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# Tyeb Mehta (1925–2009)

## What is Tyeb Mehta’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 130 auction results for Tyeb Mehta at 7 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $598,811 including buyer’s premium (middle half $39,565–$3,846,399, n=18). The auction record is $102,325,000 for Untitled (Diagonal) (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Diagonal), 1975 | Oil paint | $102,325,000 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Trussed Bull, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $7,219,903 | Saffronart | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled (Diagonal), 1973 | Oil on canvas | $6,801,386 | AstaGuru Auction House | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Trussed Bull, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $6,360,641 | Saffronart | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled (Gesture), 1977 | Oil on canvas | $5,909,759 | AstaGuru Auction House | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Gesture, 1977 | Oil paint | $3,979,000 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled (Woman on Rickshaw), 1994 | Oil paint | $3,552,327 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1983 | Oil on canvas | $3,448,597 | Pundole's | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (Figure on Rickshaw), 1984 | Oil on canvas | $3,242,309 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 10 | Rickshaw Puller, 2002 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,751,737 | Saffronart | Apr 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 51 | $1,100,587 |
| Works on paper | 25 | $43,750 |
| Prints | 13 | $6,376 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $1,134,683 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $101,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $37,800 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 130 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tyeb Mehta is an Indian artist with 138 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $226,800. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Tyeb Mehta sold in 2026 for $3,979,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tyeb Mehta work worth?

Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tyeb Mehta work is $226,800.

The median Tyeb Mehta painting sells for $1,105,294 across 61 lots.

The median Tyeb Mehta work on paper sells for $44,635 across 36 lots.

The median Tyeb Mehta print sells for $6,376 across 12 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Tyeb Mehta paintings typically sell for $657,000–$2,151,367 (the middle half of 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $6,376† | $37,590 | — | 2026-09-21 |
| Paintings | 63 | $1.1M† | $102M | 96.8% | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $44,635† | $226,800 | — | 2025-12-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $813,084† | $1.8M | — | 2023-08-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 66 | $1.1M† | $102M | — | 2026-03-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Tyeb Mehta's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $6,376. Paintings (63 lots) median $1,105,294, record $102,325,000. A typical Tyeb Mehta painting sells for around 173× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 66 lots) the median is $1,135,342.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,938–$9,370† | $4,410† | $23,308 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $6,376–$16,250 | $11,250 | $37,590 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $307,945–$1.2M† | $496,495† | $7.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 41 | $657,000–$2.2M† | $1.3M† | $102M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $29,145–$50,498† | $43,750† | $91,833† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $32,500–$55,628† | $44,820† | $226,800 |

† 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 | 2016 | $102M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $7.2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1.8M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $1.2M† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $226,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $182,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $37,590 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $23,308 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Tyeb Mehta worth?

Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tyeb Mehta work is $226,800. The median Tyeb Mehta painting sells for $1,105,294 across 61 lots. The median Tyeb Mehta work on paper sells for $44,635 across 36 lots. The median Tyeb Mehta print sells for $6,376 across 12 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Tyeb Mehta paintings typically sell for $657,000–$2,151,367 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Tyeb Mehta painting?

Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tyeb Mehta painting is $1,105,294. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tyeb Mehta's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tyeb Mehta painting is $102,325,000.

### What is the average price of a Tyeb Mehta work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tyeb Mehta work on paper is $44,635. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tyeb Mehta's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tyeb Mehta work on paper is $226,800.

### What is the average price of a Tyeb Mehta print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tyeb Mehta print is $6,376. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tyeb Mehta's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tyeb Mehta print is $37,590.

### What is the average price of a large Tyeb Mehta painting?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tyeb Mehta painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,280,900, 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 Tyeb Mehta work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tyeb Mehta work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $43,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Tyeb Mehta's auction record?

Tyeb Mehta's auction record is $102,325,000, set in 2016.

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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, “Tyeb Mehta auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tyeb-mehta (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.