M. F. Husain Pastels: Value & Auction Prices

1915–2011

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Of the 23 lots by M. F. Husain (pastels) recorded at auction between 2008 and 2025, 22 found a buyer (96%). Across 22 sales with a published price, the typical result was $13.9kSign up free to see to $27.5kSign up free to see (median $17.9kSign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $40.1kSign up free to see for Untitled at Saffronart in September 2024. Sales were recorded mainly at Saffronart (23).

₹3,360,000≈ $40,051≈ £30,534≈ €36,144Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumUntitledSaffronart23auction results2008–2025years recorded96%sold$17.9kSign up free to seemedian price

M. F. Husain pastels prices at a glance

Auction results
23 2008–2025
Price range
$3.8k–$40.1kSign up free to see
Median price
$17.9kSign up free to see 22 sold
Most recent sale
$28.4kSign up free to see Sep 2025, Saffronart
Record sale
$40.1kSign up free to see 2024, Saffronart

Recent sales: Untitled · Untitled · Untitled

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M. F. Husain pastels: key figures

Auction results
23
Sold rate
96%
Active at auction
2008–2025
Median price
$17.9kSign up free to see
Record price
$40.1kSign up free to see Untitled, Saffronart, Sep 2024

Top auction houses: Saffronart (23)

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  1. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Pastel on paper pasted on mount board, sold Sep 2025
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    34 x 25 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 72
    ₹2,520,000≈ $28,400≈ £21,266≈ €24,332Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹500,000–700,000View at Saffronart ↗
  2. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Ink and pastel on paper, sold Jun 2025
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    31.5 x 37.5 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 85
    ₹2,160,000≈ $24,905≈ £18,532≈ €21,698Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹800,000–1,200,000View at Saffronart ↗
  3. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Ink and pastel on paper, sold Jan 2025
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    31.5 x 37 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 12
    ₹1,560,000≈ $18,018≈ £14,494≈ €17,320Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹800,000–1,200,000View at Saffronart ↗
  4. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Ink and pastel on paper, sold Dec 2024
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    30 x 36.5 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 89
    ₹1,560,000≈ $18,361≈ £14,436≈ €17,494Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹800,000–1,200,000View at Saffronart ↗
  5. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Ink and pastel on paper, sold Dec 2024
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    32 x 38 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 14
    ₹1,440,000≈ $16,949≈ £13,326≈ €16,148Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹800,000–1,200,000View at Saffronart ↗
  6. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Ink and pastel on paper, sold Sep 2024
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    30 x 36 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 51
    ₹3,360,000≈ $40,051≈ £30,534≈ €36,144Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹800,000–1,200,000View at Saffronart ↗
  7. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Ink and pastel on paper, sold Jun 2024
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    32 x 38.5 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 54
    ₹1,320,000≈ $15,827≈ £12,516≈ €14,797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹800,000–1,200,000View at Saffronart ↗
  8. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Pastel on paper, sold Jun 2024
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    30.5 x 36.5 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 53
    ₹1,440,000≈ $17,266≈ £13,654≈ €16,142Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹800,000–1,200,000View at Saffronart ↗
  9. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Ink and pastel on paper, sold Mar 2024
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    30.5 x 36.5 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 77
    ₹2,880,000≈ $34,762≈ £27,179≈ €31,818Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹800,000–1,200,000View at Saffronart ↗
  10. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Ink and pastel on paper, sold Mar 2024
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    30.5 x 36.5 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 28
    ₹2,640,000≈ $31,891≈ £24,913≈ €29,154Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹800,000–1,200,000View at Saffronart ↗
  11. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Ink and pastel on paper, sold Dec 2023
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    31.5 x 37 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 87
    ₹2,040,000≈ $24,480≈ £19,271≈ €22,420Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹800,000–1,200,000View at Saffronart ↗
  12. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Pastel on paper, sold Dec 2023
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    51 x 72.5 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 48
    $6,600≈ £5,269≈ €6,118Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Saffronart ↗
  13. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Ink and pastel on paper, sold Dec 2023
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    30 x 36 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 15
    ₹2,400,000≈ $28,776≈ £22,973≈ €26,677Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹800,000–1,200,000View at Saffronart ↗
  14. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Pastel on postcard, sold Mar 2023
    Untitled
    Pastel · Board
    13.6 x 8.3 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 48
    ₹1,080,000≈ $13,068≈ £10,763≈ €12,302Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹1,000,000–1,500,000View at Saffronart ↗
  15. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Oil pastel on paper, sold Mar 2021
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    49.2 x 40 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 75
    $20,400≈ £14,674≈ €17,095Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Saffronart ↗
  16. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Oil pastel on paper, sold Mar 2021
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    57.5 x 44.5 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 60
    ₹1,286,400≈ $17,701≈ £12,733≈ €14,834Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹1,200,000–1,800,000View at Saffronart ↗
  17. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Pastel and ink on paper, sold Mar 2019
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    61 x 43.8 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 62
    $28,800≈ £21,965≈ €25,673Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Saffronart ↗
  18. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Pastel on card paper, sold Dec 2016
    Untitled
    Pastel · Board
    31.8 x 10.2 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 61
    ₹260,400≈ $3,810≈ £3,015≈ €3,585Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹200,000–300,000View at Saffronart ↗
  19. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Pastel and sketchpen on tracing paper, sold Dec 2016
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    14.8 x 11.5 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 57
    ₹720,000≈ $10,534≈ £8,336≈ €9,912Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹600,000–800,000View at Saffronart ↗
  20. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Graphite and pastel on paper, offered Jun 2013
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    45.7 x 29.2 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 46
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ₹400,000–500,000View at Saffronart ↗
  21. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Pastel and pencil on paper, sold Apr 2011
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    40.6 x 34.3 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 74
    ₹351,176≈ $7,916≈ £4,783≈ €5,428Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹300,000–400,000View at Saffronart ↗
  22. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Pastel on paper, sold Mar 2009
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    25.4 x 30.5 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 21
    $13,513≈ £9,841≈ €10,572Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–12,000View at Saffronart ↗
  23. Untitled by M. F. Husain, Pastel on paper, sold Dec 2008
    Untitled
    Pastel · Paper
    33 x 24.1 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 4
    $15,123≈ £10,150≈ €11,444Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $9,000–11,000View at Saffronart ↗

Questions about M. F. Husain pastels

How much is a M. F. Husain pastel worth?

M. F. Husain pastels in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $3,810 and $40,051, with a median of $17,859; half of the 22 priced sales were between $13,916 and $27,527. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive M. F. Husain pastel sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $40,051 for “Untitled”, sold at Saffronart in September 2024.

How much do M. F. Husain pastels sell for?

In the last five years the median was $21,421 across 14 sales. Over the whole record (2008–2025) the median is $17,859.

How often do M. F. Husain pastels sell at auction?

96% of the 23 pastels offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are M. F. Husain pastels sold?

Most of the 23 recorded results come from Saffronart (23). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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