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Introduction

Zodiac sign
Capricorn
Place of Birth
Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India
Spouse(s)
State Country of Birth
Punjab, India

Exhibitions

  1. 1967

    1. Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
  2. 1969

    1. 15 Jan 1969 to 21 Jan 1969

  3. 1971

    1. All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
    2. Group Show in London, Italy, Frankfurt
  4. 1973

    1. International Print Biennale, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia
  5. 1974

    1. International Biennale, Florence, Italy
  6. 1975

    1. 3rd Triennale India, International Art Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
    2. Women's International Exhibition, New York, USA
    3. International Print Biennale, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia
  7. 1976

    1. International Art Exhibition, Rijeka, Yugoslavia
    2. Western Pacific Print Biennale, Australia
  8. 1977

    1. International Print Biennale, Ljublijana, Yugoslavia
  9. 1978

    1. Fourth Triennale India, International Art Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
    2. Pictorial Space, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  10. 1979

    1. Fourth International Biennale at Valparaiso, Chile
    2. International Print Biennale, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia
  11. 1980

    1. Third World Art Exhibition, London, UK
  12. 1981

    1. International Print Biennale, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia
    2. Fifth Internatioanl Biennale at Valparaiso, Chile
    3. Asian Art Exhibition, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  13. 1982

    1. International Triennale, Switzerland
    2. Sixth International Norwegian Print Biennale, Norway
    3. Festival of India, London, UK
    4. 5th Triennale India, International Art Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  14. 1983

    1. India in Druck, Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    2. International Print Biennale, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia
  15. 1984

  16. 1985

    1. Graphic Art in India Since 1850. New Delhi: Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India 1985
    2. British Print Biennale, Bradford, UK
  17. 1986

    1. Second International Biennale, Havana, Cuba
    2. Indian Women Artists, National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Mumbai, India
    3. Inter Asian Biennale, Ankara, Turkey
  18. 1987

    1. Exhibition of Prints, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
    2. International Biennale of Plastic Arts, Algiers, Algeria
    3. 8th International Print Triennale, Berlin, Germany
  19. 1988

    1. Vithi Gallery, Vadodara, India
    2. Stree: An Exhibition of Art by Women of India, Moscow, Russia
    3. Exhibition of Prints, Government Museum, Chandigarh, India
  20. 1989

    1. Art Heritage, New Delhi, India
    2. Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai, India

      15 Jan 1989

  21. 1990

    1. IX International Graphic Triennale, Frenchen, Germany
    2. Exhibition Organised by Xal Praxis Foundation, held at Cymroza Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
    3. Group shows in New York & Berkley, USA
  22. 1991

    1. World Bank Art Society, Washington, USA
    2. Group shows in New Delhi & Kolkata, India
    3. National Exposition of Contemporary Art, National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, India
  23. 1992

    1. 10 Dec 1992 to 20 Dec 1992

  24. 1993

    1. Art Heritage, New Delhi, India
    2. Reflections & Images, Organised by Vadehra Art Gallery at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
    3. Egyptian International Print Biennale, Giza, Egypt
    4. Participated in Graphica Creativa, Finland
  25. 1994

    1. 13 Apr 1994 to 30 Apr 1994

    2. 12 Jan 1994 to 28 Jan 1994

    3. Art Heritage, New Delhi, India
    4. LTG. Gallery, New Delhi, India
  26. 1995

    1. Back to the future 1989 - 2005, Gallery Espace, New Delhi, India
    2. 21 Artists, Group Show at All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
    3. 15 Women Artists, National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, India
    4. Four Artists, Gallery Espace, New Delhi, India
    5. All India Exhibition, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
    6. International Print Biennale, Bharat Bhawan, Bhopal, India
  27. 1996

    1. 22 Mar 1996 to 28 Mar 1996

    2. Mini Print '96, Gallery Espace, New Delhi, India
  28. 1997

    1. 18 Jan 1997 to 06 Feb 1997

    2. Self and the World, Organised by Gallery Espace, National Gallery Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, India
    3. A Tide of High Spirts, Shridharani Gallery Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
  29. 1998

    1. 3 Person show at Taunusstein, Germany
    2. CPK, Bengaluru, India full form of CPK
    3. Indian Contemporary Art, Post Independence, Organised by Vadehra Art Gallery, National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, India
    4. Drawings, Guild Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
    5. Colors of Independence, Curated by Rakhi Sarkar, National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, India
    6. Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata, India
    7. Image beyond Image: Contemporary Indian Paintings, from collections of Glenbarra Art Museum, at National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi & Mumbai, India
    8. Ashraya in Sharjan, Dubai, UAE
    9. India and Pakistan, Contemporary Prints, Organised by Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK
    10. Women Artists of India: A Celebration of Independence, Mills College Art Gallery, Oakland, USA
  30. 1999

    1. Indo-Russian Art Exhibition, Russian Centre, New Delhi, India
    2. Indian Print-Makers, Guild Confluence: An exhibition of Indian and Nepalese Artists, Nepal Art Council, Kathmandu, Nepal
  31. 2000

    1. 09 Sep 2000 to 06 Oct 2000

    2. 22 Nov 2000 to 30 Nov 2000

    3. Three Indian Artists, at Taunusstein, Germany
  32. 2001

    1. Bose Pacia Modern, New York, USA
    2. 01 Sep 2001 to 15 Sep 2001

    3. 10th Triennale India, International Art Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
    4. In Conversation, Gallery Espace, New Delhi, India
    5. Self Portraits, RPG Collection at National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Mumbai, India
    6. Figures in My Mind, Gallery Espace, New Delhi, India
    7. The Human Factor, The Guild, Mumbai, India
    8. Palette Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
    9. Delhi 2000, Organised by Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata, India
  33. 2002

  34. 2003

    1. Rules of Engagement, Wales, UK
    2. Of Memories, Dreams, Reveries, Anant Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
    3. International Art Biennale, Beijing, China
  35. 2004

    1. International Art Fair, Seoul, South Korea
  36. 2005

    1. Revisualising India, From The Osian's Archive & Library Collection, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India (16 August - 02 September 2005)

      16 Aug 2005 to 02 Sep 2005

  37. 2006

    1. Gallery Space, New Delhi, India
  38. 2007

    1. 01 Dec 2007 to 13 Dec 2007

    2. Inaugural Show new space, Colaba, Sakshi Gallery, Mumbai, India

      18 Feb 2005 to 24 Feb 2005

  39. 2009

    1. Mark of Masters -2, Gallery Art & Soul, Mumbai, India
  40. 2010

    1. The Other Self, Presented by Art Heritage at Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
    2. Body as Vessel, Art Alive Gallery, New Delhi, India
  41. 2011

    1. Preparatory Assertions : Notes from Sketch Books, Works on Paper by Anupam Sud, Latitude 28, New Delhi, India

      25 Nov 2011 to 09 Dec 2011

    2. Masters Ltd: Limited Editions, Gallery Beyond, Mumbai, India
    3. Melange, The Harrington Street Arts Centre, Kolkata, India
  42. 2013

    1. The Naked and the Nude: The Body in Indian Modern Art, Delhi Art Gallery (DAG), New Delhi, India

      15 Jan 2013 to 15 Mar 2013

    2. Forgotten Figures, Aicon Gallery, New York, USA

      19 Dec 2013 to 01 Feb 2014

  43. 2015

    1. The Work of Art: Iteration in Multiples, Fragments and Reflection, The Guild Mumbai, India

      05 Jun 2015 to 25 Sep 2015

    2. The Naked and the Nude: The Body in Indian Modern Art, Delhi Art Gallery (DAG), New York, USA

      07 Dec 2015 to 27 Feb 2016

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Sud, Anupam (Artist). Anupam Sud, 1969 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882814
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Sud, Anupam (Artist). Anupam Sud, 1969 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882814

Chronicled Highlights 121989 – 2025

Anupam Sud — Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India.
1989
Public Auction HighGraphic Art
HEART · The Intuitive-Logic II: Modern & Contemporary Indian Paintings, Drawings, Graphics, Sculpture & TapestryMumbai · 15 November 1997
In 1997, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Tribute (1989), offered in the The Intuitive-Logic II: Modern & Contemporary Indian Paintings, Drawings, Graphics, Sculpture & Tapestry by HEART, which concluded on 15 November 1997 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹48,000 ($1,306). 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.
Sud, Anupam (Artist). Tribute, 1989 | Graphic Art
Selling price
INR48,000
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 50,000 – 65,000
Rate per sq in
INR 96.25
Medium
Etching
Dimensions
19.5 × 25.6 in (50 × 65 cm)
Lot
161 · He.Mum/15.11.97
1989
Public Auction HighGraphic Art
Sotheby's · Indian ArtLondon · 02 May 2008
In 2008, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Tribute (1989), offered in the Indian Art by Sotheby's, which concluded on 02 May 2008 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹8,03,500 ($19,766). 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.
Sud, Anupam (Artist). Tribute, 1989 | Graphic Art
Selling price
INR8,03,500
43% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 4,01,750 – 5,62,450
Rate per sq in
INR 1,618
Medium
Etching on paper
Dimensions
19.3 × 25.7 in (49 × 65 cm)
Lot
77 · So.Lon/02.05.08
1992
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · Masterpieces and Museum Quality Series: Indian Contemporary ArtMumbai · 02 December 2005
In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Whispering Winds (1992), offered in the Masterpieces and Museum Quality Series: Indian Contemporary Art by Osian's, which concluded on 02 December 2005 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹4,02,500 ($8,727.23). 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.
Sud, Anupam (Artist). Whispering Winds, 1992 | Painting
Selling price
INR4,02,500
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 4,00,000 – 5,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 261
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
44.6 × 34.6 in (113 × 88 cm)
Lot
10 · Os.Mum/02.12.05
1992
Public Auction HighGraphic Art
Saffronart · Winter Online AuctionOnline · 14 December 2023
In 2023, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Rear Window (1992), offered in the Winter Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 14 December 2023 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹9,96,000 ($12,000). 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.
Sud, Anupam (Artist). The Rear Window, 1992 | Graphic Art
Selling price
INR9,96,000
500% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 1,24,500 – 1,66,000
Rate per sq in
INR 1,366
Medium
Etching on paper; Edition 2/11
Dimensions
22 × 33.1 in (56 × 84 cm)
Lot
162 · Sa.Onl/14.12.23
Provenance
Property from the Jane and Kito de Boer Collection
1994
Public Auction HighGraphic Art
Sotheby's · 20th Century Asian ArtLondon · 14 July 2005
In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Odd One (1994), offered in the 20th Century Asian Art by Sotheby's, which concluded on 14 July 2005 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹2,57,611 ($5,918). 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.
Sud, Anupam (Artist). The Odd One, 1994 | Graphic Art
Selling price
INR2,57,611
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 1,91,675 – 2,68,345
Rate per sq in
INR 209
Medium
Coloured etchings
Dimensions
41.7 × 29.5 in (106 × 75 cm)
Lot
68 · So.Lon/14.07.05
1996
Image 1/2
First Auction Appearance | BOOK.AUCPainting
Sotheby's · Contemporary Indian Paintings: From The Chester and Davida Herwitz Charitable Trust Part IINew York · 03 April 1996
On 03 April 1996, Anupam Sud made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Untitled was presented as Lot 92 in Contemporary Indian Paintings: From The Chester and Davida Herwitz Charitable Trust Part II, conducted by Sotheby's in New York, USA. This auction marked the artist's first recorded appearance in the public auction market, establishing the earliest chapter of their auction history.
Sud, Anupam (Artist). Untitled, n.d. | Painting
Medium
Mixed media on card
Lot
92 · So.NeY/03.04.96
2001
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Indian Contemporary Art: Online AuctionOnline · 12 December 2001
In 2001, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Some Times (2001), offered in the Indian Contemporary Art: Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 12 December 2001 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹61,750 ($1,292). 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.
Sud, Anupam (Artist). Some Times, 2001 | Painting
Selling price
INR61,750
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 55,000 – 65,000
Rate per sq in
INR 73.78
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
23.6 × 35.4 in (60 × 90 cm)
Lot
173 · Sa.Onl/12.12.01
2002
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · Fn-Fn: Figurative Non-Figurative Narration: Auctions of Indian Modern & Contemporary Paintings & BooksMumbai · 27 November 2003
In 2003, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (2002), offered in the Fn-Fn: Figurative Non-Figurative Narration: Auctions of Indian Modern & Contemporary Paintings & Books by Osian's, which concluded on 27 November 2003 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹1,65,000 ($3,596). 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.
Sud, Anupam (Artist). Untitled, 2002 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,65,000
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 1,50,000 – 2,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 59.1
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
59.1 × 47.2 in (150 × 120 cm)
Lot
75 · Os.Mum/27.11.03
2006
Literary ReferenceSculpture
Pundole · The Sculpture SaleOnline · 15 February 2024
I reject all decorations that is why I reject clothing on my figures – the decorative element is totally absent in my work – it is the stark truth. I focus on the nude for the sheer beauty of the body for me it is much more vulgar to highlight or expose certain areas of the body – because there should be no distractions. My work is not about sexuality – I like the human body when light falls upon it and modulates the form, the tonalities. It stimulates and inspires me.
Sud, Anupam (Artist). Untitled, 2006 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR8,50,000
70% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 3,00,000 – 5,00,000
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
10 in (26 cm)
Lot
29 · Pu.Onl/15.02.24
2007
Retrospective ExhibitionSolo Exhibition Invitation
Anupam Sud · Anupam SudLalit Kala Akademi · 13 December 2007
In 2007, Anupam Sud Retrospective marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of Anupam Sud, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production
Sud, Anupam (Artist). Anupam Sud, 2007 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859742
2010
Public Auction HighPainting
Asta Guru · Historic MasterpiecesMumbai · 16 December 2024
In 2024, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (2010), offered in the Historic Masterpieces by Asta Guru, which concluded on 16 December 2024 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹22,89,620 ($26,991.99). 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.
Sud, Anupam (Artist). Untitled, 2010 | Painting
Selling price
INR22,89,620
227% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 5,00,000 – 7,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 1,015
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
47.5 × 47.5 in (121 × 121 cm)
Signature
S/d: Bottom Right
Lot
68 · AG.Mum/16.12.24
2025
Public Auction HighPainting
Asta Guru · Modern Indian Art: Collector's ChoiceMumbai · 23 June 2026
In 2026, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of A Veil Of Vice And Virture (2025), offered in the Modern Indian Art: Collector's Choice by Asta Guru, which concluded on 23 June 2026 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹60,80,560 ($64,204.32). 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.
Sud, Anupam (Artist). A Veil Of Vice And Virture, 2025 | Painting
Selling price
INR60,80,560
305% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 10,00,000 – 15,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 2,110
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
60 × 48 in (152 × 122 cm)
Signature
Signed & Dated: Lower Left
Lot
17 · AG.Mum/23.06.26
Provenance
Property from a collection based in New Delhi. Artwork was acquired by the present owner directly from the artist

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