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Raghu Rai Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

1942–2026

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Of the 7 lots by Raghu Rai (photographs) recorded at auction between 2013 and 2025, 6 found a buyer (86%). Across 6 sales with a published price, the typical result was $2.4kSign up free to see to $3.6kSign up free to see (median $2.7kSign up free to see). The auction record in our data is Wrestlers near Howrah Bridge, Kolkata, sold at Saffronart in June 2024 for $4.8kSign up free to see. Most results come from Saffronart (7).

$4,800≈ £3,796≈ €4,488Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumWrestlers near Howrah Bridge, KolkataSaffronart7auction results2013–2025years recorded86%sold$2.7kSign up free to seemedian price

Raghu Rai photographs prices at a glance

Auction results
7 2013–2025
Price range
$1.7k–$4.8kSign up free to see
Median price
$2.7kSign up free to see 6 sold
Most recent sale
$2.8kSign up free to see Feb 2025, Saffronart
Record sale
$4.8kSign up free to see 2024, Saffronart

Recent sales: Ustad Bismillah Khan · Wrestlers near Howrah Bridge, Kolkata · Dust Storm Created by a VIP‘s Helicopter - Raj…

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Raghu Rai photographs: key figures

Auction results
7
Sold rate
86%
Active at auction
2013–2025
Median price
$2.7kSign up free to see
Record price
$4.8kSign up free to see Wrestlers near Howrah Bridge, Kolkata, Saffronart, Jun 2024

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  1. Ustad Bismillah Khan by Raghu Rai, 1988, Archival pigment print on paper pasted on mount board, sold Feb 2025
    Ustad Bismillah Khan, 1988
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 2/10
    79.5 x 52.5 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 24
    ₹240,000≈ $2,753≈ £2,172≈ €2,627Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹200,000–300,000View at Saffronart ↗
  2. Wrestlers near Howrah Bridge, Kolkata by Raghu Rai, 2004, Silver gelatin print on paper, sold Jun 2024
    Wrestlers near Howrah Bridge, Kolkata, 2004
    Photograph · Paper
    49.5 x 132 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 120
    $4,800≈ £3,796≈ €4,488Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Saffronart ↗
  3. Mother Teresa in Prayer by Raghu Rai, 1985, Silver gelatin print on paper, sold Dec 2023
    Mother Teresa in Prayer, 1985
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 4/10
    35 x 52.5 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 129
    $3,840≈ £3,023≈ €3,517Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Saffronart ↗
  4. Wrestlers near Howrah Bridge, Kolkata by Raghu Rai, 2004, Silver gelatin print on paper, offered Dec 2023
    Wrestlers near Howrah Bridge, Kolkata, 2004
    Photograph · Paper
    49.5 x 132 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 128
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Saffronart ↗
  5. Dust Storm Created by a VIP‘s Helicopter - Rajasthan by Raghu Rai, 1975, Silver gelatin print on paper, sold Dec 2023
    Dust Storm Created by a VIP‘s Helicopter - Rajasthan, 1975
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 3/10
    33.5 x 50 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 127
    $2,640≈ £2,078≈ €2,418Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Saffronart ↗
  6. As the Sun Rises, Rajasthan by Raghu Rai, Photograph on paper, sold Nov 2013
    As the Sun Rises, Rajasthan
    Photograph · Paper
    45.7 x 67.3 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 61
    ₹146,400≈ $2,307≈ £1,445≈ €1,720Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹90,000–120,000View at Saffronart ↗
  7. Lakshadweep II by Raghu Rai, Photograph on paper, sold Nov 2013
    Lakshadweep II
    Photograph · Paper
    45.7 x 68.6 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 8
    ₹105,600≈ $1,664≈ £1,042≈ €1,241Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹90,000–120,000View at Saffronart ↗

Questions about Raghu Rai photographs

How much is a Raghu Rai photograph worth?

Raghu Rai photographs in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $1,664 and $4,800, with a median of $2,696; half of the 6 priced sales were between $2,390 and $3,568. 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 Raghu Rai photograph sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $4,800 for “Wrestlers near Howrah Bridge, Kolkata”, sold at Saffronart in June 2024.

How much do Raghu Rai photographs sell for?

In the last five years the median was $3,296 across 4 sales. Over the whole record (2013–2025) the median is $2,696.

How often do Raghu Rai photographs sell at auction?

86% of the 7 photographs offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Raghu Rai photographs sold?

Most of the 7 recorded results come from Saffronart (7). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Raghu Rai photograph?

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