Shibu Natesan (b. 1966)
What is Shibu Natesan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Shibu Natesan at 5 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,031 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,100–$7,079, n=7). The auction record is $372,879 for Stand Alone (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stand Alone, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $372,879 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 2 | Untitled | — | $84,408 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 3 | Fly the Sky, 2001 | Oil paint | $68,500 | Christie's | Sep 2011 |
| 4 | Show Time, 2005 | Painting | $51,400 | Christie's | Mar 2008 |
| 5 | Announcement - II, 2007 | Watercolor | $37,812 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 6 | Linkage- I, 1997 | Oil on canvas | $10,947 | Saffronart | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $9,378 | Saffronart | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Dog, 2017 | Oil on board | $4,921 | Saffronart | Jan 2019 |
| 9 | Still Life, 2011 | Oil paint | $4,780 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled, 2005 | Watercolour on paper | $4,013 | Saffronart | Apr 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $10,947 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $1,793 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Shibu Natesan is an Indian artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $4,397. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Shibu Natesan sold in 2026 for $10,947, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shibu Natesan work is $4,397.
The median Shibu Natesan work on paper sells for $2,274 across 14 lots.
The median Shibu Natesan painting sells for $51,400 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2011-05-18 |
| Paintings | 11 | $51,400† | $372,879 | — | 2025-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $2,274† | $37,812 | 93.3% | 2025-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,921–$3,781† | $2,517† | $25,097 |
† 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 | 2006 | $372,879 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $315,213 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $37,812 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $25,097 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Shibu Natesan worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shibu Natesan work is $4,397. The median Shibu Natesan work on paper sells for $2,274 across 14 lots. The median Shibu Natesan painting sells for $51,400 across 11 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Shibu Natesan work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shibu Natesan work on paper is $2,274. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Shibu Natesan's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shibu Natesan work on paper is $37,812.
What is the average price of a Shibu Natesan painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shibu Natesan painting is $51,400. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Shibu Natesan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shibu Natesan painting is $372,879.
What is Shibu Natesan's auction record?
Shibu Natesan's auction record is $372,879, set in 2006.
See the full Shibu Natesan record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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