Vasudeo S. Gaitonde (1924–2001)
Vasudeo S. Gaitonde is an Indian artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $130,750. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Vasudeo S. Gaitonde sold in 2025 for $2,393,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vasudeo S. Gaitonde work is $130,750.
The median Vasudeo S. Gaitonde work on paper sells for $56,250 across 11 lots.
The median Vasudeo S. Gaitonde painting sells for $2,366,500 across 10 lots.
The median Vasudeo S. Gaitonde print sells for $17,780 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 | $17,780 | $17,780 | — | 2024-03-18 |
| Paintings | 10 | $2.4M | $156M | — | 2025-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $56,250† | $214,200 | — | 2025-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $1.2M | $156M | — | 2025-09-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Vasudeo S. Gaitonde's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $17,780. Paintings (10 lots) median $2,366,500, record $156,325,000. A typical Vasudeo S. Gaitonde painting sells for around 133× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $1,187,662.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2.3M–$114M | $4.1M | $156M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $27,500–$54,252† | $37,880† | $56,700 |
† 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 | $156M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $114M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $214,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $127,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $17,780 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Vasudeo S. Gaitonde worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vasudeo S. Gaitonde work is $130,750. The median Vasudeo S. Gaitonde work on paper sells for $56,250 across 11 lots. The median Vasudeo S. Gaitonde painting sells for $2,366,500 across 10 lots. The median Vasudeo S. Gaitonde print sells for $17,780 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Vasudeo S. Gaitonde work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vasudeo S. Gaitonde work on paper is $56,250. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Vasudeo S. Gaitonde's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vasudeo S. Gaitonde work on paper is $214,200.
What is Vasudeo S. Gaitonde's auction record?
Vasudeo S. Gaitonde's auction record is $156,325,000, set in 2016.
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