Somnath Hore
Indian · 1921–2006 · Painter, Printmaker
Somnath Hore (1921–2006) was an Indian sculptor and printmaker. His sketches, sculptures and prints were a reaction to major historical crises and events of 20th century… (Wikipedia)
Somnath Hore prices at a glance
- Auction results
- 48 2011–2026
- Price range
- $864–$543kSign up free to see
- Median price
- $9.4kSign up free to see 35 sold
- Most recent sale
- $521kSign up free to see Sep 2026, Pundole's
- Record sale
- $543kSign up free to see 2026, Pundole's
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Record prices
BrothersPundole's · ₹50,000,000≈ $542,500≈ £405,183≈ €469,819Sign up to see
Brother and SisterPundole's · ₹45,000,000≈ $524,700≈ £405,362≈ €486,509Sign up to see
Water BuffaloPundole's · ₹50,000,000≈ $521,000≈ £394,100≈ €458,344Sign up to see
Somnath Hore’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
Of the 48 lots by Somnath Hore recorded at auction between 2011 and 2026, 35 found a buyer (73%). The median price realised is $9.4kSign up free to see across 35 priced sales; the middle half sold for $2.6kSign up free to see–$46.9kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Brothers, sold at Pundole's in March 2026 for $543kSign up free to see. Looking at media, works on paper have a median of $3.1kSign up free to see (17 sales), prints have a median of $5.1kSign up free to see (10 sales) and sculpture have a median of $300kSign up free to see (8 sales). The houses with the most results are Saffronart (37) and Pundole's (11).
Somnath Hore at auction: key figures
- Auction results
- 48
- Sold rate
- 73%
- Active at auction
- 2011–2026
- Median price
- $9.4kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $543kSign up free to see Brothers, Pundole's, Mar 2026
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 17 | $2.6k–$19.3kSign up free to see | $3.1kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 10 | $1.6k–$26.8kSign up free to see | $5.1kSign up free to see |
| Sculpture | 8 | $67.8k–$522kSign up free to see | $300kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Saffronart (37), Pundole's (11)
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- ₹2,000,000≈ $20,840≈ £15,764≈ €18,334Sign up free to see
- ₹50,000,000≈ $521,000≈ £394,100≈ €458,344Sign up free to see
- ₹260,000≈ $2,727≈ £2,032≈ €2,386Sign up free to see
- ₹320,000≈ $3,341≈ £2,473≈ €2,855Sign up free to see
- ₹50,000,000≈ $542,500≈ £405,183≈ €469,819Sign up free to see
- ₹3,500,000≈ $37,975≈ £28,363≈ €32,887Sign up free to see
- ₹35,000,000≈ $394,800≈ £294,210≈ €336,315Sign up free to see
- ₹45,000,000≈ $524,700≈ £405,362≈ €486,509Sign up free to see
- ₹90,000≈ $1,032≈ £815≈ €985Sign up free to see
- ₹7,000,000≈ $84,070≈ £66,155≈ €77,735Sign up free to see
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Somnath Hore: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Somnath Hore at auction?
$542,500Sign up free to see, for Brothers at Pundole's (March 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Somnath Hore?
The median sale price is $9.4kSign up free to see across 35 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Somnath Hore have sold at auction?
35 of 48 recorded lots sold between 2011 and 2026.
Which auction houses sell Somnath Hore?
Saffronart and Pundole's account for the most recorded results. Saffronart · Pundole's
About Somnath Hore
Somnath Hore (1921–2006) was an Indian sculptor and printmaker. His sketches, sculptures and prints were a reaction to major historical crises and events of 20th century Bengal, such as the Bengal Famine of 1943 and the Tebhaga movement. He was a recipient of the Indian civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan.
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