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# Zainul Abedin (1914–1976)

## What is Zainul Abedin’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Zainul Abedin at 3 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $50,655 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,970–$69,460, n=6). The auction record is $663,812 for Untitled (ink and wash on paper) (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (ink and wash on paper), 1970 | Ink and wash on paper | $663,812 | Sotheby's | Sep 2024 |
| 2 | Untitled (Group of Figures), 1971 | Oil paint | $617,499 | Sotheby's | Sep 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled (Couple), 1963 | Oil on canvas | $381,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on board), 1956 | Oil on board | $279,400 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled (Figures), 1970 | Ink and pencil on paper | $277,875 | Sotheby's | Sep 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1967 | Oil paint | $201,706 | Sotheby's | Oct 2023 |
| 7 | Untitled (Santhal Women), 1969 | Oil paint | $187,500 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| 8 | Untitled (Fishing Boats), 1969 | Oil paint | $119,700 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (Portrait of Rabindranath Tagore), 1965 | Drawing | $83,200 | Sotheby's | Mar 2020 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1972 | Ink on paper laid on card | $69,850 | Sotheby's | Mar 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $194,603 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $33,424 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $64,865 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $28,721 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Zainul Abedin is a Bangladeshi artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $46,300.

A work by Zainul Abedin sold in 2025 for $68,290, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Zainul Abedin work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zainul Abedin work is $46,300.

The median Zainul Abedin work on paper sells for $33,020 across 17 lots.

The median Zainul Abedin painting sells for $194,603 across 8 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $194,603 | $617,499 | 80% | 2025-03-19 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $33,020 | $663,812 | 89.5% | 2026-04-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $278,637 | $663,812 | — | 2025-03-19 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $27,500–$33,020 | $29,942 | $33,424 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $22,812–$73,188 | $48,220 | $663,812 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $663,812 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $617,499 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $381,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $277,875 |

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 Zainul Abedin worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zainul Abedin work is $46,300. The median Zainul Abedin work on paper sells for $33,020 across 17 lots. The median Zainul Abedin painting sells for $194,603 across 8 lots.

### What is the average price of a Zainul Abedin work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zainul Abedin work on paper is $33,020.

### What is Zainul Abedin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Zainul Abedin work on paper is $663,812.

### What is the average price of a medium Zainul Abedin work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zainul Abedin work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $48,220, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Zainul Abedin's auction record?

Zainul Abedin's auction record is $663,812, set in 2024.

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

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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.