Shiva Lal (1817–1887)
Shiva Lal is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $780. 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 Shiva Lal sold in 2023 for $1,497, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shiva Lal on OpeningBid →What is a Shiva Lal work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shiva Lal work is $780.
The median Shiva Lal painting sells for $780 across 5 lots.
The median Shiva Lal work on paper sells for $759 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $780† | $1,497 | — | 2023-12-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $759‡ | $759‡ | — | 2024-06-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $741–$1,123† | $780† | $1,497 |
† 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 | $1,497 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,123 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $759‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Shiva Lal worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shiva Lal work is $780. The median Shiva Lal painting sells for $780 across 5 lots. The median Shiva Lal work on paper sells for $759 across 1 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 Shiva Lal's auction record?
Shiva Lal's auction record is $1,497, set in 2023.
See the full Shiva Lal record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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