Introduction
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
- Place of Birth
- Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India
- Spouse(s)
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- State Country of Birth
- Punjab, India
1962
- Diploma in Fine Arts, Delhi College of Art, New Delhi, India
1962 – 1967
1971
- British Council Scholarship, Studied Print Making at Slade School of Art, London, UK
1971 – 1972
1968
- Founder Member 'Group 8'
1970
- Printmaking Workshop, USIS under Paul Lingren at Bhavalpur House, New Delhi, India
1989
- Printmaking Workshop of Asian countries in Fukuoka Art Museum, Japan
1990
- Fellowship for Travelling and studying Printmaking, by the Center for International Contemporary Arts (CICA), New York, USA
1997
- Joins Slade School of Fine Art, University College London (UCL) as Research Assistant on Charles Wallace India Trust Grant
Exhibitions
1967
- Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
1969
15 Jan 1969 to 21 Jan 1969
1971
- All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
- Group Show in London, Italy, Frankfurt
1973
- International Print Biennale, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia
1974
- International Biennale, Florence, Italy
1975
- 3rd Triennale India, International Art Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
- Women's International Exhibition, New York, USA
- International Print Biennale, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia
1976
- International Art Exhibition, Rijeka, Yugoslavia
- Western Pacific Print Biennale, Australia
1977
- International Print Biennale, Ljublijana, Yugoslavia
1978
- Fourth Triennale India, International Art Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
- Pictorial Space, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1979
- Fourth International Biennale at Valparaiso, Chile
- International Print Biennale, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia
1980
- Third World Art Exhibition, London, UK
1981
- International Print Biennale, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia
- Fifth Internatioanl Biennale at Valparaiso, Chile
- Asian Art Exhibition, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Sud, Anupam (Artist). Anupam Sud, 1969 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882814
1967
- Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
1969
15 Jan 1969 to 21 Jan 1969
1971
- All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
1988
- Vithi Gallery, Vadodara, India
1989
- Art Heritage, New Delhi, India
- Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
15 Jan 1989
1990
1991
- World Bank Art Society, Washington, USA
1992
10 Dec 1992 to 20 Dec 1992
1993
- Art Heritage, New Delhi, India
1994
13 Apr 1994 to 30 Apr 1994
12 Jan 1994 to 28 Jan 1994
1996
22 Mar 1996 to 28 Mar 1996
1997
18 Jan 1997 to 06 Feb 1997
1999
2000
09 Sep 2000 to 06 Oct 2000
22 Nov 2000 to 30 Nov 2000
2001
- Bose Pacia Modern, New York, USA
Sud, Anupam (Artist). Anupam Sud, 1969 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882814
1971
- Group Show in London, Italy, Frankfurt
1973
- International Print Biennale, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia
1974
- International Biennale, Florence, Italy
1975
- 3rd Triennale India, International Art Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
- Women's International Exhibition, New York, USA
- International Print Biennale, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia
1976
- International Art Exhibition, Rijeka, Yugoslavia
- Western Pacific Print Biennale, Australia
1977
- International Print Biennale, Ljublijana, Yugoslavia
1978
- Fourth Triennale India, International Art Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
- Pictorial Space, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1979
- Fourth International Biennale at Valparaiso, Chile
- International Print Biennale, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia
1980
- Third World Art Exhibition, London, UK
1981
- International Print Biennale, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia
- Fifth Internatioanl Biennale at Valparaiso, Chile
- Asian Art Exhibition, Dhaka, Bangladesh
1982
- International Triennale, Switzerland
- Sixth International Norwegian Print Biennale, Norway
- Festival of India, London, UK
Chronicled Highlights 12
Anupam Sud — Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India.
In 1997, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Tribute (1989), offered in the The Intuitive-Logic II: Modern & Contemporary Indian Paintings, Drawings, Graphics, Sculpture & Tapestry by HEART, which concluded on 15 November 1997 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹48,000 ($1,306). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
In 2008, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Tribute (1989), offered in the Indian Art by Sotheby's, which concluded on 02 May 2008 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹8,03,500 ($19,766). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Whispering Winds (1992), offered in the Masterpieces and Museum Quality Series: Indian Contemporary Art by Osian's, which concluded on 02 December 2005 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹4,02,500 ($8,727.23). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
In 2023, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Rear Window (1992), offered in the Winter Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 14 December 2023 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹9,96,000 ($12,000). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Odd One (1994), offered in the 20th Century Asian Art by Sotheby's, which concluded on 14 July 2005 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹2,57,611 ($5,918). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
On 03 April 1996, Anupam Sud made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Untitled was presented as Lot 92 in Contemporary Indian Paintings: From The Chester and Davida Herwitz Charitable Trust Part II, conducted by Sotheby's in New York, USA. This auction marked the artist's first recorded appearance in the public auction market, establishing the earliest chapter of their auction history.
In 2001, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Some Times (2001), offered in the Indian Contemporary Art: Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 12 December 2001 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹61,750 ($1,292). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
In 2003, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (2002), offered in the Fn-Fn: Figurative Non-Figurative Narration: Auctions of Indian Modern & Contemporary Paintings & Books by Osian's, which concluded on 27 November 2003 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹1,65,000 ($3,596). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
I reject all decorations that is why I reject clothing on my figures – the decorative element is totally absent in my work – it is the stark truth. I focus on the nude for the sheer beauty of the body for me it is much more vulgar to highlight or expose certain areas of the body – because there should be no distractions. My work is not about sexuality – I like the human body when light falls upon it and modulates the form, the tonalities. It stimulates and inspires me.
In 2007, Anupam Sud Retrospective marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of Anupam Sud, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production
In 2024, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (2010), offered in the Historic Masterpieces by Asta Guru, which concluded on 16 December 2024 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹22,89,620 ($26,991.99). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
In 2026, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of A Veil Of Vice And Virture (2025), offered in the Modern Indian Art: Collector's Choice by Asta Guru, which concluded on 23 June 2026 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹60,80,560 ($64,204.32). This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the artwork and its reception within the broader art world.
Economics of Art
Record-high lots9
Public Auction Market (1987–2026) | Select Indicators
Annual Auction Sale Turnover
It aggregates all sales across global auction houses into yearly totals.
Analysis reflected in the chart:
The turnover graph highlights periods of strong growth, moments of market correction, and resilience during downturns. Peaks often align with landmark works coming to public auction, while troughs may indicate reduced supply or weaker demand. Over time, the curve illustrates the overall trajectory of Anupam Sud’s public auction market presence.
Average Sale Price Per Lot
It smooths out fluctuations caused by the quantity of works offered and focuses on the Average Sale Price level per artwork.
Analysis reflected in the chart:
Rising average sale prices indicate growing collector confidence and a stronger willingness to pay higher amounts per work. Assuming the mix of mediums remains relatively stable over time, the proportion of works on paper typically priced lower than works on canvas adds important context to understanding these market movements.
Square Inch Rate Trend
This allows fair comparisons between smaller works and larger canvases.
Analysis reflected in the chart:
The Square Inch Rate shown in the graph combines various medium types such as canvas, paper, board, and others. Historically, works on canvas and board have broadly commanded higher prices compared to works on paper.
1973
- Award, National Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India
1975
- President's Gold Medal, at Women's International Art Exhibition, New Delhi, India
1976
- Award, Sahitya Kala Parishad, New Delhi, India
1980
- Award, Sahitya Kala Parishad, New Delhi, India
1984
- Award, Sahitya Kala Parishad, New Delhi, India
1986
- Honorable Mention Certificate at Second International Biennale, Havana, Cuba
1992
- Award, Sahitya Kala Parishad, New Delhi, India
1993
- Award, Sahitya Kala Parishad, New Delhi, India
1994
- Certificate at Egyptian International Print Biennale
1995
- Bhopal Parishad Honour from Sahitya Kala Parishad, New Delhi, India
- President of India's Silver Plaque of 65th and 66th All India Annual Art Exhibition, All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
- Special Award, International Print Biennale, Bharat Bhawan, Bhopal, India
2001
- Kala Ratna Award, All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
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