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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

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