Zarina Hashmi (1937–2020)
What is Zarina Hashmi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Zarina Hashmi at 9 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $22,606 including buyer’s premium (middle half $16,194–$28,500, n=11). The auction record is $60,546 for Echo (2025, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | From the Series Home is a Foreign Place: Morning; Dawn; Dew; Despair, 1999 | Woodblock print on handmade paper | $56,493 | Pundole's | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1968 | ASHMI | $35,515 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Untitled (relief print from collaged wood on Indian handmade paper), 1970 | Relief print from collaged wood, printed in burnt umber on Indian handmade paper | $23,627 | Saffronart | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled (relief print from collaged wood, burnt umber on Indian handmade paper), 1969 | Relief print from collaged wood, printed in burnt umber on Indian handmade paper | $20,083 | Saffronart | Jun 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Echo, 1970 | Holzschnitt auf zwei aneinandergefügten Bögen Velin | $60,546 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Cage (Ed: 1/10), 1970 | Woodcut print on paper | $34,115 | AstaGuru Auction House | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Cage, 1970 | Woodcut print on paper | $30,053 | Pundole's | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Dividing Line, 2001 | Woodcut on handmade paper laid on paper | $26,946 | Pundole's | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | Rope (Ed: Ap), 1970 | Woodcut print on paper | $22,606 | AstaGuru Auction House | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | My Dark House at Aligarh, 2017 | Woodcut on BFK light paper pasted on Arches paper | $20,289 | Saffronart | Mar 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 16 | $14,452 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $20,048 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $15,871 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Zarina Hashmi is an Indian-born American artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $12,339. 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 Zarina Hashmi sold in 2026 for $20,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zarina Hashmi work is $12,339.
The median Zarina Hashmi print sells for $12,339 across 29 lots.
The median Zarina Hashmi work on paper sells for $10,245 across 2 lots.
The median Zarina Hashmi painting sells for $35,515 across 1 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 | 29 | $12,339†‡ | $60,546 | — | 2026-09-21 |
| Paintings | 1 | $35,515 | $35,515 | — | 2023-03-08 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $10,245 | $10,245 | — | 2025-07-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $631† | $631† | — | 2024-04-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Zarina Hashmi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (29 lots) median $12,339. Paintings (1 lots) median $35,515, record $35,515. A typical Zarina Hashmi painting sells for around 2.9× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,033–$23,617† | $11,452† | $56,493 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $3,381–$21,315†‡ | $13,985†‡ | $60,546 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $60,546 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $56,493 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $35,515 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $10,245 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $631† |
† 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 Zarina Hashmi worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zarina Hashmi work is $12,339. The median Zarina Hashmi print sells for $12,339 across 29 lots. The median Zarina Hashmi work on paper sells for $10,245 across 2 lots. The median Zarina Hashmi painting sells for $35,515 across 1 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 Zarina Hashmi print?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zarina Hashmi print is $12,339. 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 Zarina Hashmi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zarina Hashmi print is $60,546.
What is the average price of a medium Zarina Hashmi print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Zarina Hashmi print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,985, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Zarina Hashmi's auction record?
Zarina Hashmi's auction record is $60,546, set in 2025.
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