Senaka Senanayake (b. 1951)
What is Senaka Senanayake’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 85 auction results for Senaka Senanayake at 19 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $48,261 including buyer’s premium (middle half $19,065–$60,883, n=35). The auction record is $154,851 for Sisters Of The Sun (2026, AstaGuru Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sisters Of The Sun, 1994 | Oil on canvas | $154,851 | AstaGuru Auction House | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2010 | Oil on canvas | $137,500 | Saffronart | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled (Migrating White-Naped Cranes), 1990 | Oil paint | $107,100 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1981 | Oil on canvas | $106,504 | Saffronart | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled (Tusker and Herd at Sunrise), 1996 | Oil paint | $101,600 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled (Elephants), 1992 | Oil paint | $91,440 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $83,830 | AstaGuru Auction House | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (Women), 1997 | Oil on canvas | $76,200 | Sotheby's | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (Ibises), 2001 | Oil on canvas | $61,440 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled (Deer), 1951 | Painting | $60,327 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 47 | $42,271 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $2,685 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $96,520 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $29,480 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,992 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 85 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Senaka Senanayake is a Sri Lankan artist with 117 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $19,442. 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 Senaka Senanayake sold in 2026 for $106,504, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Senaka Senanayake work is $19,442.
The median Senaka Senanayake painting sells for $30,890 across 62 lots.
The median Senaka Senanayake work on paper sells for $2,500 across 15 lots.
The median Senaka Senanayake sculpture sells for $1,734 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Senaka Senanayake paintings typically sell for $15,947–$49,989 (the middle half of 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 63 | $30,890†‡ | $137,500 | — | 2026-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $2,500‡ | $12,600 | 93.8% | 2026-09-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,734 | $1,734 | — | 2022-09-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $107,100 | $154,851 | — | 2026-09-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $15,947–$49,989‡ | $31,825‡ | $106,504 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $10,148–$87,630†‡ | $32,947†‡ | $137,500 |
† 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) | 11 | $1,547–$2,685‡ | $2,250‡ | $11,209 |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $137,500 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $107,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $12,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $11,209 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $1,734 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Senaka Senanayake worth?
Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Senaka Senanayake work is $19,442. The median Senaka Senanayake painting sells for $30,890 across 62 lots. The median Senaka Senanayake work on paper sells for $2,500 across 15 lots. The median Senaka Senanayake sculpture sells for $1,734 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Senaka Senanayake paintings typically sell for $15,947–$49,989 (the middle half of 44 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 Senaka Senanayake painting?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Senaka Senanayake painting is $30,890. 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 Senaka Senanayake's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Senaka Senanayake painting is $137,500.
What is the average price of a Senaka Senanayake work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Senaka Senanayake work on paper is $2,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Senaka Senanayake's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Senaka Senanayake work on paper is $12,600.
What is the average price of a medium Senaka Senanayake painting?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Senaka Senanayake painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $31,825, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Senaka Senanayake painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Senaka Senanayake painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $32,947, 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 Senaka Senanayake's auction record?
Senaka Senanayake's auction record is $154,851, set in 2026.
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