Bireshwar Sen
Introduction
Economics of Art
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Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). The Yogini, 1968 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). May The Lokpalas Bless Thee, 1968 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Dawn of A New Day, 1972 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Devotees, 1968 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). The Realm of Siva, 1966 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). The Blue Beyond, 1970 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Untitled, 1965 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Silent Prayer, 1968 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). The Haunted Cave, 1974 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Shailath Temple, 1972 | Painting
Public Auction Market (1987–2026) | Select Indicators
Annual Auction Sale Turnover
Average Sale Price Per Lot
Square Inch Rate Trend
Annual Auction Sale Turnover
This indicator tracks the Total Annual Auction Sales value of Bireshwar Sen’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 Bireshwar Sen’s public auction market presence.
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 Bireshwar Sen’s public auction market presence.
Average Sale Price Per Lot
This measure calculates the Average Sale Price of all lots by Bireshwar Sen 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.
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.
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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Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). The Yogini, 1968 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). May The Lokpalas Bless Thee, 1968 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Dawn of A New Day, 1972 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Devotees, 1968 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). The Realm of Siva, 1966 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). The Blue Beyond, 1970 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Untitled, 1965 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Silent Prayer, 1968 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). The Haunted Cave, 1974 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Shailath Temple, 1972 | Painting
Research Centre
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Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Nagarjuna Bringing up the Nether World, 1943 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Tibetan Lama, 1943 | Painting
Rao, P.R. Ramachandra (Author). Modern Indian Painting, 1949 | Authored Book | 00845456
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Buddha on a Hill Top, 1950 | Painting
Indian Art, 1951 | Edited Book | 00845788
Contemporary Indian Painters, 1954 | Edited Book | 00845793
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Untitled, 1955 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Shiva & Parvati, mid 1950s | Painting
Kaul, Manohar (Author). Trends in Indian Painting, 1961 | Authored Book | 00845439
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Untitled, 1965 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). The Realm of Siva, 1966 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). The Bird, 1967 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Silent Prayer, 1968 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Devotees, 1968 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). The Yogini, 1968 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). May The Lokpalas Bless Thee, 1968 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). The Blue Beyond, 1970 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Blue Dusk, 1970 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Shailath Temple, 1972 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). The Temple Gate, 1972 | Painting
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Rao, P.R. Ramachandra (Author). Modern Indian Painting, 1949 | Authored Book | 00845456
Indian Art, 1951 | Edited Book | 00845788
Contemporary Indian Painters, 1954 | Edited Book | 00845793
Kaul, Manohar (Author). Trends in Indian Painting, 1961 | Authored Book | 00845439
Ghose, D.C. (Author). Bibliography of Modern Indian Art, 1980 | Authored Book | 00845431
Potabenko, Svyatoslav (Author). Vision of India, 1989 | Authored Book | 00845451
Chaitanya, Krishna (Author). A History of Indian Painting, 1994 | Authored Book | 00845417
Bhattacharya, D.C. (Editor). Handlist of Major Art Objects, 1996 | Edited Book | 00846158
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). India Historical Lila. 20 October 2001 | Auction Catalogue | 00861881
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). India: The Passionate Detachment. 24 February 2001 | Auction Catalogue | 00861871
Mago, Pran Nath (Author). Contemporary Art in India, 2001 | Authored Book | 00845443
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). Fn-Fn: Figurative Non-Figurative Narration. 27 November 2003 | Auction Catalogue | 00861902
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). The Masterpieces & Museum Quality Series. 15 October 2004 | Auction Catalogue | 00861912
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). Masterpieces & Museum Quality III. 26 March 2004 | Auction Catalogue | 00861906
National Gallery of Modern Art (Organiser). The Soul Speaks, 2004 | Group Exhibition Catalogue | 00668540
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Bireshwar Sen, 2005 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00876053
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). The ABC Series. 20 July 2006 | Auction Catalogue | 00861940
Triveda (Auction House). Modern and Contemporary Indian Paintings. 25 October 2006 | Auction Catalogue | 00861948
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). The Masterpieces & ABC Series. 27 July 2007 | Auction Catalogue | 00861966
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). Indian Modern & Contemporary Art. 19 January 2008 | Auction Catalogue | 00861979
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Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Nagarjuna Bringing up the Nether World, 1943 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Tibetan Lama, 1943 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Buddha on a Hill Top, 1950 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Untitled, 1955 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Shiva & Parvati, mid 1950s | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Untitled, 1965 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). The Realm of Siva, 1966 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). The Bird, 1967 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Silent Prayer, 1968 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Devotees, 1968 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). The Yogini, 1968 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). May The Lokpalas Bless Thee, 1968 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). The Blue Beyond, 1970 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Blue Dusk, 1970 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Shailath Temple, 1972 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). The Temple Gate, 1972 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). Dawn of A New Day, 1972 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). The Haunted Cave, 1974 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). The Haunted Cave, 1974 | Painting
Sen, Bireshwar (Artist). The Temple Of Tungeswar, n.d. | Painting
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Rao, P.R. Ramachandra (Author). Modern Indian Painting, 1949 | Authored Book
Kaul, Manohar (Author). Trends in Indian Painting, 1961 | Authored Book
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