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# Sadanand Bakre (1920–2007)

## What is Sadanand Bakre’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for Sadanand Bakre at 3 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,617 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,920–$52,027, n=16). The auction record is $254,675 for Mona Lisa (2025, AstaGuru Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mona Lisa, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $254,675 | AstaGuru Auction House | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $122,735 | AstaGuru Auction House | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on board) | Oil on board | $107,860 | Saffronart | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $94,637 | AstaGuru Auction House | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled (Cityscape), 1963 | Oil paint | $63,502 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | Untitled | Oil on board | $60,908 | Saffronart | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Co-Existence, 1960 | Oil paint | $56,700 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled (Purple Townscape with Starry Sky), 1962 | Oil on canvas | $49,067 | Saffronart | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (Tower Bridge, London), 1961 | Oil paint | $44,100 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1961 | Oil paint | $44,100 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $28,750 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $10,625 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $25,200 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $11,110 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sadanand Bakre is an Indian artist with 95 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $10,625. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Sadanand Bakre sold in 2026 for $10,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Sadanand Bakre work worth?

Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sadanand Bakre work is $10,625.

The median Sadanand Bakre painting sells for $12,519 across 54 lots.

The median Sadanand Bakre work on paper sells for $5,868 across 20 lots.

The median Sadanand Bakre sculpture sells for $5,085 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Sadanand Bakre paintings typically sell for $418–$28,750 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 | 1 | $3,276 | $3,276 | — | 2010-06-17 |
| Paintings | 54 | $12,519† | $107,860 | — | 2026-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $5,868† | $20,028 | — | 2026-09-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $5,085† | $32,760 | — | 2024-03-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $177,018† | $254,675 | — | 2025-12-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Sadanand Bakre's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $3,276. Paintings (54 lots) median $12,519, record $107,860. A typical Sadanand Bakre painting sells for around 3.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $177,018.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $150–$12,743† | $2,794† | $43,486 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $418–$28,750† | $12,960† | $60,908 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $34,917–$63,502† | $40,000† | $107,860 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $5,944–$13,468† | $11,023† | $20,028 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $25–$2,979† | $78† | $11,970 |

† 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 | 2024 | $107,860 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $63,502 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $32,760 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $20,028 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $15,945 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $10,080 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $3,276 |

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 Sadanand Bakre worth?

Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sadanand Bakre work is $10,625. The median Sadanand Bakre painting sells for $12,519 across 54 lots. The median Sadanand Bakre work on paper sells for $5,868 across 20 lots. The median Sadanand Bakre sculpture sells for $5,085 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sadanand Bakre paintings typically sell for $418–$28,750 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Sadanand Bakre painting?

Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sadanand Bakre painting is $12,519. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sadanand Bakre's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sadanand Bakre painting is $107,860.

### What is the average price of a Sadanand Bakre work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sadanand Bakre work on paper is $5,868. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sadanand Bakre's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sadanand Bakre work on paper is $20,028.

### What is the average price of a medium Sadanand Bakre painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sadanand Bakre painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Sadanand Bakre painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sadanand Bakre painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,794, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sadanand Bakre's auction record?

Sadanand Bakre's auction record is $254,675, set in 2025.

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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, “Sadanand Bakre auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sadanand-bakre (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.