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Introduction

Age
65
Place of Birth
Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Place of Death
Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
State Country of Birth
Tamil Nadu, India
State Country of Death
Tamil Nadu, India

Chronicled Highlights

4 entries
P.V. Janakiram
Born
P.V. Janakiram
P.V. Janakiram — Madras, Tamil Nadu, India.
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Krishna. Copper with Enamel, early 1970s | Sculpture | FineArts | 0023383
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Krishna. Copper with Enamel, early 1970s | Sculpture | FineArts | 0023383
In 2012, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Krishna (1971), offered in the Creative India Series 4: Goa, Cholamandal & South India by Osian's, which concluded on 21 June 2012 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹16,80,000 ($29,778). 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.
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Untitled. Copper sheet on wooden base, c.1975 | Sculpture | FineArts | 00561086
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Untitled. Copper sheet on wooden base, c.1975 | Sculpture | FineArts | 00561086
In 2007, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1975), 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 ₹9,60,000 ($21,734). 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.
Heart (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). The Intuitive-Logic II - Modern & Contemporary Indian Paintings, Drawings, Graphics, Sculpture & Tapestry. 15 November 1997, Mumbai | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00861853
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Heart (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). The Intuitive-Logic II - Modern & Contemporary Indian Paintings, Drawings, Graphics, Sculpture & Tapestry. 15 November 1997, Mumbai | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00861853
On 15 November 1997, made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Buddha was presented as Lot in The Intuitive-Logic II: Modern & Contemporary Indian Paintings, Drawings, Graphics, Sculpture & Tapestry, conducted by HEART 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.
Asta Guru (Auction House). Collectors Choice - Modern Indian Art. 19 November 2020, Online | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00862367
Asta Guru (Auction House). Collectors Choice - Modern Indian Art. 19 November 2020, Online | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00862367
In 2020, an artwork by P.V. Janakiram was featured on the cover of Asta Guru: Collectors Choice (November 2020, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

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