Introduction
- Date of Birth
- 01 Feb 1940
- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
Chronicled Highlights
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K. Khosa
K. Khosa was born in 1940.
Khosa, K. (Artist). Departure. Oil on canvas, 1978 | Painting | 00881799
In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Departure (1978), offered in the Historical Series III by Osian's, which concluded on 24 November 2006 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹10,80,000 ($24,070). 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.
Khosa, K. (Artist). Vision or a Waking Dream?. Oil on canvas, 1984 | Painting | FineArts | 00599044
In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Vision or a Waking Dream? (1984), 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 ₹9,20,000 ($19,947.96). 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.
Khosa, K. (Artist). Untitled. Oil on canvas, late 1980s | Painting | FineArts | 00574578
In 2008, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1989), 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 ₹12,00,000 ($30,472). 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.
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Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). Masterpieces & Museum Quality Indian Modern & Contemporary Paintings. 05 December 2002, Mumbai | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00861894
On 05 December 2002, K. Khosa made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Songs Of Silence was presented as Lot 98 in Masterpieces & Museum Quality Indian Modern & Contemporary Paintings, conducted by Osian's in Mumbai, India. This auction marked the artist's first recorded appearance in the public auction market, establishing the earliest chapter of their auction history.
Khosa, K. (Artist). In Search of Truth Behind Existence - A Retrospective- Four Decades of Paintings & Drawings. New Delhi: Art Pilgrim, 2024 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00883024
In 2024, In Search of Truth Behind Existence A Retrospective- Four Decades of Paintings & Drawings marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of K. Khosa, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production
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 lots4
Public Auction Market (1987–2026) | Select Indicators
Currency
Annual Auction Sale Turnover
This indicator tracks the Total Annual Auction Sales value of K. Khosa’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 K. Khosa’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 K. Khosa’s public auction market presence.
Average Sale Price Per Lot
This measure calculates the Average Sale Price of all lots by K. Khosa 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.
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