Introduction
- Date of Birth
- 03 Nov 1876
- Zodiac sign
- Scorpio
- Age
- 24
- Place of Birth
- Calcutta, West Bengal, India
- Place of Death
- Calcutta
- State Country of Birth
- West Bengal, India
1895
- Studied under the tutelage of Gangadhar Dey and Charles G. Palmer
- Formal Training, Royal College of Art, London, UK
1905
- Elected joint chair person, Bangiya Kala Samsad, Kolkata, India
1907
- Founding Member of the Indian Society of Oriental Art, Kolkata, India
1916
- Vice Principal, Calcutta School of Art, Kolkata, India (replacing Abanindranath Tagore)
1916 – 1928
1921
- Advisor, Society of Fine Arts, Kolkata, India
1935
- His paintings were a regular feature in Pradip, Bharati, Prabashi, Victorian India, Modern Review, Bharat Bharsho, Sachitra Shishir, Masik Basumati and journals of Academy of Fine Arts and Vishva Bharati
1935 – 1985
1936
- Elected joint directors, Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, India
1938
- Chairperson, Bangiya Sahitya Sammelan, Krishnanagar
Exhibitions
1902
- Shimla Art Society, Shimla, India
1904
- Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
1906
- Exhbition Darjeeling, Darjeeling, India
1907
- Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
1908
- Exhibition Calcutta Art Society, Kolkata, India
- Annual Exhibition, Indian Society of Oriental Art, Kolkata, India
1910
- Annual Exhibition, Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
2001
07 Aug 2001 to 14 Aug 2001
2003
- Manifestations, organised by Delhi Art Gallery at World Trade Center, Mumbai and Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
19 Apr 2003 to 19 May 2003
2004
- Manifestations II, organised by Delhi Art Gallery at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai and Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
2005
- Manifestations III, organised by Delhi Art Gallery, Nehru Center, Mumbai and Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India
2013
2017
- Masterpieces of Indian Modern Art. Edition II, Delhi Art Gallery (DAG), New Delhi, India
01 Mar 2017 to 30 Jun 2017
2023
- 27 Masters, Kumar Gallery, New Delhi, India
05 Feb 2023 to 05 May 2023
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1902
- Shimla Art Society, Shimla, India
1904
- Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
1906
- Exhbition Darjeeling, Darjeeling, India
1907
- Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
1908
- Exhibition Calcutta Art Society, Kolkata, India
- Annual Exhibition, Indian Society of Oriental Art, Kolkata, India
1910
- Annual Exhibition, Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
2001
07 Aug 2001 to 14 Aug 2001
2003
- Manifestations, organised by Delhi Art Gallery at World Trade Center, Mumbai and Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
19 Apr 2003 to 19 May 2003
2004
- Manifestations II, organised by Delhi Art Gallery at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai and Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
2005
- Manifestations III, organised by Delhi Art Gallery, Nehru Center, Mumbai and Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India
2013
2017
- Masterpieces of Indian Modern Art. Edition II, Delhi Art Gallery (DAG), New Delhi, India
01 Mar 2017 to 30 Jun 2017
2023
- 27 Masters, Kumar Gallery, New Delhi, India
05 Feb 2023 to 05 May 2023
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Chronicled Highlights
6 entries
3 November 1876Born
J.P. Gangooly
J.P. Gangooly was born in 3 November 1876 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India.
Gangooly, J.P. (Artist). Untitled. Oil on masonite board, 1921 | Painting | 00881749
In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1921), offered in the Historical Series III by Osian's, which concluded on 24 November 2006 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹16,20,000 ($36,104). 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.
Gangooly, J.P. (Artist). Mountain Riverscape With Bears. Oil on canvas, 1928 | Painting | 00877508
In 1999, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Mountain Riverscape With Bears (1928), offered in the Intuitive-Logic - The Next Step: Auctions of Indian Art - Classical, Folk, Tribal, Modern & Contemporary Traditions by HEART, which concluded on 28 November 1999 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹5,04,000 ($11,613). 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.
Gangooly, J.P. (Artist). Sun Rise On The Rocky Mountain. Oil on canvas, c.1928 | Painting | FineArts | 00757198
In 2011, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Sun Rise On The Rocky Mountain (1928), offered in the Creative India Series 1: Bengal by Osian's, which concluded on 15 December 2011 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹46,80,000 ($86,290). 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.
Gangooly, J.P. (Artist). The Dal Lake-Kashmirscape. Oil on canvas, 1928 | Painting | FineArts | 00373214
even though he was an academic artist, the Indian themes justified his inclusion in Bharati. The description of his landscapes as a marriage of East and West tacitly appealed to the prognosis of the English newspapers. Gangooly’s paintings betray the influence of Millet’s elegiac mood and the twilight glow of his landscapes… Gangooly won fame for his atmospheric paintings of natural scenery, the spectacular Himalayan mountain ranges and the series on the Ganges in different moods. The works show a sensitive grasp of the drama, the variety of natural light and rich colours of the Indian landscape.
Gangooly, J.P. (Artist). Untitled (Sunrise). Oil on canvas, c.1930 | Painting | FineArts | 00603368
In 2024, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (Sunrise) (1930), offered in the Masters Legacy by Asta Guru, which concluded on 28 April 2024 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹2,62,60,084 ($320,244). 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.
Gangooly, J.P. (Artist). Refugees Seeking Shelter. Oil on jute canvas, c.1952 | Painting | 00879845
In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Refugees Seeking Shelter (1952), offered in the Masterpieces & Museum Quality Series VI: With Rare Drawings and Books on Indian Contemporary Art by Osian's, which concluded on 01 March 2006 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹14,95,000 ($33,709). 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
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 lots10
Public Auction Market (1987–2026) | Select Indicators
Currency
Annual Auction Sale Turnover
This indicator tracks the Total Annual Auction Sales value of J.P. Gangooly’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 J.P. Gangooly’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 J.P. Gangooly’s public auction market presence.
Average Sale Price Per Lot
This measure calculates the Average Sale Price of all lots by J.P. Gangooly 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.
1902
- Silver Medal for artwork 'Morning Mist', Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
- Finlay Award for his work 'West Banks of the Ganges', Simla Art Society Exhibition, Shimla, India
1906
- Award, Darjeeling Exhibition, Darjeeling, India
1908
- Award, Annual Exhibition, Indian Society of Oriental Art, Kolkata, India
1910
- Seascape, Gold Medal, Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
1930
- Conferred the Cavalier to the Crown by King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy, in appreciation of his painting 'Dusk on the River Padma' which was acquired by the Queen Consort, Joint Director, Academy of Fashion & Art, Kolkata, India
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