AstaGuru's 100th Auction sees 9 Modern Indian Artists set World Records

Thursday, May 2, 2024
AstaGuru's 100th Auction sees 9 Modern Indian Artists set World Records

For its milestone 100th auction, AstaGuru showcased an exquisite array of rare works from different periods of modern art. The auction included works from several revered artists who shaped the narrative of Modern art in India in 20th.

Siddanth Shetty, Chief Administrative Officer, AstaGuru Auction House states : "We are thrilled to have reached this pivotal juncture in AstaGuru's journey. The milestone auction is an important celebration and reflection on how over the years, AstaGuru has been at the forefront of fostering dialogue, appreciation, and acquisition of exceptional artworks. As it continues to evolve and innovate, AstaGuru reaffirms its position as a leading platform for collectors to acquire rare treasures from the oeuvre of Modern Indian Art. We hope to continue with our contribution in shaping the future trajectory of the art market within India and globally. Moreover, the landmark auction is a testament to the fact how works by Indian modernists are consistently sought after by collectors.”

The auction concluded with exceptional results and also created nine records. The records were set for Benjamin Hudson, J P Gangooly, Sailoz Mookerjea, K K Hebbar, A A Almelkar, Anjolie Ela Menon, Biren De, Manu Parekh and Gurcharan Singh.

The 100th auction also showcased works by several other artists, including Nicholas Roerich, Manjit Bawa, Akbar Padamsee, Bikash Bhattacharjee, Sakti Burman, Bhupen Khakhar, J Swaminathan, Ram Kumar, William Daniell, Paresh Maity, G R Santosh, B prabha, Ganesh Haloi, Satish Gujral, Bal Chhabda, Ganesh Pyne, K H Ara, and Rameshwar Broota amongst others.

Main Image :A A Almelkar  

Stephanie Cime

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