India’s most famous paintings are widely celebrated for their unique and distinctive approach and free flowing expression. Indian artists have created masterpieces which have been popular all across the globe. The famous artists in the Indian Art scene are M.F. Husain, S.H. Raza, F.N. Souza, V.S. Gaitonde, Tyeb Mehta, amongst many others, who have pitched their prominent positions in the art world. Among them is Amrita Sher-Gil, a prominent female Indian artist, who has set a number of records among the most expensive and India’s most famous paintings.
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V.S. Gationde has set the record for the most expensive Indian painting to be ever sold. This particular Untitled 1969 artwork by the artist fetched ₹42 crores in February 2022. The painting ranks No.1 among Artery India’s Top 500 Artworks. It broke the artist’s own previous record set in 2021, which interestingly was set amidst the pandemic. The artwork is a bluish painting, reminiscent of large expanses of sky or sea. It reflects a meditative symbolism and is also known as the Zen’s master. V.S. Gaitonde ranks No. 4 among Artery India’s Top 50 Artists with a total turnover of ₹934.1 crores against the sale of 260 artworks.
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Tyeb Mehta, Untitled 1999, Acrylic on Canvas, Saffronart |
Tyeb Mehta’s latest record-breaking sale also happens to be the second most expensive Indian painting. This Untitled 1999 sold for ₹41.9 crores in April 2022. The painting ranks No.2 among Artery India’s Top 500 Artworks. The artwork depicts a Bull on a rickshaw, with the use of bright colors brown, black, green, white against a yellow backdrop. Tyeb Mehta ranks No. 5 among Artery India’s Top 50 Artists clocking a total turnover of ₹785.5 crores against 218 artworks sold at auction.
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Amrita Sher-gil, Untitled 1938, Oil on Canvas, Saffronart |
Amrita Sher-Gil’s Untitled 1938 is one of her many achievements and is the fourth most expensive Indian painting. It fetched a whopping price of ₹37.8 crores at a live auction in July 2021. The beautiful artwork depicts a ladies' enclosure which was painted at the artist’s family estate. It showcases a group of women engaged in field work. In the center is seated a woman in a vermilion Indian attire hinting to be a bride, and an old lady plaiting her hair. In the background, women can be seen carrying pots of water on their heads. Amrita Sher-Gil ranks No. 9 among Artery India’s Top 50 Artists with a total turnover of ₹203.4 crores against 76 artworks sold at auction.
India’s most famous paintings emphasize on the natural and spiritual essence. Indian art witnessed a fresh culture and infused a new life to the global art market. To learn more about Indian artists and market trends, follow art-intelligence firm-Artery India.
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