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Introduction

Date of Birth
30 Jul 1941
Zodiac sign
Leo
Date of Death
29 Dec 2008
Age
67
Place of Birth
Dhuri, Punjab, India
Place of Death
New Delhi, NCT of Delhi, India
Spouse(s)
Sharda bawa
Children
Daughter bhavana bawa, son
State Country of Birth
Punjab, India
State Country of Death
NCT of Delhi, India

Exhibitions

  1. 1961

    1. Indian Seminar of Art, Ambala, India
  2. 1962

    1. Annual Exhibition, New Delhi Shilpi Chakra, New Delhi, India
    2. The Six, All India Fine Art & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
    3. Government College of Art, Ludhiana, India
  3. 1969

    1. One Person Show,Craven Terrace, London, UK
    2. One Person Show, Percy Hounslow, UK
  4. 1970

    1. Private Gallery, San Sebastian, Spain
  5. 1972

    1. All India Fine arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
    2. All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
  6. 1973

  7. 1974

    1. All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
  8. 1975

    1. 45th Annual All India Art Exhibition, All India Fine Arts & Crfts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
  9. 1976

    1. National Exhibition of Art, New Delhi, India
    2. Nine Artists, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
  10. 1977

    1. Garhi Prints, Rabindra Bhavan, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India
    2. Twenty Artists, Shridharani Gallery, New Delhi, India
    3. Pictorial Space: A Point of View on Contemporary Indian Art, Curated by Geeta Kapur, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
    4. Nine Painters, Natraj Gallery, New Delhi, India
    5. Two Men Show, Gallery Black Partridge, New Delhi, India
    6. Contemporary Indian Paintings, Festival of India, London, UK
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Bawa, Manjit (Artist). Manjit Bawa, 1973 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00858887

Bawa, Manjit (Artist). Manjit Bawa, 1973 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00858887

Chronicled Highlights 291979 – 2026

Manjit Bawa was born in 1941 in Dhuri, Punjab, India.

1979
Literary ReferencePainting
Saffronart · Spring Live Auction: Modern Indian ArtMumbai · 06 April 2022

There has to be a certain freshness and newness in one\'s art, otherwise it\'s pointless to pursue it. To be different means doing something you have never done before.

Bawa, Manjit (Artist). Untitled, 1979 | Painting
Selling price
INR96,00,000
37% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 50,00,000 – 70,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 18,445
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
23.8 × 21.9 in (61 × 56 cm)
Lot
11 · Sa.Mum/06.04.22
1985
Public Auction HighPainting
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 (1985), 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 ₹1,35,418 ($4,312). 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.

Bawa, Manjit (Artist). Untitled, 1985 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,35,418
44% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 62,810 – 94,215
Rate per sq in
INR 323
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
19.5 × 21.5 in (50 × 55 cm)
Lot
108 · So.NeY/12.06.95
Provenance
Chester & Davida Herwitz Collection, USA
1987
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First Auction Appearance | BOOK.AUCPainting
Christie's · Contemporary Indian Art (Charity Auction)Mumbai · 20 December 1987

On 20 December 1987, Manjit Bawa made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Man and Tiger was presented as Lot 5 in Contemporary Indian Art (Charity Auction), conducted by Christie'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.

Bawa, Manjit (Artist). Man and Tiger, 1986 | Painting
Medium
Oil on canvas
Lot
5 · Ch.Mum/20.12.87
1989
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Modern Indian Art: Summer Online AuctionOnline · 11 May 2006

In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1989), offered in the Modern Indian Art: Summer Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 11 May 2006 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹39,73,200 ($88,156). 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.

Bawa, Manjit (Artist). Untitled, 1989 | Painting
Selling price
INR39,73,200
270% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 8,60,000 – 10,75,000
Rate per sq in
INR 6,244
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
26.5 × 24 in (67 × 61 cm)
Lot
75 · Sa.Onl/11.05.06
1992
Public Auction HighPainting
Christie's · South Asian Modern and Contemporary ArtNew York · 16 September 2008

In 2008, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1992), offered in the South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art by Christie's, which concluded on 16 September 2008 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹1,69,03,375 ($362,500). 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.

Bawa, Manjit (Artist). Untitled, 1992 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,69,03,375
21% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 93,26,000 – 1,39,89,000
Rate per sq in
INR 4,492
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
58 × 64.9 in (147 × 165 cm)
Lot
152 · Ch.NeY/16.09.08
1992
Public Auction HighPainting
Asta Guru · Modern OdysseyOnline · 12 December 2023

In 2023, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (Krishna) (1992), offered in the Modern Odyssey by Asta Guru, which concluded on 12 December 2023 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹25,11,12,268 ($3,011,660.69). 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.

Bawa, Manjit (Artist). Untitled (Krishna), 1992 | Painting
Selling price
INR25,11,12,268
214% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 6,00,00,000 – 8,00,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 67,415
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
57.8 × 64.5 in (147 × 164 cm)
Lot
119 · AG.Onl/12.12.23
Provenance
Property from a collection based in Mumbai.
1993
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · Masterpieces and Museum Quality Series VIIIMumbai · 31 January 2007

In 2007, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1993), offered in the Masterpieces and Museum Quality Series VIII by Osian's, which concluded on 31 January 2007 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹1,32,00,000 ($298,845). 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.

Bawa, Manjit (Artist). Untitled, 1993 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,32,00,000
6% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 1,00,00,000 – 1,25,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 2,260
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
89.4 × 65.4 in (227 × 166 cm)
Lot
44 · Os.Mum/31.01.07
1993
Public Auction HighPainting
Christie's · South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art: Including Works from the Collection of Mahinder and Sharad TakNew York · 23 March 2022

In 2022, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (Devi) (1993), offered in the South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art: Including Works from the Collection of Mahinder and Sharad Tak by Christie's, which concluded on 23 March 2022 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹8,44,76,367.36 ($1,108,800). 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.

Bawa, Manjit (Artist). Untitled (Devi), 1993 | Painting
Selling price
INR8,44,76,367
39% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 4,57,12,320 – 6,09,49,760
Rate per sq in
INR 16,863
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
64.1 × 78.1 in (163 × 198 cm)
Lot
641 · Ch.NeY/23.03.22
1995
Public Auction HighPainting
Christie's · Indian Contemporary Paintings: Islamic Works of Art and Indian, Himalaya and South-East Asian ArtLondon · 16 October 1995

In 1995, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Heer & The Goat (1995), offered in the Indian Contemporary Paintings: Islamic Works of Art and Indian, Himalaya and South-East Asian Art by Christie's, which concluded on 16 October 1995 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹5,31,760 ($15,508). 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.

Bawa, Manjit (Artist). Heer & The Goat, 1995 | Painting
Selling price
INR5,31,760
64% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 2,70,375 – 3,24,450
Rate per sq in
INR 350
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
54 × 28.1 in (137 × 71 cm)
Lot
20 · Ch.Lon/16.10.95
1995
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 Nut (1995), offered in the Twentieth Century Indian Art by Christie's, which concluded on 02 June 1998 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹6,44,682 ($15,454). 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.

Bawa, Manjit (Artist). Nut, 1995 | Painting
Selling price
INR6,44,682
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 5,46,920 – 8,20,380
Rate per sq in
INR 361
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
51.4 × 34.7 in (131 × 88 cm)
Lot
114 · Ch.Lon/02.06.98
1995
Public Auction HighPainting
Sotheby's · Modern & Contemporary South Asian ArtLondon · 24 October 2023

In 2023, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (Shiva) (1995), offered in the Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art by Sotheby's, which concluded on 24 October 2023 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹18,84,37,792.5 ($2,266,190.18). 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.

Bawa, Manjit (Artist). Untitled (Shiva), 1995 | Painting
Selling price
INR18,84,37,793
107% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 7,08,03,250 – 9,10,32,750
Rate per sq in
INR 44,086
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
69 × 62 in (175 × 157 cm)
Lot
20 · So.Lon/24.10.23
Provenance
Acquired from Gallery Espace, New Delhi, 1995
1998
Public Auction HighPainting
Christie's · South Asian Modern and Contemporary ArtNew York · 13 September 2017

In 2017, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (Krishna and Cow) (1998), offered in the South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art by Christie's, which concluded on 13 September 2017 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹4,99,37,794.9 ($780,500). 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.

Bawa, Manjit (Artist). Untitled (Krishna and Cow), 1998 | Painting
Selling price
INR4,99,37,795
56% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 2,23,93,630 – 3,19,90,900
Rate per sq in
INR 11,941
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
70.9 × 59 in (180 × 150 cm)
Lot
475 · Ch.NeY/13.09.17
Provenance
Private Collection Acquired from the above by the present owner
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