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K. Laxma Goud — featured artwork

Introduction

Zodiac sign
Libra
Place of Birth
Nizampur, Andhra Pradesh, India
State Country of Birth
Andhra Pradesh, India

Exhibitions

  1. 1962

    1. Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad, India
  2. 1965

    1. Kalabhavan, Hyderabad, India
  3. 1966

    1. Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad, India
  4. 1967

    1. Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad, India
    2. Sarala Art Centre, Chennai, India
    3. Five Painters, Kala Bhavan, Hyderabad, India
    4. Kalabhavan, Hyderabad, India
  5. 1968

    1. Annual Exhibition, Hyderabad Art Society, Hyderabad, India
    2. Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad, India
  6. 1969

    1. Three Painters, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
    2. Annual Exhibition, Hyderabad Art Society, Hyderabad, India
    3. Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad, India
  7. 1970

    1. Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad, India
  8. 1971

    1. Max Mueller Bhavan, Kolkata, India
    2. Prints & Drawings, Kunika-Chemould Art Centre, New Delhi, India
    3. Annual Exhibition, A. P. Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad, India
    4. Max Mueller Bhavan, Hyderabad, India
  9. 1972

    1. Gallery Chemould, Mumbai, India
  10. 1973

    1. Ansdell Gallery, London, UK
  11. 1974

    1. Figurative Indian Artist Exhibition, Sponsored by Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Poland, Hungary and Yugoslavia
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Chronicled Highlights 141967 – 2023

K. Laxma Goud — Nizampur, Andhra Pradesh, India.

1967
Literary ReferencePainting
DeRivaz & Ives · Indian Modern ArtOnline · 17 February 2024

Laxma Goud’s obsession with the erotic has been consistent and clear since the beginning of his career about ten years ago. The range of themes his work covers includes explicit portrayal of sexual play without any symbolic undertones; entwined human, animal and nature forms in furtively cohabiting postures; the invocation of the animus in nocturnal lights; and a subtle, psychological exploration of the male-female relationship tinged with gentle pathos.

Goud, K. Laxma (Artist). Untitled, 1967 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,56,800
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 1,60,000 – 2,40,000
Rate per sq in
INR 2,723
Medium
Watercolour & ink on paper
Dimensions
8 × 7.2 in (20 × 18 cm)
Lot
18 · De.Onl/17.02.24
Provenance
Private Mumbai-based collection; acquired from Jaipur-based collector in 2002
1968
Public Auction HighDrawing
HEART · Intuitive-Logic - The Next Step: Auctions of Indian Art - Classical, Folk, Tribal, Modern & Contemporary TraditionsNew Delhi · 28 November 1999

In 1999, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1968), 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 ₹1,47,000 ($3,387). 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.

Goud, K. Laxma (Artist). Untitled, 1967-1968 | Drawing
Selling price
INR1,47,000
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 1,50,000 – 2,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 1,951
Medium
Pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
10.6 × 7.1 in (27 × 18 cm)
Lot
240 · He.Del/28.11.99
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 Telengana Faces (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 ₹1,39,100 ($3,906.75). 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.

Goud, K. Laxma (Artist). Telengana Faces, 1976 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,39,100
67% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 55,640 – 83,460
Rate per sq in
INR 832
Medium
Mixed media on paper
Dimensions
15.2 × 11 in (39 × 28 cm)
Lot
98 · So.Lon/08.10.96
Provenance
No Provenance
1980
Public Auction HighPainting
Asta Guru · Modern Indian ArtOnline · 09 September 2021

In 2021, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1980), offered in the Modern Indian Art by Asta Guru, which concluded on 09 September 2021 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹1,75,39,977 ($238,028.04). 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.

Goud, K. Laxma (Artist). Untitled, c.1980 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,75,39,977
777% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 18,00,000 – 20,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 7,901
Medium
Gouache on paper
Dimensions
60 × 37 in (152 × 94 cm)
Lot
16 · AG.Onl/09.09.21
1982
Public Auction HighDrawing
Osian's · Historical Series IIINew Delhi · 24 November 2006

In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1982), offered in the Historical Series III by Osian's, which concluded on 24 November 2006 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹13,80,000 ($30,756). 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.

Goud, K. Laxma (Artist). Untitled, 1982 | Drawing
Selling price
INR13,80,000
84% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 6,00,000 – 7,50,000
Rate per sq in
INR 3,485
Medium
Pencil on paper
Dimensions
18 × 22 in (46 × 56 cm)
Lot
17 · Os.Del/24.11.06
1983
Public Auction HighDrawing
Sotheby's · Contemporary Indian Paintings: From The Chester and Davida Herwitz Charitable TrustNew York · 12 June 1995

In 1995, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1983), offered in the Contemporary Indian Paintings: From The Chester and Davida Herwitz Charitable Trust by Sotheby's, which concluded on 12 June 1995 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹32,504 ($1,035). 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.

Goud, K. Laxma (Artist). Untitled, 1983 | Drawing
Selling price
INR32,504
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 37,686 – 56,529
Rate per sq in
INR 95.2
Medium
Pencil on paper
Dimensions
17.5 × 19.5 in (45 × 50 cm)
Lot
190 · So.NeY/12.06.95
Provenance
Chester & Davida Herwitz Collection, USA
1983
Public Auction HighDrawing
Sotheby's · Contemporary Indian Paintings: From the Chester and Davida Herwitz CollectionNew York · 05 December 2000

In 2000, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1983), offered in the Contemporary Indian Paintings: From the Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection by Sotheby's, which concluded on 05 December 2000 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹2,38,680 ($5,100). 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.

Goud, K. Laxma (Artist). Untitled, 1983 | Drawing
Selling price
INR2,38,680
2% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 1,40,400 – 2,34,000
Rate per sq in
INR 1,119
Medium
Pencil and crayon on paper
Dimensions
17.8 × 12 in (45 × 31 cm)
Lot
87 · So.NeY/05.12.00
Provenance
Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection, USA
1988
Public Auction HighDrawing
Saffronart · Modern Indian Art: Winter Online AuctionOnline · 07 December 2006

In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1988), offered in the Modern Indian Art: Winter Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 07 December 2006 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹30,87,744 ($69,139). 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.

Goud, K. Laxma (Artist). Untitled, 1988 | Drawing
Selling price
INR30,87,744
926% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 2,58,000 – 3,01,000
Rate per sq in
INR 5,733
Medium
Coloured pencil on paper
Dimensions
26.3 × 20.5 in (67 × 52 cm)
Lot
57 · Sa.Onl/07.12.06
1995
Image 1/2
First Auction Appearance | BOOK.AUCPainting
Sotheby's · Contemporary Indian Paintings: From The Chester and Davida Herwitz Charitable TrustNew York · 12 June 1995

On 12 June 1995, K. Laxma Goud made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Four Women was presented as Lot 185 in Contemporary Indian Paintings: From The Chester and Davida Herwitz Charitable Trust, conducted by Sotheby's in New York, USA. This auction marked the artist's first recorded appearance in the public auction market, establishing the earliest chapter of their auction history.

Goud, K. Laxma (Artist). Four Women, n.d. | Painting
Selling price
INR1,53,476
171% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 37,686 – 56,529
Medium
Gouache on paper
Lot
185 · So.NeY/12.06.95
1997
Public Auction HighPainting
HEART · Intuitive-Logic - The Next Step: Auctions of Indian Art - Classical, Folk, Tribal, Modern & Contemporary TraditionsNew Delhi · 28 November 1999

In 1999, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1997), 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 ₹1,68,000 ($3,871). 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.

Goud, K. Laxma (Artist). Untitled, 1997 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,68,000
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 1,75,000 – 2,50,000
Rate per sq in
INR 203
Medium
Graphite pencil on handmade pure rag paper
Dimensions
23.6 × 35 in (60 × 89 cm)
Lot
241 · He.Del/28.11.99
2002
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Modern Indian PaintingsOnline · 16 May 2002

In 2002, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (2002), offered in the Modern Indian Paintings by Saffronart, which concluded on 16 May 2002 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹7,20,000 ($14,676). 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.

Goud, K. Laxma (Artist). Untitled, 2002 | Painting
Selling price
INR7,20,000
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 7,75,000 – 8,75,000
Rate per sq in
INR 71.05
Medium
Acrylic and oil pastels on canvas
Dimensions
89.4 × 113.4 in (227 × 288 cm)
Lot
141 · Sa.Onl/16.05.02
2016
Retrospective ExhibitionSolo Exhibition Invitation
K. Laxma Goud · An Inner Retrospective by K. Laxma GoudGallery Sumukha · 16 July 2016

In 2016, An Inner Retrospective by K. Laxma Goud marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of K. Laxma Goud, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production

Goud, K. Laxma (Artist). An Inner Retrospective by K. Laxma Goud, 2016 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859117
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Posts 2

  1. All Living Souls
    Tuli Research Centre for India Studies presents All Living Souls - Expressed in the Modern and Contemporary Fine & Popular Indian Arts Curated by Neville Tuli As part of launching the 16th Research Category for India Studies - "The Animal-Human-Nature-Continuum" we present a fascinating exhibition of modern and contemporary Indian fine and popular arts and their expression of the ideas and forms related to the dialogue between animals and humans, and the larger cosmic and spiritual thoughts which abide therein. Please visit the Exhibition and see the artworks by modern and contemporary masters such as Rabindranath Tagore, D.P. Roy Chowdhury, M.F. Husain, J. Swaminathan, J. Sultan Ali, Somnath Hore, Ganesh Pyne, Manjit Bawa, K. Laxma Goud, Krishna Reddy, Jyoti Bhatt, Rekha Rodwittiya, Amit Ambalal, among others, along with vintage and rare prints from the pioneering Indian chromolithographic presses such as Chitrashala, Ravi Varma, Calcutta Art Studio, Chore Bagan & Kansaripara.
  2. K. Laxma Goud's Goat
    Laxma Goud is a painter, draughtsman, sculptor and one of India’s finest printmakers. Goud’s childhood was spent in Telangana's village-an environment that shaped his sensibility in the years to come. Goud received his training in drawing and painting at the Government College of Fine Arts and Architecture in Hyderabad and studied Mural Painting under veteran artist K.G. Subramanyan in the 1960s at Baroda. To Goud, urban middle-class morality either repressed sexuality or treated it as taboo while rural societies had an unselfconscious and non-prudish attitude towards it. It is no surprise then that many of Goud’s works were overtly sexual in nature, fusing rural imagery with uninhibited eroticism. While his mastery over printmaking is reflected in his monochromatic copper plate etchings, he expanded into sculptural language in the 1980s utilizing materials such as terracotta and bronze. Goud's goat reflects a heavy sculptural form, returning to his traditional roots of Andhra’s craft traditions like leather puppetry and terracotta sculpting. Goud's goats hark, of course, to those dormant indigenous influences but they also, to some extent, remind one of the goat renderings of Picasso, who had famously kept a pet goat named Esmeralda. In both cases, the goat emerges not merely as a pastoral motif but as a charged and affectionate presence too. In the Indian subcontinent, the goat occupies a long-standing place within agrarian and ritual life, tied closely to everyday economy and forming part of rural systems of livelihood across regions. In Goud's work, the goat is held within this spectrum of memory and the conditions of rural life.

Calendar 3

  1. All Living Souls
    ArchivedExhibitionProject 79
    All Living Souls
    Expressed in Modern & Contemporary Fine and Popular Arts | Curated by Neville Tuli
    6th - 11th May 2026
    10:30am - 7:30pm
    Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003
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  2. All Living Souls
    ArchivedOpening PreviewProject 78
    All Living Souls
    Expressed in Modern & Contemporary Fine and Popular Arts | Curated by Neville Tuli
    5th May 2026
    6:00pm - 9:00pm
    Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003
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  3. Self-Discovery via Rediscovering India Series Inaugural Exhibition
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    Self-Discovery via Rediscovering India Series Inaugural Exhibition
    14th - 29th March 2024
    Inaugural Exhibition
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