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Introduction

Date of Birth
02 Dec 1941
Zodiac sign
Sagittarius
Place of Birth
Mayurbhanj, Orissa, India
State Country of Birth
Orissa, India

Chronicled Highlights 131976 – 2009

Jatin Das was born in 1941 in Mayurbhanj, Orissa, India.
1976
Public Auction HighPainting
Sotheby's · Modern and Contemporary Indian Paintings: One Hundred YearsLondon · 08 October 1996
In 1996, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Ready Head (1976), offered in the Modern and Contemporary Indian Paintings: One Hundred Years by Sotheby's, which concluded on 08 October 1996 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹33,384 ($937.62). 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.
Das, Jatin (Artist). Ready Head, 1976 | Painting
Selling price
INR33,384
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 33,384 – 55,640
Rate per sq in
INR 920
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
7.1 × 5.1 in (18 × 13 cm)
Lot
117 · So.Lon/08.10.96
Provenance
The Property of a Lady
1982
Public Auction HighPainting
Bowrings · European and Modern and Contemporary Indian PaintingsNew Delhi · 20 November 2002
In 2002, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Seated Woman In Red - Charge (1982), offered in the European and Modern and Contemporary Indian Paintings by Bowrings, which concluded on 20 November 2002 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹1,30,000 ($2,697). 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.
Das, Jatin (Artist). Seated Woman In Red - Charge, 1982 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,30,000
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 1,50,000 – 2,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 56.35
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
48 × 48 in (122 × 122 cm)
Lot
222 · Bow.Del/20.11.02
1990
Retrospective ExhibitionSolo Exhibition Catalogue
Jatin Das · Jatin DasRabindra Bhavan Gallery
In 1990, Jatin Das Retrospective 1968 - 1990 marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of Jatin Das, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production
Das, Jatin (Artist). Jatin Das, 1990 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882161
1991
Public Auction HighPainting
Christie's · Twentieth Century Indian ArtLondon · 02 June 1998
In 1998, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Breathing Blue (1991), offered in the Twentieth Century Indian Art by Christie's, which concluded on 02 June 1998 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹1,17,930 ($2,827). 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.
Das, Jatin (Artist). The Breathing Blue, 1991 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,17,930
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 1,36,730 – 2,05,095
Rate per sq in
INR 40.92
Medium
Tempera on paper-backed canvas
Dimensions
60 × 48 in (152 × 122 cm)
Lot
128 · Ch.Lon/02.06.98
1991
Public Auction HighPainting
Christie's · Modern and Contemporary Indian ArtNew York · 30 March 2006
In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Breathing Blue (Nude) (1991), offered in the Modern and Contemporary Indian Art by Christie's, which concluded on 30 March 2006 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹5,88,852 ($13,200). 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.
Das, Jatin (Artist). The Breathing Blue (Nude), 1991 | Painting
Selling price
INR5,88,852
120% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 1,78,440 – 2,67,660
Rate per sq in
INR 206
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
60 × 47.6 in (152 × 121 cm)
Lot
119 · Ch.NeY/30.03.06
1992
Image 1/2
First Auction Appearance | BOOK.AUCPainting
Sotheby's · Indian European and Oriental Paintings and Works of ArtNew Delhi · 09 October 1992
On 09 October 1992, Jatin Das made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Descent was presented as Lot 168 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.
Das, Jatin (Artist). Descent, 1968 | Painting
Medium
Oil on canvas
Lot
168 · So.Del/09.10.92
1993
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 Couple (1993), 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 ₹4,60,000 ($10,284). 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.
Das, Jatin (Artist). Couple, 1993 | Painting
Selling price
INR4,60,000
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 5,00,000 – 6,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 165
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
59.1 × 47.2 in (150 × 120 cm)
Lot
43 · Os.Mum/26.03.04
1993
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · Indian Modern & Contemporary Art: 100 Years of WonderMumbai · 19 January 2008
In 2008, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of In Their Own Rhythm (1993), offered in the Indian Modern & Contemporary Art: 100 Years of Wonder by Osian's, which concluded on 19 January 2008 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹14,40,000 ($36,567). 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.
Das, Jatin (Artist). In Their Own Rhythm, 1993 | Painting
Selling price
INR14,40,000
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 12,00,000 – 15,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 402
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
59.8 × 59.8 in (152 × 152 cm)
Lot
120 · Os.Mum/19.01.08
1995
Public Auction HighDrawing
HEART · The Intuitive-Logic II: Modern & Contemporary Indian Paintings, Drawings, Graphics, Sculpture & TapestryMumbai · 15 November 1997
In 1997, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Christ in Cross (1995), offered in the The Intuitive-Logic II: Modern & Contemporary Indian Paintings, Drawings, Graphics, Sculpture & Tapestry by HEART, which concluded on 15 November 1997 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹65,000 ($1,769). 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.
Das, Jatin (Artist). Christ in Cross, 1995 | Drawing
Selling price
INR65,000
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 75,000 – 1,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 74.16
Medium
Charcoal and conte on paper
Dimensions
36.5 × 24 in (93 × 61 cm)
Signature
S/d in English l.c.
Lot
93 · He.Mum/15.11.97
1995
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 Jade Couple (1995), 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 ₹5,50,232 ($11,998). 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.
Das, Jatin (Artist). Jade Couple, 1995 | Painting
Selling price
INR5,50,232
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 6,00,000 – 7,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 159
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
71.9 × 48 in (183 × 122 cm)
Lot
33 · Os.Del/15.10.04
2002
Retrospective ExhibitionSolo Exhibition Catalogue
Jatin Das · Works on PaperNational Gallery of Modern Art | Cymroza Art Gallery · 28 June 2002
In 2002, Works on Paper A Retrospective Exhibition Spanning 40 Years by Jatin Das marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of Jatin Das, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production
Das, Jatin (Artist). Works on Paper, 2002 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882170
2002
Retrospective ExhibitionSolo Exhibition Catalogue
Jatin Das · Drawings & EngravingsAll India Fine Arts and Crafts Society | National Gallery of Modern Art · 11 July 2002
In 2002, Drawings & Engravings A Retrospective Exhibition Spanning 40 Years by Jatin Das marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of Jatin Das, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production
Das, Jatin (Artist). Drawings & Engravings, 2002 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882169
2009
Public Auction HighPainting
Asta Guru · Iconic MastersOnline · 30 July 2025
In 2025, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Man-Woman in Terra Red (2009), offered in the Iconic Masters by Asta Guru, which concluded on 30 July 2025 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹17,56,920 ($20,131.7). 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.
Das, Jatin (Artist). Man-Woman in Terra Red, 2009 | Painting
Selling price
INR17,56,920
151% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 5,00,000 – 7,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 610
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
60 × 48 in (152 × 122 cm)
Signature
S/d: Top Right
Lot
22 · AG.Onl/30.07.25
Provenance
Property from a collection based in New Delhi

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