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P.V. Janakiram

P.V. Janakiram

b. Madras, Tamil Nadu, Indiad. Madras, Tamil Nadu, India

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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 41971 – 2020

P.V. Janakiram — Madras, Tamil Nadu, India.
1971
Public Auction HighSculpture
Osian's · Creative India Series 4: Goa, Cholamandal & South IndiaMumbai · 21 June 2012
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). Krishna, early 1970s | Sculpture
Selling price
INR16,80,000
5% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 10,00,000 – 16,00,000
Medium
Copper with Enamel
Dimensions
21.7 × 11.8 × 5.5 in (55 × 30 × 14 cm)
Signature
Original label of artist is still stuck to the base of the sculpture
Lot
48 · Os.Mum/21.06.12
1975
Public Auction HighSculpture
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 (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.
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Untitled, c.1975 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR9,60,000
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 10,00,000 – 12,50,000
Medium
Copper sheet on wooden base
Dimensions
26.8 × 6.7 × 4.7 in (68 × 17 × 12 cm)
Lot
119 · Os.Mum/31.01.07
1997
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First Auction Appearance | BOOK.AUCSculpture
HEART · The Intuitive-Logic II: Modern & Contemporary Indian Paintings, Drawings, Graphics, Sculpture & TapestryMumbai · 15 November 1997
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.
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Buddha, late 1970s | Sculpture
Selling price
INR70,000
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 1,25,000 – 1,75,000
Medium
Oxidized welded copper sheet and wire
Dimensions
29 × 9 × 4 in (74 × 23 × 10 cm)
Lot
139 · He.Mum/15.11.97
2020
Featured on Auction Catalogue Cover | AG.Onl/19.11.20Auction Catalogue
Asta Guru · Collectors ChoiceMumbai · 19 November 2020
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.
Asta Guru (Auction House). Collectors Choice. 19 November 2020 | Auction Catalogue
Lots offered
100
Lots sold
100 · 100%
Lot
AG.Onl/19.11.20
Research Categories3
06Economics of Art & Cultural Industry02Modern and Contemporary Indian Fine Arts14India and her Relationship with the World

Economics of Art

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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.

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P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Cat, 1960, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Cat, 1960 | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1961, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, October 1961 | Bulletin | 00842081
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Portrait, 1961, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Portrait, 1961 | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Rider II, 1961, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Rider II, 1961 | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1962, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, July 1962 | Bulletin | 00842084
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1962, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, January 1962 | Bulletin | 00842082
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1962, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, July 1962 | Bulletin | 00842085
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1962, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, April 1962 | Bulletin | 00842083
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1963, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, January 1963 | Bulletin | 00842086
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1963, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, April 1963 | Bulletin | 00842087
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1963, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, July 1963 | Bulletin | 00842088
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1964, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, April 1964 | Bulletin | 00842090
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1964, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, October 1964 | Bulletin | 00842092
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1964, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, July 1964 | Bulletin | 00842091
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1964, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, October 1963 - January 1964 | Bulletin | 00842089
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Icon, 1964, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Icon, 1964 | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Shepherd, 1964, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Shepherd, 1964 | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1965, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, January-April 1965 | Bulletin | 00842093
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1965, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, July-October 1965 | Bulletin | 00842094
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1966, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, July-October 1965 | Bulletin | 00842096
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P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1961, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, October 1961 | Bulletin | 00842081
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1962, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, July 1962 | Bulletin | 00842084
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1962, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, January 1962 | Bulletin | 00842082
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1962, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, July 1962 | Bulletin | 00842085
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1962, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, April 1962 | Bulletin | 00842083
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1963, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, January 1963 | Bulletin | 00842086
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1963, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, April 1963 | Bulletin | 00842087
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1963, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, July 1963 | Bulletin | 00842088
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1964, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, April 1964 | Bulletin | 00842090
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1964, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, October 1964 | Bulletin | 00842092
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1964, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, July 1964 | Bulletin | 00842091
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1964, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, October 1963 - January 1964 | Bulletin | 00842089
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1965, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, January-April 1965 | Bulletin | 00842093
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1965, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, July-October 1965 | Bulletin | 00842094
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1966, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, July-October 1965 | Bulletin | 00842096
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1966, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, January-April 1966 | Bulletin | 00842095
Jaya Appasamy (Editor), Lalit Kala Contemporary, 1967, Journal
Appasamy, Jaya (Editor) and S.A. Krishnan (Assistant Editor, design and layout). Lalit Kala Contemporary, April 1967 | Journal | 00857957
P.V. Janakiram (Editor), Artrends, 1967, Bulletin
Janakiram, P.V. (Editor). Artrends, January-April 1967 | Bulletin | 00842097
Jaya Appasamy (Editor), Lalit Kala Contemporary, 1968, Journal
Appasamy, Jaya (Editor) and S.A. Krishnan (Assistant Editor, design and layout). Lalit Kala Contemporary, 1968 | Journal | 00857959
Contemporary World Sculpture, 1968, Edited Book
Contemporary World Sculpture, 1968 | Edited Book | 00845877
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P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Cat, 1960, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Cat, 1960 | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Portrait, 1961, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Portrait, 1961 | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Rider II, 1961, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Rider II, 1961 | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Icon, 1964, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Icon, 1964 | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Shepherd, 1964, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Shepherd, 1964 | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Deity with Worshippers , 1966, Relief Work
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Deity with Worshippers , 1966 | Relief Work
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Warrior, 1967, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Warrior, 1967 | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Owl, 1967, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Owl, 1967 | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Goddess of War, 1967, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Goddess of War, 1967 | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Christ, 1969, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Christ, 1969 | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Krishna, 1971, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Krishna, early 1970s | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Head of Christ, 1974, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Head of Christ, c.1974 | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Untitled, 1975, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Untitled, c.1975 | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Varaha, 1976, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Varaha, 1976 | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Buddha, 1979, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Buddha, late 1970s | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Untitled, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Untitled, n.d. | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Untitled, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Untitled, n.d. | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Untitled, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Untitled, n.d. | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Untitled, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Untitled, n.d. | Sculpture
P.V. Janakiram (Artist), Mary, Sculpture
Janakiram, P.V. (Artist). Mary, n.d. | Sculpture
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Indian Art Since the Early 40s, 1974, Edited Book
Indian Art Since the Early 40s, 1974 | Edited Book | 00845915
Ratan Parimoo (Author), Studies in Modern Indian Art, 1975, Authored Book
Parimoo, Ratan (Author). Studies in Modern Indian Art, 1975 | Authored Book | 00845450
Shivaji K. Panikkar (Editor), Twentieth-Century Indian Sculpture, 2000, Edited Book
Panikkar, Shivaji K. (Editor). Twentieth-Century Indian Sculpture, 2000 | Edited Book | 00846221
Yashodhara Dalmia (Author), The Making of Modern Indian Art, 2001, Authored Book
Dalmia, Yashodhara (Author). The Making of Modern Indian Art, 2001 | Authored Book | 00845422
Rati Bartholomew (Editor), Richard Bartholomew, 2012, Edited Book
Bartholomew, Rati (Editor). Richard Bartholomew, 2012 | Edited Book | 00846403
DAG (Organiser), A Visual History of Indian Modern Art, 2015, Group Exhibition Catalogue
DAG (Organiser) and Kishore Singh (Curator). A Visual History of Indian Modern Art, 2015 | Group Exhibition Catalogue | 00883458

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