Velu Viswanadhan (b. 1940)
Velu Viswanadhan is an Indian artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,133. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Velu Viswanadhan sold in 2026 for $70,567, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Velu Viswanadhan on OpeningBid →What is a Velu Viswanadhan work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Velu Viswanadhan work is $2,133.
The median Velu Viswanadhan painting sells for $2,133 across 15 lots.
The median Velu Viswanadhan print sells for $1,651 across 3 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,651 | $1,651 | — | 2026-04-01 |
| Paintings | 16 | $2,133†‡ | $70,567 | 93.8% | 2026-06-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Velu Viswanadhan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,651. Paintings (16 lots) median $2,133, record $70,567.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $124–$14,176† | $8,937† | $70,567 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,135–$24,799† | $8,118† | $44,100 |
† 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 | 2026 | $70,567 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $44,100 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,651 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Velu Viswanadhan worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Velu Viswanadhan work is $2,133. The median Velu Viswanadhan painting sells for $2,133 across 15 lots. The median Velu Viswanadhan print sells for $1,651 across 3 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Velu Viswanadhan painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Velu Viswanadhan painting is $2,133. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Velu Viswanadhan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Velu Viswanadhan painting is $70,567.
What is Velu Viswanadhan's auction record?
Velu Viswanadhan's auction record is $70,567, set in 2026.
See the full Velu Viswanadhan record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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