> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/v-s-gaitonde · updated 2026-11-03

# V S Gaitonde

## What is V S Gaitonde’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for V S Gaitonde at 2 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,556 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,352–$27,413, n=5). The auction record is $5,507,327 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2021, Saffronart). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1961 | Oil on canvas | $5,507,327 | Saffronart | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1974 | Oil on canvas | $4,821,421 | Saffronart | Sep 2020 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1982 | Oil on canvas | $3,777,413 | Saffronart | Sep 2019 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1963 | Oil on canvas | $3,084,673 | Saffronart | Sep 2017 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1975 | Oil on canvas | $2,145,474 | Saffronart | Sep 2018 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1961 | Oil on canvas | $2,059,775 | Saffronart | Jul 2021 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1961 | Oil on canvas | $1,594,688 | Saffronart | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1972 | Oil on canvas | $1,296,365 | Saffronart | Mar 2020 |
| 9 | Portrait of Bhanu Rajapadhya, 1952 | Oil on canvas pasted on board | $447,783 | Saffronart | Feb 2017 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1962 | Ink on paper | $108,466 | Saffronart | Sep 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $2,102,624 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $26,611 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $3,084,673 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $108,466 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $26,074 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


V S Gaitonde is an Indian artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $27,594. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by V S Gaitonde sold in 2025 for $1,594,688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a V S Gaitonde work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a V S Gaitonde work is $27,594.

The median V S Gaitonde work on paper sells for $5,513 across 17 lots.

The median V S Gaitonde painting sells for $2,102,624 across 15 lots.

The median V S Gaitonde print sells for $6,694 across 6 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 | 6 | $6,694 | $10,933 | — | 2019-12-09 |
| Paintings | 15 | $2.1M | $5.5M | — | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $5,513† | $108,466 | — | 2026-04-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $2.1M | $5.5M | — | 2025-12-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

V S Gaitonde's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $6,694. Paintings (15 lots) median $2,102,624, record $5,507,327. A typical V S Gaitonde painting sells for around 314× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $2,102,624.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $2.1M–$4.3M | $3.1M | $5.5M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $201–$27,148† | $5,513† | $28,670 |

† 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 | 2021 | $5.5M |
| Paintings | 2020 | $4.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $108,466 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $28,670 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $10,933 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $2,455 |

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 V S Gaitonde worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a V S Gaitonde work is $27,594. The median V S Gaitonde work on paper sells for $5,513 across 17 lots. The median V S Gaitonde painting sells for $2,102,624 across 15 lots. The median V S Gaitonde print sells for $6,694 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a V S Gaitonde work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a V S Gaitonde work on paper is $5,513. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is V S Gaitonde's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a V S Gaitonde work on paper is $108,466.

### What is the average price of a V S Gaitonde painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a V S Gaitonde painting is $2,102,624.

### What is V S Gaitonde's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a V S Gaitonde painting is $5,507,327.

### What is V S Gaitonde's auction record?

V S Gaitonde's auction record is $5,507,327, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “V S Gaitonde auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/v-s-gaitonde (updated 2026-11-03).

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.