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# Satish Gujral (1925–2025)

## What is Satish Gujral’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 112 auction results for Satish Gujral at 13 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $30,163 including buyer’s premium (middle half $16,436–$56,372, n=19). The auction record is $324,999 for Mixed media work, burnt wood, leather, cowrie shells, ceramic bead (2026, Saffronart). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mixed media work, burnt wood, leather, cowrie shells, ceramic bead, 1988 | Burnt wood, leather, cowrie shells, ceramic bead, cotton cord and mirror | $324,999 | Saffronart | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil and mixed media on canvas), 1965 | Mixed media | $166,400 | Sotheby's | Mar 2020 |
| 3 | The Despair, 1954 | Mixed media | $125,000 | Christie's | Sep 2016 |
| 4 | Crucifixion, 1962 | Mixed media | $75,600 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled (mixed media on wood), 1969 | Mixed media on wood | $68,111 | AstaGuru Auction House | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas) | Acrylic on canvas | $64,975 | Saffronart | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (mixed media on canvas), 2004 | Mixed media | $62,063 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | Untitled (Standing Figure), 1968 | Collage and ink on board | $61,440 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled (Men at Play), 2002 | Oil on canvas | $60,000 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1925 | Oil paint | $60,000 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $35,000 |
| Paintings | 44 | $26,115 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $11,340 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $45,360 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $24,877 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $12,162 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 112 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Satish Gujral is an Indian artist with 135 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $18,939. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Satish Gujral sold in 2026 for $32,578, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Satish Gujral work worth?

Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Satish Gujral work is $18,939.

The median Satish Gujral painting sells for $21,269 across 35 lots.

The median Satish Gujral work on paper sells for $10,063 across 16 lots.

The median Satish Gujral sculpture sells for $22,315 across 8 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 | 35 | $21,269† | $64,975 | — | 2026-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $10,063† | $57,150 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $22,315† | $114,598† | — | 2025-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $119,799† | $324,999 | — | 2026-09-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $325–$20,038† | $12,948† | $32,578 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $14,279–$30,960† | $23,696† | $60,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $28,727–$60,000† | $50,400† | $64,975 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $6,098–$14,944† | $10,031† | $57,150 |

† 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 | 2024 | $114,598† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $64,975 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $60,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $57,150 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $55,594 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $32,760 |

† 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 Satish Gujral worth?

Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Satish Gujral work is $18,939. The median Satish Gujral painting sells for $21,269 across 35 lots. The median Satish Gujral work on paper sells for $10,063 across 16 lots. The median Satish Gujral sculpture sells for $22,315 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Satish Gujral painting?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Satish Gujral painting is $21,269. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Satish Gujral's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Satish Gujral painting is $64,975.

### What is the average price of a Satish Gujral work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Satish Gujral work on paper is $10,063. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Satish Gujral's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Satish Gujral work on paper is $57,150.

### What is the average price of a medium Satish Gujral painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Satish Gujral painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $23,696, 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 medium Satish Gujral work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Satish Gujral work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,031, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Satish Gujral's auction record?

Satish Gujral's auction record is $324,999, set in 2026.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Satish Gujral auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/satish-gujral (updated 2026-11-03).

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.