Shiavax Chavda (1914–1990)
What is Shiavax Chavda’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Shiavax Chavda at 10 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,712 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,095–$22,287, n=11). The auction record is $27,940 for Desire (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desire, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $27,940 | Christie's | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Mother, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $26,834 | Pundole's | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Communion, 1974 | Oil on canvas | $25,529 | Pundole's | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Pink Girl in Company, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $24,679 | Pundole's | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Nature - Science - Health, 1957 | Gouache on card laid on card | $19,896 | Pundole's | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled | Oil on board | $19,200 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 7 | Ladies pounding grain, 1914 | Gouache on card | $16,552 | Olympia Auctions | May 2026 |
| 8 | Drum of Victory, 1968 | Oil on canvas | $11,966 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | MUSICIANS, 1949 | Mixed media on canvas | $11,497 | Pundole's | Aug 2019 |
| 10 | Music (Sarod Nawaz Hafiz Ali Khan), 1972 | Oil on canvas | $10,786 | Chiswick Auctions | Jan 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $8,002 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $3,833 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $6,898 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,311 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Shiavax Chavda is an Indian artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $5,460. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Shiavax Chavda sold in 2026 for $6,898, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shiavax Chavda work is $5,460.
The median Shiavax Chavda painting sells for $6,659 across 32 lots.
The median Shiavax Chavda work on paper sells for $1,474 across 17 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Shiavax Chavda paintings typically sell for $4,833–$14,037 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 | 33 | $6,659† | $33,665† | 97% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $1,474† | $16,552 | — | 2026-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $27,940† | $33,665† | — | 2026-04-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $4,833–$14,037† | $6,601† | $27,940 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $817–$4,549† | $1,573† | $16,552 |
† 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 | 2023 | $33,665† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $27,940 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $16,552 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $8,712 |
† 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 Shiavax Chavda worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shiavax Chavda work is $5,460. The median Shiavax Chavda painting sells for $6,659 across 32 lots. The median Shiavax Chavda work on paper sells for $1,474 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Shiavax Chavda paintings typically sell for $4,833–$14,037 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Shiavax Chavda painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shiavax Chavda painting is $6,659. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Shiavax Chavda's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shiavax Chavda painting is $33,665. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $33,665 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Shiavax Chavda work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shiavax Chavda work on paper is $1,474. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Shiavax Chavda's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shiavax Chavda work on paper is $16,552.
What is the average price of a medium Shiavax Chavda painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shiavax Chavda painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,601, 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 small Shiavax Chavda work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Shiavax Chavda work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,573, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Shiavax Chavda's auction record?
Shiavax Chavda's auction record is $33,665, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $33,665 (buyer's premium not included).
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