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Introduction

Date of Birth
15 Jun 1911
Zodiac sign
Gemini
Date of Death
26 Mar 1996
Age
84
Place of Birth
Kattingeri, Karnataka, India
State Country of Birth
Karnataka, India

Exhibitions

  1. 1941

    1. Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata, India
  2. 1945

    1. First one-man show, Mumbai, India
  3. 1947

    1. Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
  4. 1949

    1. Paris, France
    2. London, UK
  5. 1953

    1. All India Art Exhibition of Paintings and Sculptures, traveling to USSR, Poland and West Germany
  6. 1956

    1. National Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India
  7. 1957

    1. National Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India
  8. 1958

    1. National Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India
  9. 1961

    1. One-man show, New York, USA
  10. 1963

    1. New York World Fair, New York, USA
  11. 1964

    1. Venice Biennale, Venice, Italy
    2. Sao Paulo Biennale, Sao Paulo, Brazil
    3. Triennale India, New Delhi, India
    4. New York, USA
  12. 1971

    1. Retrospective, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India
  13. 1973

    1. Drawings and Paintings, All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India

      01 Feb 1973 to 07 Feb 1973

  14. 1974

    1. A Handbook of Painting and Graphics, National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, India
  15. 1978

    1. Hebbar: Drawings and Paintings, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India

      12 Jan 1978 to 22 Jan 1978

  16. 1980

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Hebbar, K.K. (Artist). The Art of K.K. Hebbar since 1938, 1980 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859945

Hebbar, K.K. (Artist). The Art of K.K. Hebbar since 1938, 1980 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859945

Chronicled Highlights 201959 – 1997

K K Hebbar was born in 1911 in Kattingeri, Karnataka, India.

1959
Public Auction HighPainting
Sotheby's · Islamic and Indian ArtLondon · 27 April 1995

In 1995, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Woman Making Chapattis (1959), offered in the Islamic and Indian Art by Sotheby's, which concluded on 27 April 1995 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹2,44,350 ($7,784). 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.

Hebbar, K.K. (Artist). Woman Making Chapattis, 1959 | Painting
Selling price
INR2,44,350
61% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 1,01,180 – 1,51,770
Rate per sq in
INR 224
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
36.2 × 30.1 in (92 × 77 cm)
Lot
250 · So.Lon/27.04.95
1959
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Evening Sale: Modern ArtNew Delhi · 16 September 2023

In 2023, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (Market Place) (1959), offered in the Evening Sale: Modern Art by Saffronart, which concluded on 16 September 2023 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹2,64,00,000 ($318,072). 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.

Hebbar, K.K. (Artist). Untitled (Market Place), 1959 | Painting
Selling price
INR2,64,00,000
654% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 25,00,000 – 35,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 38,424
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
29.3 × 23.4 in (75 × 60 cm)
Lot
43 · Sa.Del/16.09.23
1962
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 Gulmohar Tree (1962), offered in the Indian Contemporary Art by Christie's, which concluded on 04 June 1997 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹7,40,468 ($20,698). 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.

Hebbar, K.K. (Artist). Gulmohar Tree, 1962 | Painting
Selling price
INR7,40,468
58% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 3,51,210 – 4,68,280
Rate per sq in
INR 464
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
40 × 40 in (102 × 102 cm)
Lot
26 · Ch.Lon/04.06.97
1962
Public Auction HighPainting
Asta Guru · Modern Indian ArtOnline · 16 July 2020

In 2020, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Gold And Red (1962), offered in the Modern Indian Art by Asta Guru, which concluded on 16 July 2020 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹98,43,252 ($130,821.24). 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.

Hebbar, K.K. (Artist). Gold And Red, 1962 | Painting
Selling price
INR98,43,252
228% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 25,00,000 – 30,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 11,186
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
40 × 22 in (102 × 56 cm)
Lot
13 · AG.Onl/16.07.20
1963
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · Masterpieces & Museum Quality Series VI: With Rare Drawings and Books on Indian Contemporary ArtNew Delhi · 01 March 2006

In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (Spring) (1963), 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 ₹74,75,000 ($168,546). 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.

Hebbar, K.K. (Artist). Untitled (Spring), 1963 | Painting
Selling price
INR74,75,000
149% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 24,00,000 – 30,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 6,864
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
30 × 36.3 in (76 × 92 cm)
Lot
66 · Os.Del/01.03.06
1967
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · Masterpieces and Museum Quality Series: Indian Contemporary ArtMumbai · 02 December 2005

In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Boats in Sunset (1967), offered in the Masterpieces and Museum Quality Series: Indian Contemporary Art by Osian's, which concluded on 02 December 2005 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹35,65,000 ($77,298.35). 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.

Hebbar, K.K. (Artist). Boats in Sunset, 1967 | Painting
Selling price
INR35,65,000
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 32,00,000 – 40,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 3,141
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
29 × 39.2 in (74 × 100 cm)
Lot
31 · Os.Mum/02.12.05
1967
Public Auction HighPainting
Pundole · The Fine Art SaleMumbai · 18 November 2021

In 2021, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1967), offered in the The Fine Art Sale by Pundole, which concluded on 18 November 2021 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹1,70,00,000 ($229,248.93). 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.

Hebbar, K.K. (Artist). Untitled, 1967 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,70,00,000
467% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 20,00,000 – 30,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 8,901
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
39.8 × 48 in (101 × 122 cm)
Lot
9 · Pu.Mum/18.11.21
1969
Public Auction HighPainting
Sotheby's · Indian Art: Including Miniatures and Modern PaintingsNew York · 22 March 2007

In 2007, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1969), offered in the Indian Art: Including Miniatures and Modern Paintings by Sotheby's, which concluded on 22 March 2007 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹94,30,560 ($216,000). 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.

Hebbar, K.K. (Artist). Untitled, 1969 | Painting
Selling price
INR94,30,560
170% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 26,19,600 – 34,92,800
Rate per sq in
INR 11,164
Medium
Oil and gouache on canvas
Dimensions
21.5 × 39.4 in (55 × 100 cm)
Lot
80 · So.NeY/22.03.07
1972
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 The Pathway (1972), 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 ₹5,00,760 ($14,064.32). 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.

Hebbar, K.K. (Artist). The Pathway, 1972 | Painting
Selling price
INR5,00,760
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 3,89,480 – 5,56,400
Rate per sq in
INR 330
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
44.9 × 33.9 in (114 × 86 cm)
Lot
70 · So.Lon/08.10.96
Provenance
The Property of a Lady
1974
Public Auction HighPainting
Sotheby's · Modern & Contemporary South Asian ArtNew York · 26 March 2026

In 2026, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Ajanta (1974), offered in the Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art by Sotheby's, which concluded on 26 March 2026 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹7,26,51,878.4 ($768,000). 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.

Hebbar, K.K. (Artist). Ajanta, 1974 | Painting
Selling price
INR7,26,51,878
284% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 94,59,880 – 1,89,19,760
Rate per sq in
INR 37,753
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
40 × 48.1 in (102 × 122 cm)
Signature
S/d ‘Hebbar / 74’ lower left
Lot
341 · So.NeY/26.03.26
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist, Bombay, 1975
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 Kaveri (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 ₹5,28,580 ($14,845.67). 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.

Hebbar, K.K. (Artist). Kaveri, 1976 | Painting
Selling price
INR5,28,580
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 3,89,480 – 5,56,400
Rate per sq in
INR 289
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
46.5 × 39.4 in (118 × 100 cm)
Lot
72 · So.Lon/08.10.96
Provenance
The Property of a Lady
1980
Public Auction HighPainting
Asta Guru · Masters LegacyOnline · 30 April 2023

In 2023, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1980), offered in the Masters Legacy by Asta Guru, which concluded on 30 April 2023 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹1,79,24,190 ($219,222.63). 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.

Hebbar, K.K. (Artist). Untitled, 1980 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,79,24,190
348% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 30,00,000 – 40,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 14,764
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
30.2 × 40.2 in (77 × 102 cm)
Lot
25 · AG.Onl/30.04.23
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