
| 7 | Sculpture in ten parts, enamel on powder coated aluminium, 2012 | Enamel | $19,145 | Sotheby's | Jul 2021 |
| 8 | FOLD 20 No. 327, 2012 | Paint on mirror-finish stainless steel | $15,480 | Phillips | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Fold 11 No. 319, spray paint on mild steel, 2012 | Spray paint on mild steel | $15,480 | Phillips | Feb 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mixed media work, resin on lithographic tape and electrical tape on aluminium, 2007 | Resin on lithographic tape and electrical tape on aluminium | $13,750 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 9 | $19,145 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $22,563 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $19,145 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Rana Begum is a Bangladeshi artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $13,175. 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 Rana Begum sold in 2026 for $52,220, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Rana Begum on OpeningBid →What is a Rana Begum work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rana Begum work is $13,175.
The median Rana Begum sculpture sells for $15,480 across 11 lots.
The median Rana Begum work on paper sells for $1,004 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,004‡ | $1,039‡ | — | 2021-06-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $15,480‡ | $52,220 | 91.7% | 2026-06-25 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $52,220 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $41,298 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,039‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $970‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Rana Begum worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rana Begum work is $13,175. The median Rana Begum sculpture sells for $15,480 across 11 lots. The median Rana Begum work on paper sells for $1,004 across 2 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 Rana Begum sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rana Begum sculpture is $15,480. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Rana Begum's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rana Begum sculpture is $52,220.
What is Rana Begum's auction record?
Rana Begum's auction record is $52,220, set in 2026.
See the full Rana Begum record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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