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Dhanraj Bhagat

Dhanraj Bhagat

Sagittariusb. 20 Dec 1917, Lahore, Undivided India | Present-day Pakistand. 01 Feb 1988

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Introduction

Dhanraj Bhagat occupies a crucial position in the development of postcolonial Indian sculpture. Rejecting academic naturalism, he developed a stylised idiom drawing on tribal iconography, sacred geometries, and architectural volumes. His use of materials such as wood, papier-mâché, and metal reflects an interest in both tactile immediacy and formal experimentation. Bhagat’s work does not conform to Western modernist minimalism but seeks a structural clarity that is spatially symbolic. His pedagogical role at Delhi Polytechnic was instrumental in expanding the vocabulary of Indian sculpture, emphasizing process, material, and cultural specificity. Rather than monumental narratives, his figures often suggest ambiguity poised between anthropomorphic and abstract. Bhagat’s practice offers insight into the formation of sculptural modernism in India, marked by vernacular engagement and institutional critique. His contributions remain relevant to discussions on how form and material culture intersect in the shaping of a non-Western modernist canon.

Date of Birth
20 Dec 1917
Zodiac sign
Sagittarius
Date of Death
01 Feb 1988
Age
70
Place of Birth
Lahore, Undivided India | Present-day Pakistan
State Country of Birth
Undivided India | Present-day Pakistan
  1. 1936

    1. Diploma in sculpture at the Mayo School of Art / Mayo College of Art (later known as National College of Arts), Lahore.

      1936 – 1940

  1. 1947

    1. Faculty and Head of the Sculpture Department at the former Delhi Polytechnic (presently the College of Art, Delhi)

      1947 – 1977

  2. 1949

    1. Member, Delhi Shilpi Chakra, New Delhi, India

      1949 – 1965

Exhibitions

  1. 1937

    1. Punjab Fine Arts Society, Lahore, Undivided India (Present-day Pakistan)
  2. 1939

    1. Punjab Fine Arts Society, Lahore, Undivided India (Present-day Pakistan)
  3. 1945

    1. Punjab Fine Arts Society, Lahore, Undivided India (Present-day Pakistan)
  4. 1947

    1. Inter- Asian Art Exhibition, New Delhi, India
  5. 1948

    1. Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
    2. All India Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, India
  6. 1949

    1. All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
  7. 1950

    1. Freemasons Hall, New Delhi, India
  8. 1951

    1. Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
  9. 1952

    1. Freemasons Hall, New Delhi, India
  10. 1954

    1. All India Sculpture Exhibition, Organised by National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, India
    2. Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
    3. Freemasons Hall, New Delhi, India
  11. 1957

    1. Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  12. 1958

    1. Delhi Shilpi Chakra, New Delhi, India
  13. 1960

    1. Studio, South Extension, New Delhi, India
  14. 1961

    1. All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
    2. Vith Biennale, Sao Paulo, Brazil
  15. 1964

    1. Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  16. 1966

    1. Commonwealth Exhibition, London, UK
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  1. 1950

    1. Freemasons Hall, New Delhi, India
  2. 1952

    1. Freemasons Hall, New Delhi, India
  3. 1954

    1. Freemasons Hall, New Delhi, India
  4. 1958

    1. Delhi Shilpi Chakra, New Delhi, India
  5. 1960

    1. Studio, South Extension, New Delhi, India
  6. 1961

    1. All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
  7. 1964

    1. Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  8. 1967

    1. Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  9. 1972

    1. Government Museum, Chandigarh, India
  10. 1978

    1. Dhanraj Bhagat—A Retrospective Art Heritage, New Delhi, India
    2. Retrospective Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  11. 1979

  12. 2017

    1. Dhanraj Bhagat: Centenary Year Celebration, National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai, India

      20 Dec 2017 to 28 Feb 2018

  13. 2018

    1. Journey from The Physical to The Spiritual : Centenary Year Exhibition & Celebration of Dhanraj Bhagat, NGMA, Mumbai, India

      04 Jul 2018 to 14 Aug 2018

Alkazi, Ebrahim (Editor). Art Heritage, 1978-1979 | Journal

Alkazi, Ebrahim (Editor). Art Heritage, 1978-1979 | Journal

  1. 1937

    1. Punjab Fine Arts Society, Lahore, Undivided India (Present-day Pakistan)
  2. 1939

    1. Punjab Fine Arts Society, Lahore, Undivided India (Present-day Pakistan)
  3. 1945

    1. Punjab Fine Arts Society, Lahore, Undivided India (Present-day Pakistan)
  4. 1947

    1. Inter- Asian Art Exhibition, New Delhi, India
  5. 1948

    1. Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
    2. All India Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, India
  6. 1949

    1. All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
  7. 1951

    1. Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
  8. 1954

    1. All India Sculpture Exhibition, Organised by National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, India
    2. Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  9. 1957

    1. Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  10. 1961

    1. Vith Biennale, Sao Paulo, Brazil
  11. 1966

    1. Commonwealth Exhibition, London, UK
  12. 1968

    1. 1st Triennale India, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  13. 1971

    1. 2nd Triennale India, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  14. 1974

    1. A Handbook of Sculptures. New Delhi: National Gallery of Modern Art.
    2. 3rd Triennale India, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  15. 1989

    1. Retrospective with P.V. Janakiram & S. Nandagopal, Sakshi Gallery, Chennai, India
  16. 1998

    1. Symbolism and Geometry in Indian Art. New Delhi: National Gallery of Modern Art.
  17. 2011

    1. Manifestations V, Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
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Chronicled Highlights 81953 – 2004

Dhanraj Bhagat was born in 1917 in Lahore, Undivided India | Present-day Pakistan.

1953
Public Auction HighSculpture
Osian's · Masterpieces and Museum Quality Series VIIIMumbai · 31 January 2007

In 2007, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Cry (1953), offered in the Masterpieces and Museum Quality Series VIII by Osian's, which concluded on 31 January 2007 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹10,80,000 ($24,451). 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.

Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Cry, 1953 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR10,80,000
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 10,00,000 – 12,50,000
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
4.7 × 6.7 × 3.3 in (12 × 17 × 9 cm)
Lot
14 · Os.Mum/31.01.07
1953
Public Auction HighSculpture
Asta Guru · Dimensions DefinedMumbai · 23 February 2024

In 2024, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Dual Personality (1953), offered in the Dimensions Defined by Asta Guru, which concluded on 23 February 2024 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹38,87,185 ($46,895.71). 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.

Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Dual Personality, 1953 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR38,87,185
30% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 25,00,000 – 30,00,000
Medium
Reinforced concrete
Dimensions
54 × 30.3 × 18.1 in (137 × 77 × 46 cm)
Lot
165 · AG.Mum/23.02.24
Provenance
Property from a collection based in New Delhi.
1955
Public Auction HighSculpture
Asta Guru · Modern Indian Art: Collector's ChoiceMumbai · 23 June 2026

In 2026, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Standing Figure (1955), 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 ₹2,66,20,000 ($281,079.21). 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.

Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Standing Figure, Circa 1955 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR2,66,20,000
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 2,00,00,000 – 3,00,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 21,136
Medium
Concrete
Dimensions
70 × 18 × 17 in (178 × 46 × 43 cm)
Lot
16 · AG.Mum/23.06.26
Provenance
Property from a collection based in New Delhi. Artwork was acquired by the present owner directly from the artist, thence by descent
1963
Public Auction HighSculpture
Osian's · The Masterpieces & Museum Quality Series: Indian Contemporary Art – Books, Paintings & SculptureNew Delhi · 15 October 2004

In 2004, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Portrait (1963), offered in the The Masterpieces & Museum Quality Series: Indian Contemporary Art – Books, Paintings & Sculpture by Osian's, which concluded on 15 October 2004 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹2,76,117 ($6,021). 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.

Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Portrait, 1963 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR2,76,117
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 3,00,000 – 4,00,000
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
24.4 × 6.7 × 4.3 in (62 × 17 × 11 cm)
Lot
52 · Os.Del/15.10.04
1966
Public Auction HighSculpture
Sotheby's · Modern & Contemporary South Asian ArtNew York · 18 March 2024

In 2024, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Shiva's Dance (1966), offered in the Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art by Sotheby's, which concluded on 18 March 2024 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹1,78,99,794.02 ($215,900). 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.

Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Shiva's Dance, 1966 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR1,78,99,794
20% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 99,48,936 – 1,49,23,404
Medium
Mild Steel
Dimensions
82.7 × 39.8 × 19.7 in (210 × 101 × 50 cm)
Lot
128 · So.NeY/18.03.24
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist Acquired from the above in 2016
Research Categories
02Modern and Contemporary Indian Fine Arts
1970
Public Auction HighPainting
Asta Guru · Modern TreasuresOnline · 02 September 2023

In 2023, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1970), offered in the Modern Treasures by Asta Guru, which concluded on 02 September 2023 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹20,69,538 ($25,035.3). 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.

Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Untitled, c.1970 | Painting
Selling price
INR20,69,538
38% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 10,00,000 – 15,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 2,457
Medium
Fibreglass
Dimensions
36 × 23.4 in (91 × 59 cm)
Lot
35 · AG.Onl/02.09.23
1977
Public Auction HighSculpture
Osian's · The Masterpieces & Museum Quality Series: Indian Contemporary Art – Books, Paintings & SculptureNew Delhi · 15 October 2004

In 2004, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Figure With Symbols (1977), offered in the The Masterpieces & Museum Quality Series: Indian Contemporary Art – Books, Paintings & Sculpture by Osian's, which concluded on 15 October 2004 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹8,62,864 ($18,815). 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.

Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Figure With Symbols, 1977 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR8,62,864
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 10,00,000 – 12,50,000
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
54.7 × 10.6 × 10.2 in (139 × 27 × 26 cm)
Lot
53 · Os.Del/15.10.04
2004
Image 1/2
First Auction Appearance | BOOK.AUCSculpture
Osian's · The Masterpieces & Museum Quality Series: Indian Contemporary Art – Books, Paintings & SculptureNew Delhi · 15 October 2004

On 15 October 2004, made their debut in the Indian public auction market when The Kiss was presented as Lot in The Masterpieces & Museum Quality Series: Indian Contemporary Art – Books, Paintings & Sculpture, conducted by Osian's in New Delhi, India. This auction marked the artist's first recorded appearance in the public auction market, establishing the earliest chapter of their auction history.

Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). The Kiss, 1950 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR4,37,185
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 4,00,000 – 5,00,000
Medium
Wood on wooden base
Dimensions
37 × 6.9 × 6.3 in (94 × 18 × 16 cm)
Lot
51 · Os.Del/15.10.04

Economics of Art

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Currency
This section showcases auction lots that achieved record-high sale prices, tracked by the date each record was set based on the artist's historical auction data.

Record-high lots9

Public Auction Market (1987–2026) | Select Indicators

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

Annual Auction Sale Turnover

This indicator tracks the Total Annual Auction Sales value of Dhanraj Bhagat’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 Dhanraj Bhagat’s public auction market presence.

Average Sale Price Per Lot

This measure calculates the Average Sale Price of all lots by Dhanraj Bhagat 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.

  1. 1937

    1. First Prize, Punjab Fine Arts Society
  2. 1945

    1. First Prize, Punjab Fine Arts Society
  3. 1947

    1. First Prize, All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
  4. 1948

    1. Gold Medal, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, India
    2. Award, Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
  5. 1949

    1. First Prize, All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
    2. Award, Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
  6. 1961

    1. National Award, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  7. 1969

    1. State Award, Sahitya Kala Parishad,New Delhi, India
  8. 1977

    1. Padma Shri, Government of India

Research Centre

Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Reunion, 1947, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Reunion, 1947 | Sculpture
P.R. Ramachandra Rao (Author), Modern Indian Painting, 1949, Authored Book
Rao, P.R. Ramachandra (Author). Modern Indian Painting, 1949 | Authored Book | 00845456
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Pitcher Woman, 1949, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Pitcher Woman, 1949 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Study For The Horse Series, 1950, Drawing
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Study For The Horse Series, 1950 | Drawing
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), The Kiss, 1950, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). The Kiss, 1950 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Untitled (Double-sided), 1950, Drawing
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Untitled (Double-sided), 1949-1950 | Drawing
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Horse, 1950, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Horse, 1950 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Lullaby, 1952, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Lullaby, c.1952 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Cry, 1953, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Cry, 1953 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Dual Personality, 1953, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Dual Personality, 1953 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Horses Series, 1953, Painting
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Horses Series, 1953 | Painting
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Dual Personality, 1953, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Dual Personality, 1953 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Veena Player, 1953, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Veena Player, 1953 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Tree of Life, 1953, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Tree of Life, 1953 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Horses Series, 1954, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Horses Series, 1953-54 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Musician, 1954, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Musician, 1954 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Shiva Dance, 1954, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Shiva Dance, 1954 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Standing Figure, 1955, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Standing Figure, Circa 1955 | Sculpture
Anonymous (Essayist), Dhanraj Bhagat, 1955, Essay
Anonymous (Essayist). Dhanraj Bhagat. In Marg. 8(3). June 1955 | Essay | 00668832
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Untitled (Horse Series), 1955, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Untitled (Horse Series), c.1950s | Sculpture
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P.R. Ramachandra Rao (Author), Modern Indian Painting, 1949, Authored Book
Rao, P.R. Ramachandra (Author). Modern Indian Painting, 1949 | Authored Book | 00845456
Anonymous (Essayist), Dhanraj Bhagat, 1955, Essay
Anonymous (Essayist). Dhanraj Bhagat. In Marg. 8(3). June 1955 | Essay | 00668832
Anonymous (Essayist), Dhanraj Bhagat, 1957, Essay
Anonymous (Essayist). Dhanraj Bhagat. In Marg. 10(2). March 1957 | Essay | 00668850
Indian Sculptors' Association (Organiser), Indian Sculptor, 1961, Group Exhibition Catalogue
Indian Sculptors' Association (Organiser). Indian Sculptor, 1961 | Group Exhibition Catalogue | 00883609
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1961, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, October 1961 | Bulletin | 00842081
Anonymous (Essayist), Dhanraj Bhagat, 1962, Essay
Anonymous (Essayist). Dhanraj Bhagat. In Marg. 16(1). December 1962 | Essay | 00668973
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1963, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, January 1963 | Bulletin | 00842086
Contemporary World Sculpture, 1968, Edited Book
Contemporary World Sculpture, 1968 | Edited Book | 00845877
Anonymous (Essayist), India, 1968, Essay
Anonymous (Essayist). India. In Marg. 21(2). March 1968 | Essay | 00668985
P.R. Ramachandra Rao (Author), Contemporary Indian Art, 1969, Authored Book
Rao, P.R. Ramachandra (Author). Contemporary Indian Art, 1969 | Authored Book | 00845457
Jaya Appasamy (Author), Introduction to Modern Indian Sculpture, 1970, Authored Book
Appasamy, Jaya (Author). Introduction to Modern Indian Sculpture, 1970 | Authored Book | 00845406
Jaya Appasamy (Editor), Lalit Kala Contemporary, 1971, Journal
Appasamy, Jaya (Editor) and S.A. Krishnan (Assistant Editor). Lalit Kala Contemporary, April-September 1971 | Journal | 00857962
S.A. Krishnan (Essayist), Image and Inspiration, 1971, Essay
Krishnan, S.A. (Essayist). Image and Inspiration. In Lalit Kala Contemporary. 12 & 13. April-September 1971 | Essay | 00795653
Dhanraj Bhagat (Essayist), A Sculptor's Reaction, 1971, Essay
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Essayist). A Sculptor's Reaction. In Lalit Kala Contemporary. 12 & 13. April-September 1971 | Essay | 00795661
Indian Art Since the Early 40s, 1974, Edited Book
Indian Art Since the Early 40s, 1974 | Edited Book | 00845915
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1978, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, July 1977 - July 1978 | Bulletin | 00842103
B.C. Sanyal (Text by), Dhanraj Bhagat, 1979, Essay
Sanyal, B.C. (Text by), Pran Nath Mago and S.S. Vasan. Dhanraj Bhagat. In Art Heritage. Season 2. 1979 | Essay | 00851655
Krishna Chaitanya (Essayist), Dhanraj Bhagat, 1979, Essay
Chaitanya, Krishna (Essayist). Dhanraj Bhagat. In Art Heritage. Season 2. 1979 | Essay | 00851654
Ebrahim Alkazi (Editor), Art Heritage, 1979, Journal
Alkazi, Ebrahim (Editor). Art Heritage, 1978-1979 | Journal | 00842120
Keshav Malik (Essayist), Three Retrospective Exhibitions, 1979, Essay
Malik, Keshav (Essayist). Three Retrospective Exhibitions. In Lalit Kala Contemporary. 27. April 1979 | Essay | 00795820
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Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Reunion, 1947, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Reunion, 1947 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Pitcher Woman, 1949, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Pitcher Woman, 1949 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Study For The Horse Series, 1950, Drawing
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Study For The Horse Series, 1950 | Drawing
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), The Kiss, 1950, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). The Kiss, 1950 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Untitled (Double-sided), 1950, Drawing
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Untitled (Double-sided), 1949-1950 | Drawing
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Horse, 1950, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Horse, 1950 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Lullaby, 1952, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Lullaby, c.1952 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Cry, 1953, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Cry, 1953 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Dual Personality, 1953, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Dual Personality, 1953 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Horses Series, 1953, Painting
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Horses Series, 1953 | Painting
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Dual Personality, 1953, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Dual Personality, 1953 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Veena Player, 1953, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Veena Player, 1953 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Tree of Life, 1953, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Tree of Life, 1953 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Horses Series, 1954, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Horses Series, 1953-54 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Musician, 1954, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Musician, 1954 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Shiva Dance, 1954, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Shiva Dance, 1954 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Standing Figure, 1955, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Standing Figure, Circa 1955 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Untitled (Horse Series), 1955, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Untitled (Horse Series), c.1950s | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), Shiva Dance, 1956, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Shiva Dance, 1956 | Sculpture
Dhanraj Bhagat (Artist), The Flute Player, 1957, Sculpture
Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). The Flute Player, 1957 | Sculpture
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P.R. Ramachandra Rao (Author), Modern Indian Painting, 1949, Authored Book
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                          Bhagat, Dhanraj (Artist). Cry. Bronze, 1953 | Sculpture | FineArts | 00896710

                          Estimates

                          ₹1,000,000 - 1,250,000

                          $22,640 - 28,300

                          Winning Bid

                          ₹1,080,000

                          $24,451

                          Lot Ratio | Hammer Price / Lower Estimate

                          1.08

                          Dhanraj Bhagat | 20 Dec 1917 – 01 Feb 1988

                          ArtistDhanraj Bhagat
                          TitleCry
                          MediumBronze
                          Date1953
                          Size4.72 x 6.69 in (12.00 x 17.00 cm)
                          Lot Number14
                          Auction HouseOsian's
                          Venue / LocationMumbai
                          Date of Auction31 January 2007
                          Type of AuctionOffline

                          Research Categories

                          2_FineArts6_EconomicsArt14_IndoWorld
                          Source
                          Masterpieces and Museum Quality Series VIII

                          Related Links6

                          Masterlist2
                          OsiansDhanraj Bhagat
                          Research Categories3
                          02Modern and Contemporary Indian Fine Arts06Economics of Art & Cultural Industry14India and her Relationship with the World
                          Object
                          Osians Masterpieces and Museum Quality Series Viii 31 January 2007 Mumbai Auction Catalogue