> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shanti-dave · updated 2026-11-03

# DAVE, SHANTI (b. 1931)

## What is DAVE, SHANTI’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 95 auction results for DAVE, SHANTI at 11 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $30,480 including buyer’s premium (middle half $20,320–$46,355, n=11). The auction record is $299,999 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2026, Saffronart). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas), circa 1957 | Oil on canvas | $299,999 | Saffronart | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled (mixed media on canvas) | Mixed media on canvas | $101,831 | Saffronart | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil and felt-tip pen on canvas), 1965 | Oil paint | $83,200 | Sotheby's | Mar 2020 |
| 4 | Pilgrimage, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $60,960 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil and encaustic on canvas), 1969 | Oil and encaustic on canvas | $53,340 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled | Mixed media on canvas | $50,400 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 7 | Untitled (Abstract), 1968 | Oil paint | $48,640 | Sotheby's | Mar 2020 |
| 8 | Garv Gatha, 1950 | Mixed media | $48,260 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1961 | Oil paint | $44,450 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled (mixed media on canvas), 1931 | Mixed media on canvas | $40,640 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $20,000 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $769 |
| Prints | 15 | $287 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $32,860 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 33 | $5,629 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,168 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 95 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


DAVE, SHANTI is an India artist with 108 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,869. 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 DAVE, SHANTI sold in 2026 for $299,999, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a DAVE, SHANTI work worth?

Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DAVE, SHANTI work is $2,869.

The median DAVE, SHANTI painting sells for $8,190 across 52 lots.

The median DAVE, SHANTI print sells for $309 across 21 lots.

The median DAVE, SHANTI work on paper sells for $287 across 7 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) DAVE, SHANTI paintings typically sell for $332–$15,659 (the middle half of 30 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 | 24 | $309† | $5,040 | 87.5% | 2023-03-22 |
| Paintings | 57 | $8,190† | $299,999 | 91.2% | 2026-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $287† | $13,898 | — | 2025-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $83,200 | $299,999 | — | 2026-09-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

DAVE, SHANTI's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $309 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (57 lots) median $8,190, record $299,999. A typical DAVE, SHANTI painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $83,200.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $339–$981 | $683 | $1,085 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $224–$330† | $309† | $5,040 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,630–$48,075† | $6,145† | $83,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $332–$15,659† | $5,838† | $299,999 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $16,380–$48,640† | $25,200† | $101,831 |

† 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 | 2026 | $299,999 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $101,831 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $13,898 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $5,040 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,596† |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,337† |

† 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 DAVE, SHANTI worth?

Across 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DAVE, SHANTI work is $2,869. The median DAVE, SHANTI painting sells for $8,190 across 52 lots. The median DAVE, SHANTI print sells for $309 across 21 lots. The median DAVE, SHANTI work on paper sells for $287 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) DAVE, SHANTI paintings typically sell for $332–$15,659 (the middle half of 30 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 DAVE, SHANTI painting?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a DAVE, SHANTI painting is $8,190. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is DAVE, SHANTI's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a DAVE, SHANTI painting is $299,999.

### What is the average price of a DAVE, SHANTI print?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a DAVE, SHANTI print is $309. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is DAVE, SHANTI's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a DAVE, SHANTI print is $5,040.

### What is the average price of a medium DAVE, SHANTI painting?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium DAVE, SHANTI painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,838, 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 DAVE, SHANTI print?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium DAVE, SHANTI print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $309, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is DAVE, SHANTI's auction record?

DAVE, SHANTI's auction record is $299,999, 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, “DAVE, SHANTI auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shanti-dave (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.