> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ved-nayar · updated 2026-11-01

# Ved Nayar (b. 1933)

Ved Nayar is an artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,221. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ved Nayar sold in 2026 for $3,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ved Nayar work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ved Nayar work is $1,221.

The median Ved Nayar work on paper sells for $1,153 across 16 lots.

The median Ved Nayar sculpture sells for $4,238 across 4 lots.

The median Ved Nayar painting sells for $1,902 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $1,902† | $3,780 | — | 2024-02-23 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $1,153† | $33,838† | — | 2026-03-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $4,238† | $9,668† | — | 2024-02-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $804–$1,085† | $1,008† | $1,221† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,008–$3,000† | $1,628† | $3,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $901–$5,955† | $4,096† | $33,838† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $33,838† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $9,668† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,358† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $5,563† |
| Paintings | 2007 | $3,780 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $24† |

† 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 Ved Nayar worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ved Nayar work is $1,221. The median Ved Nayar work on paper sells for $1,153 across 16 lots. The median Ved Nayar sculpture sells for $4,238 across 4 lots. The median Ved Nayar painting sells for $1,902 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ved Nayar work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ved Nayar work on paper is $1,153. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ved Nayar's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ved Nayar work on paper is $33,838. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $33,838 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is Ved Nayar's auction record?

Ved Nayar's auction record is $33,838, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $33,838 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ved Nayar auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ved-nayar (updated 2026-11-01).

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.