> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/unknown-southeast-asian · updated 2026-11-02

# unknown Southeast Asian (b. 100)

## What is unknown Southeast Asian’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for unknown Southeast Asian at 4 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,112 including buyer’s premium (middle half $722–$1,429, n=8). The auction record is $1,905 for Vitarka Mudra hand of Buddha (2026, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vitarka Mudra hand of Buddha | Patinated bronze | $1,905 | Wright | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Vitarka Mudra hand of Buddha, 20th century | Bronze | $1,905 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Large Vitarka Mudra hand of Buddha, 20th century | Hand of buddha | $1,270 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Large Vitarka Mudra hand of Buddha | Painted wood, beads | $1,270 | Wright | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Collection of three articulated puppet heads | Puppet heads | $1,260 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Collection of five figures | Bronze | $1,008 | Toomey & Co. | Aug 2024 |
| 7 | Monumental roaring tiger, 19th century | Tiger sculpture | $953 | Toomey & Co. | Jan 2026 |
| 8 | Monumental lidded tempayan jar, 1995 | Terracotta | $917 | Toomey & Co. | May 2024 |
| 9 | Tapestry, 19th century | Tapestry | $896 | Toomey & Co. | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Rain drum | Bronze | $693 | Toomey & Co. | Oct 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $1,078 |
| Sculpture | 7 | $953 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $907 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


unknown Southeast Asian is a Southeast Asian artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $935. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by unknown Southeast Asian sold in 2026 for $1,905, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a unknown Southeast Asian work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a unknown Southeast Asian work is $935.

The median unknown Southeast Asian sculpture sells for $953 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $953† | $1,905 | 83.3% | 2026-09-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,905 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,008 |

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 unknown Southeast Asian worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a unknown Southeast Asian work is $935. The median unknown Southeast Asian sculpture sells for $953 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is unknown Southeast Asian's auction record?

unknown Southeast Asian's auction record is $1,905, 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, “unknown Southeast Asian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/unknown-southeast-asian (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.