Shamshad Husain (1946–2015)
Shamshad Husain is an Indian artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,035. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Shamshad Husain sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $2,654 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shamshad Husain on OpeningBid →What is a Shamshad Husain work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shamshad Husain work is $1,035.
The median Shamshad Husain painting sells for $876 across 12 lots.
The median Shamshad Husain work on paper sells for $1,109 across 1 lots.
The median Shamshad Husain sculpture sells for $2,654 across 1 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 | 13 | $876† | $10,200 | 92.3% | 2024-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,109 | $1,109 | — | 2019-04-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,654† | $2,654† | — | 2024-02-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $19–$1,055† | $790† | $1,400 |
† 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 | 2007 | $10,200 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $3,024 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $2,654† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,109 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Shamshad Husain worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shamshad Husain work is $1,035. The median Shamshad Husain painting sells for $876 across 12 lots. The median Shamshad Husain work on paper sells for $1,109 across 1 lots. The median Shamshad Husain sculpture sells for $2,654 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Shamshad Husain painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shamshad Husain painting is $876. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Shamshad Husain's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shamshad Husain painting is $10,200.
What is Shamshad Husain's auction record?
Shamshad Husain's auction record is $10,200, set in 2007.
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