Vasudev S. Gaitonde (1924–2001)
Vasudev S. Gaitonde is an Indian artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $254,997. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Vasudev S. Gaitonde sold in 2025 for $648,753, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vasudev S. Gaitonde work is $254,997.
The median Vasudev S. Gaitonde painting sells for $939,332 across 33 lots.
The median Vasudev S. Gaitonde work on paper sells for $54,267 across 25 lots.
The median Vasudev S. Gaitonde print sells for $13,050 across 8 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Vasudev S. Gaitonde paintings typically sell for $646,000–$1,821,305 (the middle half of 26 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 | 8 | $13,050† | $21,937 | — | 2025-03-27 |
| Paintings | 33 | $939,332† | $5.6M† | — | 2023-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $54,267† | $648,753 | 96.2% | 2025-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 43 | $693,750† | $5.6M† | — | 2025-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Vasudev S. Gaitonde's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $13,050. Paintings (33 lots) median $939,332, record $5,562,811. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,562,811 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Vasudev S. Gaitonde painting sells for around 72× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 43 lots) the median is $693,750.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $12,775–$17,594† | $14,300† | $21,937 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $252,326–$723,468† | $629,992† | $2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $646,000–$1.8M† | $969,322† | $5.6M† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $29,274–$72,851† | $51,554† | $648,753 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $40,677–$206,137† | $96,000† | $276,201† |
† 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 | 2022 | $5.6M† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $5.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $648,753 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $276,201† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $21,937 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $18,458 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Vasudev S. Gaitonde worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vasudev S. Gaitonde work is $254,997. The median Vasudev S. Gaitonde painting sells for $939,332 across 33 lots. The median Vasudev S. Gaitonde work on paper sells for $54,267 across 25 lots. The median Vasudev S. Gaitonde print sells for $13,050 across 8 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Vasudev S. Gaitonde paintings typically sell for $646,000–$1,821,305 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Vasudev S. Gaitonde painting?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vasudev S. Gaitonde painting is $939,332. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Vasudev S. Gaitonde's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vasudev S. Gaitonde painting is $5,562,811. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,562,811 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Vasudev S. Gaitonde work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vasudev S. Gaitonde work on paper is $54,267. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Vasudev S. Gaitonde's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vasudev S. Gaitonde work on paper is $648,753.
What is the average price of a large Vasudev S. Gaitonde painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Vasudev S. Gaitonde painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $969,322, 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 Vasudev S. Gaitonde work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Vasudev S. Gaitonde work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $51,554, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Vasudev S. Gaitonde's auction record?
Vasudev S. Gaitonde's auction record is $5,562,811, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,562,811 (buyer's premium not included).
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