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Introduction

Date of Birth
28 Dec 1917
Zodiac sign
Capricorn
Date of Death
01 Jul 1995
Age
77
Place of Birth
Behrampur, Orissa, India
Place of Death
New Delhi, NCT of Delhi, India
State Country of Birth
Orissa, India
State Country of Death
NCT of Delhi, India

Chronicled Highlights 81971 – 1996

Bimal Dasgupta was born in 1917 in Behrampur, Orissa, India.

1971
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Summer Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary Indian ArtOnline · 12 May 2005

In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1971), offered in the Summer Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary Indian Art by Saffronart, which concluded on 12 May 2005 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹1,75,010 ($4,042). 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.

Dasgupta, Bimal (Artist). Untitled, 1971 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,75,010
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 1,72,000 – 2,58,000
Rate per sq in
INR 118
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
55 × 27 in (140 × 69 cm)
Lot
13 · Sa.Onl/12.05.05
1984
Public Auction HighPainting
Asta Guru · Collector's Choice: Modern Indian ArtOnline · 27 June 2025

In 2025, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Fantasy (1984), offered in the Collector's Choice: Modern Indian Art by Asta Guru, which concluded on 27 June 2025 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹74,06,691 ($86,567.82). 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.

Dasgupta, Bimal (Artist). Fantasy, 1984 | Painting
Selling price
INR74,06,691
196% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 20,00,000 – 25,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 2,982
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
54 × 46 in (137 × 117 cm)
Signature
S/d: Centre Right & Verso
Lot
30 · AG.Onl/27.06.25
Provenance
Property from a collection based in New Delhi
1986
Public Auction HighPainting
Asta Guru · Iconic MastersMumbai · 09 November 2024

In 2024, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1986), offered in the Iconic Masters by Asta Guru, which concluded on 09 November 2024 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹35,42,781 ($41,983.64). 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.

Dasgupta, Bimal (Artist). Untitled, 1986 | Painting
Selling price
INR35,42,781
406% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 5,00,000 – 7,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 1,961
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
42.5 × 42.5 in (108 × 108 cm)
Signature
S/d: Bottom Right
Lot
172 · AG.Mum/09.11.24
1989
Public Auction HighPainting
Triveda · Modern and Contemporary Indian PaintingsNew Delhi · 25 October 2006

In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1989), offered in the Modern and Contemporary Indian Paintings by Triveda, which concluded on 25 October 2006 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹18,40,000 ($40,618). 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.

Dasgupta, Bimal (Artist). Untitled, 1989 | Painting
Selling price
INR18,40,000
207% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 4,00,000 – 6,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 1,063
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
48 × 36 in (122 × 92 cm)
Lot
83 · Tr.Del/25.10.06
1990
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · Masterpieces and Museum Quality Series: Indian Contemporary ArtMumbai · 02 December 2005

In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1990), 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 ₹7,47,500 ($16,207.72). 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.

Dasgupta, Bimal (Artist). Untitled, 1990 | Painting
Selling price
INR7,47,500
20% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 5,00,000 – 6,25,000
Rate per sq in
INR 261
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
60 × 47.8 in (152 × 121 cm)
Lot
58 · Os.Mum/02.12.05
1990
Public Auction HighPainting
Asta Guru · Historic MasterpiecesMumbai · 16 December 2024

In 2024, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1990), offered in the Historic Masterpieces by Asta Guru, which concluded on 16 December 2024 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹57,48,714 ($67,770.74). 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.

Dasgupta, Bimal (Artist). Untitled, 1990 | Painting
Selling price
INR57,48,714
92% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 20,00,000 – 30,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 1,996
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
60 × 48 in (152 × 122 cm)
Signature
S/d: Bottom Right
Lot
45 · AG.Mum/16.12.24
1993
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · Indian Contemporary Art: Paintings, Drawings & SculptureMumbai · 09 February 2005

In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1993), offered in the Indian Contemporary Art: Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture by Osian's, which concluded on 09 February 2005 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹1,61,000 ($3,689). 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.

Dasgupta, Bimal (Artist). Untitled, 1993 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,61,000
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 1,60,000 – 2,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 71.83
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
47.4 × 47.2 in (121 × 120 cm)
Lot
31 · Os.Mum/09.02.05
1996
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First Auction Appearance | BOOK.AUCPainting
Sotheby's · Modern and Contemporary Indian Paintings: One Hundred YearsLondon · 08 October 1996

On 08 October 1996, Bimal Dasgupta made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Untitled was presented as Lot 146 in Modern and Contemporary Indian Paintings: One Hundred Years, conducted by Sotheby's in London, UK. This auction marked the artist's first recorded appearance in the public auction market, establishing the earliest chapter of their auction history.

Dasgupta, Bimal (Artist). Untitled, n.d. | Painting
Selling price
INR61,204
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 55,640 – 83,460
Medium
Oil on canvas
Lot
146 · So.Lon/08.10.96

Economics of Art

Public Auction Market (1987–2026) | Select Indicators

  1. Annual Auction Sale Turnover
  2. Average Sale Price Per Lot
  3. Square Inch Rate Trend
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Annual Auction Sale Turnover

This indicator tracks the Total Annual Auction Sales value of Bimal Dasgupta’s artworks, beginning in 1987 through to the present.
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 Bimal Dasgupta’s public auction market presence.

Average Sale Price Per Lot

This measure calculates the Average Sale Price of all lots by Bimal Dasgupta sold each year.
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

The Square Inch Rate normalizes prices by the size of each artwork, showing the average sale value per square inch over time.
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.

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