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H.A. Gade — featured artwork

Introduction

Zodiac sign
Leo
Age
84
Place of Birth
Talegaon Dashasar, Maharashtra, India
State Country of Birth
Maharashtra, India

Exhibitions

  1. 1948

    1. Annual Exhibition, Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
    2. Inaugural Exhibition, Progressive Artists Group, Mumbai, India
    3. Twelve Individual shows in Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad and Nagpur, India
  2. 1949

    1. Progressive Artists' Group, Vadodara, India
    2. Salon de Mai, Paris, France
    3. Progressive Artists' Group: Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures, Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
    4. Progressive Artists' Group, Ahmedabad, India
    5. Stanford University Exhibition, USA
  3. 1951

    1. Group show at, Basel, Switzerland
  4. 1954

    1. Venice Biennale, Italy
  5. 1955

    1. Indian Art Exhibition to Eastern Europe, Organised by The All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society, New Delhi, India
  6. 1956

    1. Group show at, Basel, Switzerland
    2. Annual Exhibition, Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
  7. 1957

    1. Dhoomimal Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
    2. Exhibited at Venice, Italy
  8. 1958

    1. Maharashtra State Art Exhibition, Mumbai, India
    2. Twenty Artists, New Delhi, India
  9. 1962

    1. Saigon Biennale, Vietnam
  10. 1980

    1. Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India

      15 Jan 1980 to 21 Jan 1980

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Alkazi, Ebrahim (Editor). Art Heritage, 1979-1980 | Journal

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Chronicled Highlights 121949 – 2022

H.A. Gade — Talegaon Dashasar, Maharashtra, India.

1949
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · Masterpieces & Museum Quality Indian Modern & Contemporary PaintingsMumbai · 05 December 2002

In 2002, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Village Scene (1949), offered in the Masterpieces & Museum Quality Indian Modern & Contemporary Paintings by Osian's, which concluded on 05 December 2002 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹1,76,000 ($3,648). 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.

Gade, H.A. (Artist). Village Scene, late 1940s | Painting
Selling price
INR1,76,000
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 2,00,000 – 3,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 730
Medium
Watercolour on paper
Dimensions
13.5 × 17.9 in (34 × 46 cm)
Lot
136 · Os.Mum/05.12.02
1950
Public Auction HighPainting
Christie's · Indian Contemporary ArtLondon · 04 June 1997

In 1997, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Forest (1950), offered in the Indian Contemporary Art by Christie's, which concluded on 04 June 1997 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹53,852 ($1,505). 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.

Gade, H.A. (Artist). Forest, 1950 | Painting
Selling price
INR53,852
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 58,535 – 87,803
Rate per sq in
INR 221
Medium
Gouache on card
Dimensions
14.8 × 16.5 in (38 × 42 cm)
Lot
36 · Ch.Lon/04.06.97
1950
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · Masterpieces & Museum Quality III: Indian Contemporary Paintings with Rare Books and Vintage Film MemorabiliaMumbai · 26 March 2004

In 2004, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Kashmir (1950), offered in the Masterpieces & Museum Quality III: Indian Contemporary Paintings with Rare Books and Vintage Film Memorabilia by Osian's, which concluded on 26 March 2004 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹5,46,250 ($12,212). 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.

Gade, H.A. (Artist). Kashmir, 1950 | Painting
Selling price
INR5,46,250
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 5,00,000 – 6,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 918
Medium
Gouache on paper
Dimensions
24 × 24.8 in (61 × 63 cm)
Lot
60 · Os.Mum/26.03.04
1950
Public Auction HighPainting
Asta Guru · Collectors Choice: Modern Indian ArtOnline · 26 June 2021

In 2021, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1950), offered in the Collectors Choice: Modern Indian Art by Asta Guru, which concluded on 26 June 2021 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹50,08,281 ($67,494.96). 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.

Gade, H.A. (Artist). Untitled, c.1950 | Painting
Selling price
INR50,08,281
1152% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 3,00,000 – 4,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 6,517
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
29 × 26.5 in (74 × 67 cm)
Lot
32 · AG.Onl/26.06.21
1954
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · India: The Passionate Detachment: Curated Auctions of Indian Modern and Contemporary Art and BooksMumbai · 24 February 2001

In 2001, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Town (In Green) (1954), offered in the India: The Passionate Detachment: Curated Auctions of Indian Modern and Contemporary Art and Books by Osian's, which concluded on 24 February 2001 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹1,70,000 ($3,650). 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.

Gade, H.A. (Artist). Town (In Green), 1954 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,70,000
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 2,25,000 – 2,75,000
Rate per sq in
INR 238
Medium
Oil on cardboard
Dimensions
29.8 × 24 in (76 × 61 cm)
Lot
139 · Os.Mum/24.02.01
1959
Public Auction HighPainting
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 Cityscape (1959), 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 ₹10,92,961 ($23,833). 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.

Gade, H.A. (Artist). Cityscape, 1959 | Painting
Selling price
INR10,92,961
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 10,00,000 – 12,50,000
Rate per sq in
INR 796
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
41.1 × 33.4 in (105 × 85 cm)
Lot
98 · Os.Del/15.10.04
1961
Public Auction HighPainting
Asta Guru · Modern Indian ArtOnline · 21 August 2015

In 2015, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1961), offered in the Modern Indian Art by Asta Guru, which concluded on 21 August 2015 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹28,87,353 ($43,860.88). 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.

Gade, H.A. (Artist). Untitled, 1961 | Painting
Selling price
INR28,87,353
92% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 10,00,000 – 15,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 4,050
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
23 × 31 in (58 × 79 cm)
Lot
47 · AG.Onl/21.08.15
1964
Public Auction HighPainting
Christie's · South Asian Modern and Contemporary ArtNew York · 21 March 2018

In 2018, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Houses (1964), offered in the South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art by Christie's, which concluded on 21 March 2018 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹34,23,850.5 ($52,500). 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.

Gade, H.A. (Artist). Houses, 1964 | Painting
Selling price
INR34,23,851
5% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 19,56,486 – 32,60,810
Rate per sq in
INR 2,082
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
40.6 × 40.6 in (103 × 103 cm)
Signature
S/d 'GADE 64' l.r.; Further signed, titled, dated and inscribed 'H.A. GADE / HOUSES 1964 oils / 103 x 103 cm / Price Rs 50000' (on the reverse)
Lot
225 · Ch.NeY/21.03.18
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist, Mumbai, 2000
1969
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · 101 Rare Artworks from the History of Indian Modern & Contemporary ArtMumbai · 23 June 2010

In 2010, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1969), offered in the 101 Rare Artworks from the History of Indian Modern & Contemporary Art by Osian's, which concluded on 23 June 2010 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹25,20,000 ($54,416). 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.

Gade, H.A. (Artist). Untitled, late 1950s - early 1960s | Painting
Selling price
INR25,20,000
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 18,00,000 – 27,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 4,768
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
24 × 22 in (61 × 56 cm)
Lot
39 · Os.Mum/23.06.10
1992
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First Auction Appearance | BOOK.AUCPainting
Sotheby's · Indian European and Oriental Paintings and Works of ArtNew Delhi · 09 October 1992

On 09 October 1992, H.A. Gade made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Possessed was presented as Lot 162 in Indian European and Oriental Paintings and Works of Art, conducted by Sotheby'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.

Gade, H.A. (Artist). Possessed, 1966 | Painting
Medium
Oil on canvas
Lot
162 · So.Del/09.10.92
2022
Featured on Auction Catalogue Cover | Sa.Onl/19.05.22Auction Catalogue
Saffronart · The Art of India Online AuctionMumbai · 19 May 2022

In 2022, an artwork by H.A. Gade was featured on the cover of Saffronart: The Art of India Online Auction (May 2022, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

Saffronart (Auction House). The Art of India Online Auction. 19 May 2022 | Auction Catalogue
Lots offered
63
Lots sold
48 · 76%
Lot
Sa.Onl/19.05.22
2022
Featured on Auction Catalogue Cover | Sa.Onl/21.07.22Auction Catalogue
Saffronart · The Art of India AuctionMumbai · 21 July 2022

In 2022, an artwork by H.A. Gade was featured on the cover of Saffronart: The Art of India Auction (July 2022, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

Saffronart (Auction House). The Art of India Auction. 21 July 2022 | Auction Catalogue
Lots offered
37
Lots sold
24 · 65%
Lot
Sa.Onl/21.07.22

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