Sayed Haider Raza (1922–2022)
What is Sayed Haider Raza’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 278 auction results for Sayed Haider Raza at 22 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $82,550 including buyer’s premium (middle half $17,938–$331,502, n=59). The auction record is $5,619,900 for Kallisté (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kallisté, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $5,619,900 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | La Terre, 1985 | Acrylic | $4,227,629 | Bonhams | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Terra Amata, 1984 | Acrylic paint | $3,241,870 | Sotheby's | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | La Terre, 1977 | Acrylic paint | $3,015,000 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 5 | Black Sun (Le Soleil Noir), 1953 | Gouache | $2,349,000 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Satpura, 1984 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,042,339 | Pundole's | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Shanti La Paix, 2000 | Acrylic paint | $1,496,998 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Landscape from Provence, 1951 | Gouache | $1,460,500 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 1978 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,451,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Houses, 1952 | Gouache on paper | $1,330,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 139 | $100,000 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $89,600 |
| Other | 29 | $39,518 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $17,780 |
| Prints | 43 | $1,136 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $325,454 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 111 | $100,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 75 | $31,250 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 278 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Sayed Haider Raza is an Indian artist with 368 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $47,866. 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 Sayed Haider Raza sold in 2026 for $640,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 278 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sayed Haider Raza work is $47,866.
The median Sayed Haider Raza painting sells for $100,000 across 145 lots.
The median Sayed Haider Raza print sells for $876 across 61 lots.
The median Sayed Haider Raza work on paper sells for $76,050 across 40 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Sayed Haider Raza paintings typically sell for $88,200–$381,000 (the middle half of 73 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Sayed Haider Raza paintings typically sell for $24,130–$46,111 (the middle half of 42 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 | 69 | $876†‡ | $136,148 | 88.4% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 152 | $100,000†‡ | $5.6M | 95.4% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $76,050† | $2.3M | 97.6% | 2026-09-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $17,780‡ | $25,200 | — | 2026-04-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 99 | $289,800†‡ | $5.6M | — | 2026-09-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sayed Haider Raza's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (69 lots) median $876 with 88.4% sell-through. Paintings (152 lots) median $100,000, record $5,619,900. A typical Sayed Haider Raza painting sells for around 114× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 99 lots) the median is $289,800.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $719–$5,199 | $2,414 | $32,760 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $341–$1,608†‡ | $449†‡ | $64,278 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3,063–$3,973 | $3,461 | $6,350 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $24,130–$46,111† | $33,082† | $254,322 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 73 | $88,200–$381,000†‡ | $177,800†‡ | $2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $432,699–$3.5M† | $1.3M† | $5.6M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $32,849–$140,338† | $46,212† | $2.3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $47,182–$206,042† | $123,903† | $700,471 |
† 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 | $5.6M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $5.4M† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1.5M |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $136,148 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $74,935 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $25,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $22,892‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sayed Haider Raza worth?
Across 278 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sayed Haider Raza work is $47,866. The median Sayed Haider Raza painting sells for $100,000 across 145 lots. The median Sayed Haider Raza print sells for $876 across 61 lots. The median Sayed Haider Raza work on paper sells for $76,050 across 40 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sayed Haider Raza paintings typically sell for $88,200–$381,000 (the middle half of 73 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Sayed Haider Raza paintings typically sell for $24,130–$46,111 (the middle half of 42 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 Sayed Haider Raza painting?
Based on 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sayed Haider Raza painting is $100,000. 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 Sayed Haider Raza's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sayed Haider Raza painting is $5,619,900.
What is the average price of a Sayed Haider Raza print?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sayed Haider Raza print is $876. 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 Sayed Haider Raza's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sayed Haider Raza print is $136,148.
What is the average price of a Sayed Haider Raza work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sayed Haider Raza work on paper is $76,050. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Sayed Haider Raza's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sayed Haider Raza work on paper is $2,349,000.
What is the average price of a medium Sayed Haider Raza painting?
Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sayed Haider Raza painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $177,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Sayed Haider Raza painting?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sayed Haider Raza painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $33,082, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Sayed Haider Raza's auction record?
Sayed Haider Raza's auction record is $5,619,900, set in 2024.
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