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.
Introduction
- Date of Birth
- 01 Feb 1940
- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
Chronicled Highlights 51978 – 2024
K. Khosa was born in 1940.
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.
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.
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.
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
Record-high lots4
Public Auction Market (1987–2026) | Select Indicators
Annual Auction Sale Turnover
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
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
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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