In 2021, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1956), offered in the Spring Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary Indian Art by Saffronart, which concluded on 12 March 2021 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹41,56,790 ($57,733). 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.

In 2021, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of House Of Banaras (1958), offered in the Collectors Choice: Modern Indian Art by Asta Guru, which concluded on 26 June 2021 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹63,92,468 ($86,149.19). 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.

In 2004, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Isabelle Before The Mirror (1981), offered in the Masterpieces & Museum Quality III: Indian Contemporary Paintings with Rare Books and Vintage Film Memorabilia by Osian's, which concluded on 26 March 2004 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹4,31,250 ($9,641). 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.

In 2001, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Bag Lady (1982), offered in the India: The Passionate Detachment: Curated Auctions of Indian Modern and Contemporary Art and Books by Osian's, which concluded on 24 February 2001 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹2,20,000 ($4,723). 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.

In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Isabelle In Black Dress (1982), offered in the Masterpieces & Museum Quality Series VI: With Rare Drawings and Books on Indian Contemporary Art by Osian's, which concluded on 01 March 2006 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹27,60,000 ($62,232). 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.

In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Ahmedabad Scene (1982), offered in the Indian Art: Including Miniatures and Modern Indian Paintings by Sotheby's, which concluded on 19 September 2006 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹38,73,240 ($84,000). 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.

On 20 December 1987, Paritosh Sen made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Cockatoo was presented as Lot 27 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.

In 1997, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Party (1989), offered in the The Indian Sale by Sotheby's, which concluded on 08 May 1997 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹1,20,198 ($3,357). 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.

In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Women At A Sacred Tank (1989), offered in the Indian and Southeast Asian Art: Including Modern Indian Paintings by Sotheby's, which concluded on 01 April 2005 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹8,92,704 ($20,400). 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.

Humour and liveliness are two important elements in my mental make-up as an artist. I have always tried to live life fully and to consciously avoid stagnation in all forms. A life without humour is inconceivable to me. To be alive is to be able to laugh. And I enjoy laughing most, when I succeed in cracking a joke at my own cost, whether that be in the conduct of my daily life or in my painting.

In 2002, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Young Women Eating Fried Prawns On The Beach (1990), offered in the European and Modern and Contemporary Indian Paintings by Bowrings, which concluded on 20 November 2002 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹2,80,000 ($5,808). 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.

In 1997, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Watering the Sunflower Plants (1991), offered in the Indian Contemporary Art by Christie's, which concluded on 04 June 1997 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹1,27,899 ($3,575). 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.