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# Shyamal Dutta Ray (1934–2005)

## What is Shyamal Dutta Ray’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 62 auction results for Shyamal Dutta Ray at 9 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,802 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,552–$42,756, n=10). The auction record is $96,000 for Untitled (Prayer) (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Prayer), 1994 | Oil on canvas | $96,000 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled (The Durga Procession Crossing Howra Bridge, Calcutta) | Watercolour on paper | $92,410 | Christie's | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | The Leader, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $70,287 | Saffronart | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Untitled (Offering), 2000 | Watercolor on paper | $51,200 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $35,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1994 | Watercolor on paper | $24,859 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1997 | Watercolor on paper | $22,599 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 8 | Untitled | Mixed media on paper | $21,250 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 9 | Old Memories, 1993 | Watercolor | $18,750 | Christie's | Sep 2007 |
| 10 | SHYAMAL DUTTA RAY (INDIA 1934-2005), 1934 | Oil on canvas | $17,423 | Olympia Auctions | Jun 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $17,423 |
| Works on paper | 21 | $8,190 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $14,911 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $3,429 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 62 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Shyamal Dutta Ray is an Indian artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,004. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Shyamal Dutta Ray sold in 2026 for $96,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shyamal Dutta Ray work worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shyamal Dutta Ray work is $5,004.

The median Shyamal Dutta Ray work on paper sells for $3,863 across 43 lots.

The median Shyamal Dutta Ray painting sells for $5,489 across 11 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Shyamal Dutta Ray work on papers typically sell for $648–$13,081 (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 | 11 | $5,489† | $96,000 | — | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $3,863† | $92,410 | — | 2026-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $96,000† | $97,697† | — | 2026-09-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $197–$19,067† | $10,935† | $96,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $92–$12,756† | $2,584† | $22,599 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $648–$13,081† | $5,004† | $92,410 |

† 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 | $96,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $92,410 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $70,287 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $51,200 |

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 Shyamal Dutta Ray worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shyamal Dutta Ray work is $5,004. The median Shyamal Dutta Ray work on paper sells for $3,863 across 43 lots. The median Shyamal Dutta Ray painting sells for $5,489 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Shyamal Dutta Ray work on papers typically sell for $648–$13,081 (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 Shyamal Dutta Ray work on paper?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shyamal Dutta Ray work on paper is $3,863. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Shyamal Dutta Ray's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shyamal Dutta Ray work on paper is $92,410.

### What is the average price of a Shyamal Dutta Ray painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shyamal Dutta Ray painting is $5,489. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Shyamal Dutta Ray's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shyamal Dutta Ray painting is $96,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Shyamal Dutta Ray work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shyamal Dutta Ray work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,004, 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 Shyamal Dutta Ray work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Shyamal Dutta Ray work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,584, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Shyamal Dutta Ray's auction record?

Shyamal Dutta Ray's auction record is $97,697, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $97,697 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Shyamal Dutta Ray auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shyamal-dutta-ray (updated 2026-11-02).

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.