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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
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Born
P.V. Janakiram
P.V. Janakiram — Madras, Tamil Nadu, India.
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
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.
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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
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.
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 P.V. Janakiram’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 P.V. Janakiram’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 P.V. Janakiram’s public auction market presence.
Average Sale Price Per Lot
This measure calculates the Average Sale Price of all lots by P.V. Janakiram 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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