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# Raqib Shaw (b. 1974)

Raqib Shaw is an Indian artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $48,551. 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 Raqib Shaw sold in 2025 for $342,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Raqib Shaw work worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raqib Shaw work is $48,551.

The median Raqib Shaw work on paper sells for $23,314 across 30 lots.

The median Raqib Shaw painting sells for $192,618 across 8 lots.

The median Raqib Shaw print sells for $702 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Raqib Shaw work on papers typically sell for $14,935–$50,813 (the middle half of 24 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 | 5 | $702 | $2,597 | — | 2023-01-18 |
| Paintings | 9 | $192,618‡ | $1.1M | 88.9% | 2025-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $23,314† | $406,391 | 81.1% | 2026-10-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $73,548 | $73,548 | 50% | 2020-10-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $215,143‡ | $5.5M | — | 2025-11-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Raqib Shaw's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $702. Paintings (9 lots) median $192,618, record $1,135,299. A typical Raqib Shaw painting sells for around 274× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $215,143.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $170,092–$342,900‡ | $215,143‡ | $1.1M |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $14,935–$50,813† | $24,412† | $406,391 |

† 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 | 2015 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $412,988‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $406,391 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $181,144 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $73,548 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,597 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $936 |

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

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 Raqib Shaw worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raqib Shaw work is $48,551. The median Raqib Shaw work on paper sells for $23,314 across 30 lots. The median Raqib Shaw painting sells for $192,618 across 8 lots. The median Raqib Shaw print sells for $702 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Raqib Shaw work on papers typically sell for $14,935–$50,813 (the middle half of 24 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 Raqib Shaw work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raqib Shaw work on paper is $23,314. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Raqib Shaw's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raqib Shaw work on paper is $406,391.

### What is the average price of a medium Raqib Shaw work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Raqib Shaw work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $24,412, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Raqib Shaw's auction record?

Raqib Shaw's auction record is $5,495,721, set in 2007.

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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, “Raqib Shaw auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/raqib-shaw (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.