Sayed Raza (1922–2016)
Sayed Raza is an Indian artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $23,935. 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 Raza sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $42,145 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sayed Raza on OpeningBid →What is a Sayed Raza work worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sayed Raza work is $23,935.
The median Sayed Raza painting sells for $39,899 across 39 lots.
The median Sayed Raza print sells for $476 across 13 lots.
The median Sayed Raza sculpture sells for $13,635 across 3 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 | 21 | $476† | $3,974 | 61.9% | 2025-09-16 |
| Paintings | 46 | $39,899†‡ | $318,142 | 84.8% | 2025-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $47,848†‡ | $49,558‡ | — | 2023-09-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $13,635 | $21,235 | 60% | 2019-12-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $204,335† | $318,142 | — | 2023-09-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sayed Raza's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $476 with 61.9% sell-through. Paintings (46 lots) median $39,899, record $318,142. A typical Sayed Raza painting sells for around 84× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $204,335.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $437–$629† | $474† | $3,974 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $17,532–$31,256† | $27,562† | $65,303 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $48,627–$67,417†‡ | $55,789†‡ | $204,335 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $318,142 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $207,582† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $49,558‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $47,848 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $21,235 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $13,635 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,974 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,536 |
† 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 Raza worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sayed Raza work is $23,935. The median Sayed Raza painting sells for $39,899 across 39 lots. The median Sayed Raza print sells for $476 across 13 lots. The median Sayed Raza sculpture sells for $13,635 across 3 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 Raza painting?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sayed Raza painting is $39,899. 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 Raza's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sayed Raza painting is $318,142.
What is the average price of a Sayed Raza print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sayed Raza print is $476. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Sayed Raza's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sayed Raza print is $3,974.
What is the average price of a small Sayed Raza painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sayed Raza painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $27,562, 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 Sayed Raza painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sayed Raza painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $55,789, 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 Sayed Raza's auction record?
Sayed Raza's auction record is $318,142, set in 2011.
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