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# Thota Vaikuntam (b. 1942)

## What is Thota Vaikuntam’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for Thota Vaikuntam at 7 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,632 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,129–$16,539, n=21). The auction record is $75,179 for Untitled (acrylic on canvas) (2026, Saffronart). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 2026 | Acrylic on canvas | $75,179 | Saffronart | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Siesta | Acrylic and ink on canvas | $38,100 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled, 2023 | Acrylic on canvas | $26,332 | Saffronart | Jan 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled (Women), 1942 | Triptych | $25,503 | Bonhams | May 2022 |
| 5 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas board), 2011 | Acrylic on canvas board | $22,500 | Saffronart | Sep 2011 |
| 6 | Untitled, 2004 | Mixed media on canvas | $21,402 | Saffronart | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 2013 | Acrylic on canvas | $21,370 | Saffronart | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled, 2023 | Acrylic on canvas | $20,666 | Saffronart | Aug 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 2016 | Acrylic on canvas | $20,330 | Saffronart | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | HAND-PAINTED LOUIS VUITTON JEWELLERY TRUNK BY THOTA VAIKUNTAM | Acrylic on monogram canvas with metal accents | $18,905 | Saffronart | May 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $10,080 |
| Paintings | 36 | $9,463 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $8,658 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $9,485 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $6,987 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Thota Vaikuntam is an Indian artist with 105 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $8,823. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Thota Vaikuntam sold in 2026 for $75,179, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thota Vaikuntam work worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thota Vaikuntam work is $8,823.

The median Thota Vaikuntam painting sells for $8,658 across 38 lots.

The median Thota Vaikuntam work on paper sells for $6,120 across 5 lots.

The median Thota Vaikuntam print sells for $585 across 2 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 | 2 | $585 | $617 | — | 2024-08-06 |
| Paintings | 38 | $8,658† | $75,179 | — | 2026-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $6,120 | $11,612 | 71.4% | 2025-07-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $38,100 | $75,179 | — | 2026-09-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Thota Vaikuntam's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $585. Paintings (38 lots) median $8,658, record $75,179. A typical Thota Vaikuntam painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $38,100.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $4,520–$8,378† | $6,588† | $10,632 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $9,050–$19,146† | $12,164† | $26,332 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,665–$6,375 | $6,120 | $11,612 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $75,179 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $38,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $11,612 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $617 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $552 |

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 Thota Vaikuntam worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thota Vaikuntam work is $8,823. The median Thota Vaikuntam painting sells for $8,658 across 38 lots. The median Thota Vaikuntam work on paper sells for $6,120 across 5 lots. The median Thota Vaikuntam print sells for $585 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Thota Vaikuntam painting?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thota Vaikuntam painting is $8,658. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Thota Vaikuntam's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thota Vaikuntam painting is $75,179.

### What is the average price of a small Thota Vaikuntam painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Thota Vaikuntam painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,588, 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 medium Thota Vaikuntam painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thota Vaikuntam painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,164, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Thota Vaikuntam's auction record?

Thota Vaikuntam's auction record is $75,179, set in 2026.

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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, “Thota Vaikuntam auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thota-vaikuntam (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.