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AstaGuru’s Upcoming ‘Dimensions Defined’ Auction Offers A Treasure Trove of Unique Works by Indian Modernists

AstaGuru’s upcoming ‘Dimensions Defined’ Auction will feature a meticulously curated catalogue of Modern Indian Art, presenting significant works by iconic Indian modernists. Each piece in the auction reflects the diverse and ever-changing artistic landscape in India over the past decades. The curation offers an eclectic selection of works by eminent artists, including Jamini Roy, Amrita […]

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AstaGuru’s Contemporary Indian Art Auction Realizes an Outstanding Result with Strong Interest from Collectors

AstaGuru concluded its ‘Present Future’ Contemporary Art Auction last evening achieving an impressive total sales value of INR 12,13,03,661 (US$ 1,684,711). The auction featured an extensive showcase of works by some of the most distinguished contemporary Indian artists such as Bharti Kher, Atul Dodiya, Anju Dodiya, Jitish Kallat, Sudhir Patwardhan, Sudarshan Shetty, L N Tallur, […]

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Saffronart to Inaugurate new gallery at The Oberoi, New Delhi on 9 February 2018

Saffronart’s new gallery at Aravalli, The Oberoi, New Delhi with a preview on 9 February, 2018 at 7:30pm of its upcoming Evening Sale live auction. India’s leading auction house, Saffronart, is returning to The Oberoi, New Delhi, one of the most iconic luxury five-star hotels in the capital. Saffronart, which moved to The Claridges following […]

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From Classical to Contemporary: Saffronart’s online auction sees excellent results across categories

Saffronart’s online auction, From Classical to Contemporary, concluded last evening with 98 lots out of 121 lots being sold for INR 16 crore (USD 2.5 million). Offering a panoramic view of Indian art, the auction saw a strong demand for antiquities and modernists. Works by S H Raza, Akbar Padamsee, Arpita Singh, F N Souza, […]

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Saffronart’s Fundraiser Auction raised INR 2.75 Crores for Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018 and saw 98% of artworks sell

Last night, collectors, artists and gallerists came together in a display of solidarity in support of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) Fundraiser Auction held by Saffronart. The art, generously donated by leading Modern and Contemporary artists, raised a total value of INR 2.75 crores with 98% of works being sold. The total proceeds will go towards […]

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Saffronart’s Kochi Biennale Foundation Fundraiser Auction, 31 October, 2017

Saffronart and the Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF) will hold a fundraiser auction on 31 October 2017 in support of India’s largest and most reputed arts festival. The KBF Fundraiser auction features artworks by over 40 leading modern and contemporary artists. Most artworks on offer have no reserve prices, and there will be no Buyer’s Premium […]

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Saffronart’s​ ​Rare​ ​Gaitonde​ ​Canvas​ ​Among​ ​Top​ ​5​ ​Most​ ​Expensive Paintings​ ​by​ ​the​ ​Artist

Modernists emerged strong at Saffronart’s ​Evening Sale​ which concluded last night at The Leela in New Delhi. 86% lots sold for a total of INR 66 crores (USD 10.4 million), with paintings by V S Gaitonde, Nicholas Roerich, Tyeb Mehta and Bhupen Khakhar leading the sale. V S Gaitonde’s expansive blue canvas, ​Untitled, ​1963 ​(below […]

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Christie’s announces Middle Eastern Modern and Contemporary Art in London

Christie’s announces the launch of a new marquee event in London, entitled “Middle Eastern Art”, which brings together exhibitions and auctions from the Islamic and Indian Worlds, Rug & Carpets (now being integrated into the Islamic sale) as well as for the first time Middle Eastern Modern & Contemporary Art in London. The exhibition at […]

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Beyond Boundaries: Magnificent Jewels from a European Collection

As announced at the end of July, Christie’s has been entrusted with the sale of masterworks from an important European private collection, Beyond Boundaries: Avant-Garde Masterworks from a European Collection which will be offered throughout the second half of 2017 in New York, Geneva and Paris. This ground-breaking collection was assembled by a couple with […]

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Rare Works by Modern Masters Headline Saffronart’s Evening Sale on 21 September

Saffronart’s Evening Sale in New Delhi on 21 September 2017 features exceptional works by modern masters and leading contemporary artists. This year, the sale is headlined by modernists V S Gaitonde, Tyeb Mehta, Nicholas Roerich, F N Souza, S H Raza and Bhupen Khakhar. Saffronart is offering a painting by Roerich for the first time, […]