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# Ravi Varma (1848–1906)

Ravi Varma is an Indian artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $362. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ravi Varma sold in 2026 for $446, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ravi Varma work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ravi Varma work is $362.

The median Ravi Varma print sells for $375 across 3 lots.

The median Ravi Varma painting sells for $500 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $375† | $6,843† | 75% | 2023-10-23 |
| Paintings | 3 | $500† | $420,000 | — | 2026-06-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Ravi Varma's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $375 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $500, record $420,000.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $420,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $6,843† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $375† |

† 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 Ravi Varma worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ravi Varma work is $362. The median Ravi Varma print sells for $375 across 3 lots. The median Ravi Varma painting sells for $500 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ravi Varma's auction record?

Ravi Varma's auction record is $420,000, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.