Raja Ravi Varma Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1848–1906

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Raja Ravi Varma paintings have appeared at auction 13 times in ArtSell’s records between 2019 and 2025; 12 sold, a sell-through rate of 92%. The median price realised is $1.9MSign up free to see across 12 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.4MSign up free to see–$2.3MSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Yashoda Krishna, sold at Pundole's in February 2023 for $4.6MSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Pundole's (9) and Saffronart (4).

₹380,000,000≈ $4,601,800≈ £3,820,824≈ €4,334,778Sign uprecord priceYashoda KrishnaPundole's13auction results2019–2025years recorded92%sold$1.9MSign up free to seemedian price

Raja Ravi Varma paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
13 2019–2025
Price range
$303k–$4.6MSign up free to see
Median price
$1.9MSign up free to see 12 sold
Most recent sale
$1.9MSign up free to see Mar 2025, Pundole's
Record sale
$4.6MSign up free to see 2023, Pundole's

Recent sales: Riddhisiddhi Ganpati · Nizam of Hyderabad · Mohini

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Raja Ravi Varma paintings: key figures

Auction results
13
Sold rate
92%
Active at auction
2019–2025
Median price
$1.9MSign up free to see
Record price
$4.6MSign up free to see Yashoda Krishna, Pundole's, Feb 2023

Top auction houses: Pundole's (9), Saffronart (4)

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  1. Nizam of Hyderabad by Raja Ravi Varma, Oil on canvas, sold Mar 2025
    Nizam of Hyderabad
    Oil · Canvas
    49.2 x 35 cm
    Pundole's · · Lot 21
    ₹26,000,000≈ $303,160≈ £234,209≈ €281,094HammerSign up free to seeEst. ₹10,000,000–20,000,000View at Pundole's ↗
  2. Riddhisiddhi Ganpati by Raja Ravi Varma, Oil on canvas, sold Mar 2025
    Riddhisiddhi Ganpati
    Oil · Canvas
    50.8 x 35.8 cm
    Pundole's · · Lot 20
    ₹160,000,000≈ $1,865,600≈ £1,441,286≈ €1,729,810HammerSign up free to seeEst. ₹70,000,000–100,000,000View at Pundole's ↗
  3. Mohini by Raja Ravi Varma, Oil on canvas, sold Apr 2024
    Mohini
    Oil · Canvas
    Pundole's · · Lot 7
    ₹170,000,000≈ $2,040,000≈ £1,630,435≈ €1,902,985HammerSign up free to seeEst. ₹100,000,000–150,000,000View at Pundole's ↗
  4. Dattatreya by Raja Ravi Varma, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2023
    Dattatreya
    Oil · Canvas
    Pundole's · · Lot 12
    ₹180,000,000≈ $2,160,000≈ £1,719,608≈ €2,005,385HammerSign up free to seeEst. ₹20,000,000–30,000,000View at Pundole's ↗
  5. Rama, Sita and Laksmana Crossing the Sarayu by Raja Ravi Varma, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2023
    Rama, Sita and Laksmana Crossing the Sarayu
    Oil · Canvas
    Pundole's · · Lot 11
    ₹130,000,000≈ $1,560,000≈ £1,241,939≈ €1,448,333HammerSign up free to seeEst. ₹80,000,000–120,000,000View at Pundole's ↗
  6. Pandurangavittal and Rakhumaye (Krishna and Rukmini) by Raja Ravi Varma, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2023
    Pandurangavittal and Rakhumaye (Krishna and Rukmini)
    Oil · Canvas
    Pundole's · · Lot 10
    ₹140,000,000≈ $1,680,000≈ £1,337,473≈ €1,559,744HammerSign up free to seeEst. ₹30,000,000–50,000,000View at Pundole's ↗
  7. Yashoda Krishna by Raja Ravi Varma, Oil on canvas, sold Feb 2023
    Yashoda Krishna
    Oil · Canvas
    Pundole's · · Lot 21
    ₹380,000,000≈ $4,601,800≈ £3,820,824≈ €4,334,778HammerSign up free to seeEst. ₹100,000,000–150,000,000View at Pundole's ↗
  8. Lord Shiva and Family by Raja Ravi Varma, Oil on canvas, sold Feb 2023
    Lord Shiva and Family
    Oil · Canvas
    63 x 45.8 cm
    Pundole's · · Lot 22
    ₹160,000,000≈ $1,937,600≈ £1,608,768≈ €1,825,170HammerSign up free to seeEst. ₹60,000,000–80,000,000View at Pundole's ↗
  9. Killing of Kamsa (left), Figure of Youthful Krishna (right) by Raja Ravi Varma, Oil on canvas, sold Feb 2023
    Killing of Kamsa (left), Figure of Youthful Krishna (right)
    Oil · Canvas
    35.6 x 50.9 cm
    Pundole's · · Lot 23
    ₹40,000,000≈ $484,400≈ £402,192≈ €456,292HammerSign up free to seeEst. ₹20,000,000–30,000,000View at Pundole's ↗
  10. Draupadi Vastraharan by Raja Ravi Varma, Oil on canvas, sold Apr 2022
    Draupadi Vastraharan
    Oil · Canvas
    71 x 51 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 13
    ₹216,000,000≈ $2,849,040≈ £2,177,166≈ €2,608,294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹150,000,000–200,000,000View at Saffronart ↗
  11. Music Hath Charms (Kadambari) by Raja Ravi Varma, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2021
    Music Hath Charms (Kadambari)
    Oil · Canvas
    69.7 x 49.3 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 13
    ₹204,000,000≈ $2,670,360≈ £2,014,910≈ €2,371,124Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹120,000,000–150,000,000View at Saffronart ↗
  12. Portrait of Raja of Dewas, Junior by Raja Ravi Varma, Oil on canvas, offered Dec 2020
    Portrait of Raja of Dewas, Junior
    Oil · Canvas
    124.3 x 94.7 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 35
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ₹50,000,000–70,000,000View at Saffronart ↗
  13. Hanuman`s Discourse by Raja Ravi Varma, Oil on canvas, sold Mar 2019
    Hanuman`s Discourse
    Oil · Canvas
    51.4 x 42.4 cm
    Saffronart · · Lot 44
    ₹73,440,000≈ $1,059,005≈ £807,661≈ €944,023Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ₹40,000,000–60,000,000View at Saffronart ↗

Questions about Raja Ravi Varma paintings

How much is a Raja Ravi Varma painting worth?

Raja Ravi Varma paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $303,160 and $4,601,800, with a median of $1,901,600; half of the 12 priced sales were between $1,434,751 and $2,287,590. 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 Raja Ravi Varma painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $4,601,800 for “Yashoda Krishna”, sold at Pundole's in February 2023.

How much do Raja Ravi Varma paintings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $1,937,600 across 11 sales. Over the whole record (2019–2025) the median is $1,901,600.

How often do Raja Ravi Varma paintings sell at auction?

92% of the 13 paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Raja Ravi Varma paintings sold?

Most of the 13 recorded results come from Pundole's (9), Saffronart (4). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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