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# Shantilal Somnath Dave (b. 1931)

Shantilal Somnath Dave is an Indian artist with 2 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $11,802.

A work by Shantilal Somnath Dave sold in 2019 for $12,980, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shantilal Somnath Dave work worth?

Across 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shantilal Somnath Dave work is $11,802.

The median Shantilal Somnath Dave painting sells for $10,625 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $10,625‡ | $12,980 | — | 2022-10-21 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $12,980 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $10,625 |

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 Shantilal Somnath Dave worth?

Across 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shantilal Somnath Dave work is $11,802. The median Shantilal Somnath Dave painting sells for $10,625 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shantilal Somnath Dave's auction record?

Shantilal Somnath Dave's auction record is $12,980, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.