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# Sankho Chaudhuri (1916–2016)

## What is Sankho Chaudhuri’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Sankho Chaudhuri at 5 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,617 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,318–$19,737, n=7). The auction record is $43,477 for Untitled (2023, Saffronart). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | — | $43,477 | Saffronart | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Untitled (Figure of a Woman), 1956 | Sculpture | $37,500 | Christie's | Sep 2011 |
| 3 | Untitled (Woman), 1916 | Sculpture | $36,540 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Untitled (Standing Woman), 1916 | Sculpture | $35,280 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled (bronze sculpture) | Bronze | $21,250 | Saffronart | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled | — | $18,225 | Saffronart | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (sculpture) | Sculpture | $13,037 | Saffronart | Dec 2020 |
| 8 | Untitled | — | $12,617 | Saffronart | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (bronze sculpture), 1916 | Bronze | $10,710 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 10 | Untitled (brass sculpture) | Brass | $9,729 | Saffronart | Jun 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $17,143 |
| Other | 5 | $12,617 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $9,729 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sankho Chaudhuri is an Indian artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $4,503. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Sankho Chaudhuri sold in 2026 for $21,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sankho Chaudhuri work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sankho Chaudhuri work is $4,503.

The median Sankho Chaudhuri sculpture sells for $2,788 across 25 lots.

The median Sankho Chaudhuri work on paper sells for $4,448 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $4,448† | $4,907 | 66.7% | 2025-04-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 25 | $2,788† | $46,001† | — | 2026-09-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $106–$10,367† | $123† | $21,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $241–$37,020† | $35,280† | $46,001† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $46,001† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $37,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,907 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,990† |

† 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 Sankho Chaudhuri worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sankho Chaudhuri work is $4,503. The median Sankho Chaudhuri sculpture sells for $2,788 across 25 lots. The median Sankho Chaudhuri work on paper sells for $4,448 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Sankho Chaudhuri sculpture?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sankho Chaudhuri sculpture is $2,788. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sankho Chaudhuri's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sankho Chaudhuri sculpture is $46,001. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $46,001 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Sankho Chaudhuri sculpture?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sankho Chaudhuri sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $123, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sankho Chaudhuri's auction record?

Sankho Chaudhuri's auction record is $46,001, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $46,001 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Sankho Chaudhuri auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sankho-chaudhuri (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.