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Dhruva Mistry

Dhruva Mistry

Capricornb. Kanjari, Gujarat, India

Personality.Artist
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Introduction

Zodiac sign
Capricorn
Place of Birth
Kanjari, Gujarat, India
State Country of Birth
Gujarat, India
  1. 1974

    1. Master of Arts (Sculpture), Faculty of Fine Arts, MS University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

      1974 – 1981

  2. 1979

    1. Bachelor of Arts (Sculpture), Faculty of Fine Arts, MS University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
  3. 1981

    1. Master of Arts (Sculpture), Royal College of Art, London, UK

      1981 – 1983

  4. 1982

    1. Art Heritage Shows toured to Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
  5. 1984

    1. Artist in residence at Kettle's Yard Gallery, Cambrige, England

      1984 – 1985

  6. 1987

    1. Artist Gallery Tour, Bath, UK
  7. 1993

    1. Derby Museum Gallery Tour, Derby, UK
  8. 1997

    1. New Generation of Asian Art, Yonago City Museum of Art, and toured to Perfectual Museum of Art, Miyakonojo City Museum of Art, Japan
  9. 2007

    1. Toured at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
  1. 1981

    1. British Council Scholarship for the Royal College of Art, London, UK

      1981 – 1983

  2. 1984

    1. Fellowship at Churchill College, Cambridge, UK

      1984 – 1985

  3. 1991

    1. Elected member of the Royal Academy of Arts, UK
  4. 1993

    1. Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of British Sculptures, UK
  5. 1998

    1. Appointed Professor, Head of Sculpture & Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts, MS University, Vadodara, India

      1998 – 2002

Exhibitions

  1. 1978

    1. National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India
  2. 1979

    1. Silver Jubilee Exhibition of Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi and Chennai, India
  3. 1980

    1. Trade Fair, New Delhi, India
    2. Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
    3. Drawing Exhibition, Chandigarh Museum, Chandigarh, India
  4. 1981

    1. Dhruva Mistry Art Heritage, New Delhi, India
  5. 1982

    1. Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
    2. Fifth Triennale, New Delhi, India
    3. Inaugural Exhibition, Roopankar Museum, Bhopal, India
    4. Contemporary Indian Art, Royal Academy, London, UK
  6. 1983

    1. Dhruva Mistry Contemporary Art Gallery, Ahmedabad, India
    2. Peter Moore's Project 7, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool and Douglas Hyde Gallery, Dublin, Ireland
    3. Portland Clifftop Sculpture Park, Portland, USA
  7. 1984

    1. Festival Sculpture lnternational Garden Festival, Liverpool, UK
    2. From the Figure, Ikon Gallery, Birmingham, UK
    3. Home and Abroad, British Council and Arts Council Collections, Serpentine Gallery, London, UK
  8. 1985

    1. Sculpture and Drawings Kettle's Yard Gallery, University of Cambridge, UK
    2. A Journey Through Contemporary Art, Hayward Gallery, London, UK
    3. Proud and Prejudiced, Twinning Gallery, New York, USA
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Alkazi, Ebrahim (Editor). Art Heritage, 1981-1982 | Journal

Alkazi, Ebrahim (Editor). Art Heritage, 1981-1982 | Journal

  1. 1981

    1. Dhruva Mistry Art Heritage, New Delhi, India
  2. 1982

    1. Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
  3. 1983

    1. Dhruva Mistry Contemporary Art Gallery, Ahmedabad, India
  4. 1985

    1. Sculpture and Drawings Kettle's Yard Gallery, University of Cambridge, UK
    2. Cartwright Hall, Bradford, UK
  5. 1986

    1. Artsite Gallery, Bath, UK
    2. Arnolfini Gallery, Bristol, UK
    3. Mostyn Art Gallery, Llandudno, Wales, UK
    4. Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, UK
  6. 1987

    1. Dhruva Mistry Nigel Greenwood Gallery, London, UK
  7. 1988

    1. Crawford Arts Centre, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland, UK
    2. Cleveland Gallery, Middlesbrough, UK
    3. Collins Gallery, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
  8. 1989

    1. Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK
  9. 1990

    1. Nigel Greenwood Gallery, London, UK
  10. 1994

    1. Modern Art Gallery, Fukuoka Art Museum, Fukuoka, Japan
    2. The Atrium Gallery, London, UK
  11. 1995

    1. Friends Room, Royal Academy of Arts, London, UK
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Alkazi, Ebrahim (Editor). Art Heritage, 1981-1982 | Journal
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Alkazi, Ebrahim (Editor). Art Heritage, 1981-1982 | Journal

  1. 1978

    1. National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India
  2. 1979

    1. Silver Jubilee Exhibition of Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi and Chennai, India
  3. 1980

    1. Trade Fair, New Delhi, India
    2. Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
    3. Drawing Exhibition, Chandigarh Museum, Chandigarh, India
  4. 1982

    1. Fifth Triennale, New Delhi, India
    2. Inaugural Exhibition, Roopankar Museum, Bhopal, India
    3. Contemporary Indian Art, Royal Academy, London, UK
  5. 1983

    1. Peter Moore's Project 7, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool and Douglas Hyde Gallery, Dublin, Ireland
    2. Portland Clifftop Sculpture Park, Portland, USA
  6. 1984

    1. Festival Sculpture lnternational Garden Festival, Liverpool, UK
    2. From the Figure, Ikon Gallery, Birmingham, UK
    3. Home and Abroad, British Council and Arts Council Collections, Serpentine Gallery, London, UK
  7. 1985

    1. A Journey Through Contemporary Art, Hayward Gallery, London, UK
    2. Proud and Prejudiced, Twinning Gallery, New York, USA
  8. 1986

    1. 14th Biennale Internazionale del Bronzettoe Piccola Scultura, Padua, Italy
    2. Living Art, Ideal Home Exhibition, London, UK
    3. Sculpture at Stoke, National Garden Festival, Stoke on Trent, UK
  9. 1987

    1. Works for Shelves: A System of Support, Kettle's Yard Gallery, Cambridge, UK
    2. The Self Portrait, A Contemporary View, Artsite Gallery, Bath, UK
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Chronicled Highlights 91975 – 2006

Dhruva Mistry — Kanjari, Gujarat, India.

1975
Public Auction HighDrawing
Osian's · The Masterpieces & Museum Quality Series: Indian Contemporary Art – Books, Paintings & SculptureNew Delhi · 15 October 2004

In 2004, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Elephant Study, Konark (1975), offered in the The Masterpieces & Museum Quality Series: Indian Contemporary Art – Books, Paintings & Sculpture by Osian's, which concluded on 15 October 2004 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹8,62,864 ($18,815). 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.

Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Elephant Study, Konark, 1975 | Drawing
Selling price
INR8,62,864
73% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 4,00,000 – 5,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 3,777
Medium
Black conte on paper
Dimensions
13.5 × 17 in (34 × 43 cm)
Lot
64 · Os.Del/15.10.04
1987
Public Auction HighSculpture
Pundole · The Fine Art Sale: Including Works from the Collection of Roshan Sabavala and Emanuel SchlesingerMumbai · 03 November 2015

In 2015, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Elephant (1987), offered in the The Fine Art Sale: Including Works from the Collection of Roshan Sabavala and Emanuel Schlesinger by Pundole, which concluded on 03 November 2015 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹12,00,000 ($16,643.37). 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.

Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Elephant, 1987 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR12,00,000
140% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 3,00,000 – 5,00,000
Medium
Bronze, Edition 3/5
Dimensions
10.6 × 16.5 in (27 × 42 cm)
Lot
74 · Pu.Mum/03.11.15
Provenance
Collection of Roshan Sabavala and Emanuel Schlesinger, Mumbai
1989
Public Auction HighSculpture
Sotheby's · Modern and Contemporary South Asian ArtLondon · 23 October 2018

In 2018, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Woman (Study for River) (1989), offered in the Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art by Sotheby's, which concluded on 23 October 2018 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹15,52,798 ($21,045.81). 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.

Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Woman (Study for River), 1988-1989 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR15,52,798
171% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 3,82,227 – 5,73,341
Medium
Bronze; Edition 5/5
Dimensions
8.3 × 9.6 × 7.3 in (21 × 25 × 19 cm)
Lot
44 · So.Lon/23.10.18
1990
Public Auction HighSculpture
Osian's · The Masterpieces & Museum Quality Series: Indian Contemporary Art – Books, Paintings & SculptureNew Delhi · 15 October 2004

In 2004, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Tree Spirit II (1990), offered in the The Masterpieces & Museum Quality Series: Indian Contemporary Art – Books, Paintings & Sculpture by Osian's, which concluded on 15 October 2004 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹6,90,291 ($15,052). 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.

Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Tree Spirit II, 1989-1990 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR6,90,291
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 7,00,000 – 8,00,000
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
24.8 × 11 × 7.9 in (63 × 28 × 20 cm)
Lot
63 · Os.Del/15.10.04
1990
Public Auction HighSculpture
Christie's · Indian And Southeast Asian Art: Including Modern And Contemporary Indian ArtNew York · 21 September 2005

In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Moving Mountain 2 (1990), offered in the Indian And Southeast Asian Art: Including Modern And Contemporary Indian Art by Christie's, which concluded on 21 September 2005 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹9,48,672 ($21,600). 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.

Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Moving Mountain 2, 1988-1990 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR9,48,672
44% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 5,27,040 – 6,58,800
Medium
Bronze, Edition 3/5
Dimensions
15.2 × 9.9 × 15.3 in (39 × 25 × 39 cm)
Lot
273 · Ch.NeY/21.09.05
1993
Public Auction HighSculpture
Sotheby's · Modern & Contemporary South Asian ArtLondon · 26 September 2024

In 2024, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Victoria Square Guardians - II, 1991-93 (1993), offered in the Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art by Sotheby's, which concluded on 26 September 2024 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹87,12,467.4 ($104,090.49). 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.

Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Victoria Square Guardians - II, 1991-93, c.1991-1993 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR87,12,467
73% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 27,92,458 – 50,26,424
Medium
Bronze; Edition 1/3
Dimensions
13.4 × 9.8 × 18.5 in (34 × 25 × 47 cm)
Lot
18 · So.Lon/26.09.24
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Research Categories
02Modern and Contemporary Indian Fine Arts
1997
Image 1/2
First Auction Appearance | BOOK.AUCPainting
Christie's · Indian Contemporary ArtLondon · 04 June 1997

On 04 June 1997, made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Dialogue-1 was presented as Lot in Indian Contemporary Art, conducted by Christie's in London, UK. This auction marked the artist's first recorded appearance in the public auction market, establishing the earliest chapter of their auction history.

Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Dialogue-1, 1983 | Painting
Selling price
INR60,584
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 1,17,070 – 1,75,605
Rate per sq in
INR 93.62
Medium
Graphite and pastel on paper
Dimensions
21.8 × 29.7 in (55 × 76 cm)
Lot
232 · Ch.Lon/04.06.97
2006
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Contemporary: Autumn Online AuctionOnline · 07 September 2006

In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Spatial Diagram B; Spatial Diagram Female B (2006), offered in the Contemporary: Autumn Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 07 September 2006 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹11,36,025 ($24,643). 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.

Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Spatial Diagram B; Spatial Diagram Female B, 2005-2006 | Painting
Selling price
INR11,36,025
42% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 7,00,000 – 8,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 4,721
Medium
Metal on board
Dimensions
15.5 × 15.5 in (39 × 39 cm)
Lot
27 · Sa.Onl/07.09.06
2006
Public Auction HighSculpture
Pundole · The Sculpture SaleOnline · 15 February 2024

In 2024, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Reclining Figure (2006), offered in the The Sculpture Sale by Pundole, which concluded on 15 February 2024 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹20,00,000 ($24,092.93). 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.

Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Reclining Figure, 2006 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR20,00,000
11% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 12,00,000 – 18,00,000
Medium
Epoxy paint on stainless steel
Dimensions
16.1 × 30.5 × 13.2 in (41 × 77 × 34 cm)
Lot
51 · Pu.Onl/15.02.24

Economics of Art

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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 lots9

Public Auction Market (1987–2026) | Select Indicators

  1. Annual Auction Sale Turnover
  2. Average Sale Price Per Lot
  3. Square Inch Rate Trend
Currency

Annual Auction Sale Turnover

This indicator tracks the Total Annual Auction Sales value of Dhruva Mistry’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 Dhruva Mistry’s public auction market presence.

Average Sale Price Per Lot

This measure calculates the Average Sale Price of all lots by Dhruva Mistry 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.

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.

  1. 1976

    1. Gujarat State Lalit Kala Akademi, Ahmedabad, India
  2. 1977

    1. Vadodara Municipal Corporation Art Exhibition, Vadodara, India
  3. 1978

    1. Gujarat State Lalit Kala Akademi, Ahmedabad, India
  4. 1979

    1. Gold Medal with Distinction, B.A. Sculpture, Faculty of Fine Arts, The MS University of Vadodara, India
  5. 1983

    1. Drawing Award, Chandigarh Museum, Chandigarh, India
  6. 1982

    1. Mitchell Beazley, London, UKInternational
  7. 1983

    1. Peter Moore's Foundation, Liverpool, EnglandInternational
    2. Madame Tussaud's Award at the Royal College of Art, London, UKInternational
  8. 1984

    1. Merseyside Development Corporation, Liverpool, UKInternational
  9. 1985

    1. Churchill College, Cambridge, UKInternational
  10. 1986

    1. Commissioned at National Garden Festival, Stroke-on-TrentInternational
  11. 1987

    1. Commissioned at Nichiman Corporation, JapanInternational
  12. 1988

    1. Sculptor in Residence, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UKInternational
    2. Commissioned at Glasgow Garden Festival, Glasgow, Scotland, UKInternational
  13. 1989

    1. National Museum of Wales, Cardiff, Scotland, UKInternational
  14. 1990

    1. Hunterian Art Gallery, Glasgow, Scotland, UKInternational
    2. Third Rodin Grand Prize Exhibition, Japan (represented Britain)International
  15. 1991

    1. Jack Goldhill Award, Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy of Arts, London, UKInternational
    2. Elected Associate Member and Royal Academician, Royal Academy of Arts, London, UKInternational
    3. Short-listed for Korn-Ferry International Premier Award, London, UKInternational

Research Centre

Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Elephant Study, Konark, 1975, Drawing
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Elephant Study, Konark, 1975 | Drawing
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Man on a Chair, 1978, Sculpture
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Man on a Chair, 1978 | Sculpture
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Relief-2, 1978, Sculpture
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Relief-2, 1978 | Sculpture
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Study for Head, 1979, Drawing
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Study for Head, 1979 | Drawing
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Seated Man, 1981, Sculpture
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Seated Man, 1981 | Sculpture
Ebrahim Alkazi (Editor), Art Heritage, 1982, Journal
Alkazi, Ebrahim (Editor). Art Heritage, 1981-1982 | Journal | 00842123
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Untitled, 1983, Painting
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Untitled, 1983 | Painting
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Dialogue-1, 1983, Graphic Art
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Dialogue-1, 1983 | Graphic Art
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Monologue-1, 1983, Graphic Art
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Monologue-1, 1983 | Graphic Art
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Dialogue-1, 1983, Painting
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Dialogue-1, 1983 | Painting
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Untitled, 1983, Painting
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Untitled, 1983 | Painting
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Untitled, 1983, Painting
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Untitled, 1983 | Painting
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Untitled (Female Nude), 1984, Drawing
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Untitled (Female Nude), 1984 | Drawing
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Maya Medallion: The Dark One 3, 1987, Painting
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Maya Medallion: The Dark One 3, 1987 | Painting
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Elephant, 1987, Sculpture
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Elephant, 1987 | Sculpture
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Woman and Child, 1988, Sculpture
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Woman and Child, 1988 | Sculpture
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Spatial Diagram 3, 1989, Sculpture
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Spatial Diagram 3, c.late 1980s | Sculpture
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Woman 3 (Study For River), 1989, Sculpture
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Woman 3 (Study For River), 1988-1989 | Sculpture
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Woman (Study for River), 1989, Sculpture
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Woman (Study for River), 1988-1989 | Sculpture
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Tree Spirit 2, 1990, Sculpture
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Tree Spirit 2, 1989-1990 | Sculpture
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Ebrahim Alkazi (Editor), Art Heritage, 1982, Journal
Alkazi, Ebrahim (Editor). Art Heritage, 1981-1982 | Journal | 00842123
Electoral Roll, 1993, Edited Book
Electoral Roll, 1993 | Edited Book | 00846109
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Dhruva Mistry, 1995, Solo Exhibition Catalogue
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Dhruva Mistry, 1995 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882452
K. Satchidananda Murty (Editor), The Divine Peacock, 1995, Edited Book
Murty, K. Satchidananda (Editor). The Divine Peacock, 1995 | Edited Book | 00846139
Dhruva Mistry, 1995, Essay
Dhruva Mistry. In Lalit Kala Contemporary. 41. 1995 | Essay | 00796036
Ranbir Kaleka (Artist), Ranbir Kaleka, 1996, Solo Exhibition Catalogue
Kaleka, Ranbir (Artist). Ranbir Kaleka, 1996 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882328
G.M. Sheikh (Editor), Contemporary Art in Baroda, 1997, Edited Book
Sheikh, G.M. (Editor). Contemporary Art in Baroda, 1997 | Edited Book | 00846171
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Thoughts About Things : Leaves from Ire, 1998, Solo Exhibition Invitation
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Thoughts About Things : Leaves from Ire, 1998 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859344
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Dhruva Mistry, 1999, Solo Exhibition Catalogue
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Dhruva Mistry, 1999 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882453
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Dhruva Mistry, 1999, Solo Exhibition Invitation
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Dhruva Mistry, 1999 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859345
Shivaji K. Panikkar (Editor), Twentieth-Century Indian Sculpture, 2000, Edited Book
Panikkar, Shivaji K. (Editor). Twentieth-Century Indian Sculpture, 2000 | Edited Book | 00846221
Geeta Kapur (Author), When was Modernism, 2000, Authored Book
Kapur, Geeta (Author). When was Modernism, 2000 | Authored Book | 00845438
Christie's (Auction House), Indian and Southeast Asian Art, 2001, Auction Catalogue
Christie's (Auction House). Indian and Southeast Asian Art. 17 October 2001 | Auction Catalogue | 00861879
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Dhruva Mistry, 2001, Solo Exhibition Invitation
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Dhruva Mistry, 2001 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859346
Pran Nath Mago (Author), Contemporary Art in India, 2001, Authored Book
Mago, Pran Nath (Author). Contemporary Art in India, 2001 | Authored Book | 00845443
Bowrings (Auction House), Modern and Contemporary Indian Paintings, 2002, Auction Catalogue
Bowrings (Auction House). Modern and Contemporary Indian Paintings. 21 March 2002 | Auction Catalogue | 00861885
Pramod Ray (Essayist), Dhruba Mistry, 2003, Essay
Ray, Pramod (Essayist). Dhruba Mistry. In Lalit Kala Contemporary. 47. March 2003 | Essay | 00796164
Osians (Auction House), The Masterpieces & Museum Quality Series, 2004, Auction Catalogue
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). The Masterpieces & Museum Quality Series. 15 October 2004 | Auction Catalogue | 00861912
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Dhruva Mistry, 2005, Solo Exhibition Catalogue
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Dhruva Mistry, 2005 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882454
Christie's (Auction House), Indian and Southeast Asian Art, 2005, Auction Catalogue
Christie's (Auction House). Indian and Southeast Asian Art. 21 September 2005 | Auction Catalogue | 00861925
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Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Elephant Study, Konark, 1975, Drawing
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Elephant Study, Konark, 1975 | Drawing
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Man on a Chair, 1978, Sculpture
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Man on a Chair, 1978 | Sculpture
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Relief-2, 1978, Sculpture
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Relief-2, 1978 | Sculpture
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Study for Head, 1979, Drawing
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Study for Head, 1979 | Drawing
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Seated Man, 1981, Sculpture
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Seated Man, 1981 | Sculpture
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Untitled, 1983, Painting
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Untitled, 1983 | Painting
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Dialogue-1, 1983, Graphic Art
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Dialogue-1, 1983 | Graphic Art
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Monologue-1, 1983, Graphic Art
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Monologue-1, 1983 | Graphic Art
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Dialogue-1, 1983, Painting
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Dialogue-1, 1983 | Painting
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Untitled, 1983, Painting
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Untitled, 1983 | Painting
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Untitled, 1983, Painting
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Untitled, 1983 | Painting
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Untitled (Female Nude), 1984, Drawing
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Untitled (Female Nude), 1984 | Drawing
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Maya Medallion: The Dark One 3, 1987, Painting
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Maya Medallion: The Dark One 3, 1987 | Painting
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Elephant, 1987, Sculpture
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Elephant, 1987 | Sculpture
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Woman and Child, 1988, Sculpture
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Woman and Child, 1988 | Sculpture
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Spatial Diagram 3, 1989, Sculpture
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Spatial Diagram 3, c.late 1980s | Sculpture
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Woman 3 (Study For River), 1989, Sculpture
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Woman 3 (Study For River), 1988-1989 | Sculpture
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Woman (Study for River), 1989, Sculpture
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Woman (Study for River), 1988-1989 | Sculpture
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Tree Spirit 2, 1990, Sculpture
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Tree Spirit 2, 1989-1990 | Sculpture
Dhruva Mistry (Artist), Spatial Diagram 5, 1990, Sculpture
Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Spatial Diagram 5, c.1988-1990 | Sculpture
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Kapur, Geeta (Author). When was Modernism, 2000 | Authored Book | 00845438
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              Mistry, Dhruva (Artist). Victoria Square Guardians - II, 1991-93. Bronze; Edition 1/3, c.1991-1993 | Sculpture | FineArts | 00604803

              Estimates

              ₹2,792,458 - 5,026,424

              $33,362 - 60,052

              Winning Bid

              ₹8,712,467

              $104,090

              Lot Ratio | Hammer Price / Lower Estimate

              3.12

              Dhruva Mistry

              ArtistDhruva Mistry
              TitleVictoria Square Guardians - II, 1991-93
              MediumBronze; Edition 1/3
              Datec.1991-1993
              Size13.39 x 9.84 in (34.00 x 25.00 cm)
              Lot Number18
              Auction HouseSotheby's
              Venue / LocationLondon
              Date of Auction26 September 2024
              Type of AuctionOffline
              Provenance
              Acquired directly from the artist

              Research Categories

              2_FineArts6_EconomicsArt14_IndoWorld
              Source
              Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art

              Related Links6

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              SothebysDhruva Mistry
              Research Categories3
              02Modern and Contemporary Indian Fine Arts06Economics of Art & Cultural Industry14India and her Relationship with the World
              Object
              Sothebys Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art 26 September 2024 London Auction Catalogue