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b. 11 Apr 1887, Beliatore, Bankura Dist., West Bengal, India

d. 24 Apr 1972, Calcutta


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11 April 1887

Jamini Roy was born in 11 April 1887 in Beliatore, Bankura Dist., West Bengal, India.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Angel & Madonna. Tempera, late 1910s | Painting | FineArts | 00752293

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Angel & Madonna. Tempera, late 1910s | Painting | FineArts | 00752293

1919

Public Auction High

In 1999, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Angel & Madonna, 1919. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Portrait Of Van Gogh. Mixed media on cloth pasted on paper board, mid 1920s | Painting | FineArts | 00371644

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Portrait Of Van Gogh. Mixed media on cloth pasted on paper board, mid 1920s | Painting | FineArts | 00371644

1925

Public Auction High

In 2001, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Portrait Of Van Gogh, 1925. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Portrait Of Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn. Oil on cardboard, c.1925 | Painting | FineArts | 00554121

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Portrait Of Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn. Oil on cardboard, c.1925 | Painting | FineArts | 00554121

1925

Public Auction High

In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Portrait Of Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn, 1925. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Boatscape. Oil on canvas, late 1920s | Painting | FineArts | 00371646

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Boatscape. Oil on canvas, late 1920s | Painting | FineArts | 00371646

1929

Public Auction High

In 2001, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Boatscape, 1929. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Gopini with Offering. Tempera on cloth, early 1930s | Painting | FineArts | 00375751

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Gopini with Offering. Tempera on cloth, early 1930s | Painting | FineArts | 00375751

1931

Public Auction High

In 1997, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Gopini with Offering, 1931. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). King on a Tiger. Tempera on board, 1929-1932 | Painting | FineArts | 00336046

Roy, Jamini (Artist). King on a Tiger. Tempera on board, 1929-1932 | Painting | FineArts | 00336046

1932

Public Auction High

In 2018, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of King on a Tiger, 1932. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Krishna and Yashoda. Tempera on board, late 1930s | Painting | FineArts | 00417145

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Krishna and Yashoda. Tempera on board, late 1930s | Painting | FineArts | 00417145

1939

Public Auction High

In 2022, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Krishna and Yashoda, 1939. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). The Last Supper. Tempera, early 1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00376595

Roy, Jamini (Artist). The Last Supper. Tempera, early 1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00376595

1941

Public Auction High

In 2002, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Last Supper, 1941. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Three Mary's; Sketch Of A Woman (verso). Gouache on card, 1943 | Painting | FineArts | 00751272

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Three Mary's; Sketch Of A Woman (verso). Gouache on card, 1943 | Painting | FineArts | 00751272

1943

Public Auction High

In 1998, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Three Mary's; Sketch Of A Woman (verso), 1943. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Sketch Of Christ Series. Pen and ink, mid 1940s | Drawing | FineArts | 00371928

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Sketch Of Christ Series. Pen and ink, mid 1940s | Drawing | FineArts | 00371928

1945

Public Auction High

In 2001, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Sketch Of Christ Series, 1945. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Crucifixion. Tempera on cloth pasted on board, mid 1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00376524

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Crucifixion. Tempera on cloth pasted on board, mid 1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00376524

1945

Public Auction High

In 2002, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Crucifixion, 1945. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Gandhiji. Tempera on cardboard, 1945 | Painting | FineArts | 00599036

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Gandhiji. Tempera on cardboard, 1945 | Painting | FineArts | 00599036

1945

Public Auction High

In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Gandhiji, 1945. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Christ Series. Tempera on board, mid 1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00336051

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Christ Series. Tempera on board, mid 1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00336051

1945

Public Auction High

In 2018, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Christ Series, 1945. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Untitled (Seated Buddha). Tempera on canvas laid on board, c.1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00353642

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Untitled (Seated Buddha). Tempera on canvas laid on board, c.1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00353642

1945

Public Auction High

In 2023, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (Seated Buddha), 1945. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Untitled (Sita Haran). Embroidered carpet laid on jute, c.1930s-1940s | Graphic Art | FineArts | 00353688

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Untitled (Sita Haran). Embroidered carpet laid on jute, c.1930s-1940s | Graphic Art | FineArts | 00353688

1945

Public Auction High

In 2023, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (Sita Haran), 1945. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Christ's Body with the Virgins. Tempera on canvas, c.1944-1947 | Painting | FineArts | 00416080

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Christ's Body with the Virgins. Tempera on canvas, c.1944-1947 | Painting | FineArts | 00416080

1947

Public Auction High

In 2022, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Christ's Body with the Virgins, 1947. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Dancing Balakrishna with two Gopalabalaks. Tempera on canvas, late 1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00371528

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Dancing Balakrishna with two Gopalabalaks. Tempera on canvas, late 1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00371528

1949

Public Auction High

In 2001, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Dancing Balakrishna with two Gopalabalaks, 1949. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Radha & Nayikas. Gouache on paper board, late 1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00371667

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Radha & Nayikas. Gouache on paper board, late 1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00371667

1949

Public Auction High

In 2001, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Radha & Nayikas, 1949. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Mother and Child. Gouache on paper, late 1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00373125

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Mother and Child. Gouache on paper, late 1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00373125

1949

Public Auction High

In 2001, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Mother and Child, 1949. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Garuda On Horseback. Tempera on cardboard, 1946-1949 | Painting | FineArts | 00554122

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Garuda On Horseback. Tempera on cardboard, 1946-1949 | Painting | FineArts | 00554122

1949

Public Auction High

In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Garuda On Horseback, 1949. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). The Last Supper. Tempera on cloth pasted on cardboard, late 1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00332044

Roy, Jamini (Artist). The Last Supper. Tempera on cloth pasted on cardboard, late 1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00332044

1949

Public Auction High

In 2015, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Last Supper, 1949. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Christ Series. Tempera on mat pasted on cardboard, late 1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00336052

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Christ Series. Tempera on mat pasted on cardboard, late 1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00336052

1949

Public Auction High

In 2018, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Christ Series, 1949. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Baby Jesus And Mother Mary. Tempera on board, late 1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00417146

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Baby Jesus And Mother Mary. Tempera on board, late 1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00417146

1949

Public Auction High

In 2022, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Baby Jesus And Mother Mary, 1949. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Mother & Child Series. Tempera on Canvas, late 1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00417974

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Mother & Child Series. Tempera on Canvas, late 1940s | Painting | FineArts | 00417974

1949

Public Auction High

In 2022, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Mother & Child Series, 1949. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Krishna with Gopis. Tempera on cloth, 1950 | Painting | FineArts | 00332583

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Krishna with Gopis. Tempera on cloth, 1950 | Painting | FineArts | 00332583

1950

Public Auction High

In 2015, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Krishna with Gopis, 1950. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Untitled. Tempera on cloth laid on board, c.1950 | Painting | FineArts | 00546757

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Untitled. Tempera on cloth laid on board, c.1950 | Painting | FineArts | 00546757

1950

Public Auction High

In 2021, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled, 1950. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Cat with Fish. Tempera on Board, early 1950s | Painting | FineArts | 00417976

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Cat with Fish. Tempera on Board, early 1950s | Painting | FineArts | 00417976

1951

Public Auction High

In 2022, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Cat with Fish, 1951. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Maiden. Tempera on cloth, early 1950s | Painting | FineArts | 00419523

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Maiden. Tempera on cloth, early 1950s | Painting | FineArts | 00419523

1951

Public Auction High

In 2022, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Maiden, 1951. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Mother & Child Series. Tempera on cloth, early 1950s | Painting | FineArts | 00352231

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Mother & Child Series. Tempera on cloth, early 1950s | Painting | FineArts | 00352231

1951

Public Auction High

In 2023, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Mother & Child Series, 1951. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Deer. Ink and brush on paper, mid 1950s | Painting | FineArts | 00337279

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Deer. Ink and brush on paper, mid 1950s | Painting | FineArts | 00337279

1955

Public Auction High

In 2019, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Deer, 1955. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Christ Carrying Cross on Path to Calvary. Tempera on Jute, mid 1950s | Painting | FineArts | 00416361

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Christ Carrying Cross on Path to Calvary. Tempera on Jute, mid 1950s | Painting | FineArts | 00416361

1955

Public Auction High

In 2022, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Christ Carrying Cross on Path to Calvary, 1955. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Mother & Child. Tempera on cardboard paper, mid-late 1950s | Painting | FineArts | 00418012

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Mother & Child. Tempera on cardboard paper, mid-late 1950s | Painting | FineArts | 00418012

1957

Public Auction High

In 2022, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Mother & Child, 1957. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Ravana. Tempera on cloth, early 1960s | Painting | FineArts | 00419197

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Ravana. Tempera on cloth, early 1960s | Painting | FineArts | 00419197

1961

Public Auction High

In 2022, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Ravana, 1961. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Christ. Oil on canvas, 1964-1966 | Painting | FineArts | 00600753

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Christ. Oil on canvas, 1964-1966 | Painting | FineArts | 00600753

1966

Public Auction High

In 2004, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Christ, 1966. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Mother and Children. Gouache on paper, 1994 | Painting | FineArts | 00371257

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Mother and Children. Gouache on paper, 1994 | Painting | FineArts | 00371257

1994

Public Auction High

In 1995, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Mother and Children, 1994. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Crucifixion. Tempera on canvas, 1997 | Painting | FineArts | 00372813

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Crucifixion. Tempera on canvas, 1997 | Painting | FineArts | 00372813

1997

Public Auction High

In 2001, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Crucifixion, 1997. This record marked a defining moment in the artist's market history, reflecting both the significance of the work and its reception within the broader art world.

Bonhams (Auction House). Modern and Contemporary Paintings - From the Indian Sub-Continent. 12 June 2001, London | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00857230

Bonhams (Auction House). Modern and Contemporary Paintings - From the Indian Sub-Continent. 12 June 2001, London | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00857230

2001

Featured on Auction Catalogue Cover

In 2001, an artwork by Jamini Roy was featured on the cover of Bonhams: Modern and Contemporary Paintings (June 2001, New York), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

Bonhams (Auction House). Islamic and Indian Art - Indian Art Including Contemporary Indian and Pakistani paintings. 06 April 2006, London | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00857288

Bonhams (Auction House). Islamic and Indian Art - Indian Art Including Contemporary Indian and Pakistani paintings. 06 April 2006, London | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00857288

2006

Featured on Auction Catalogue Cover

In 2006, an artwork by Jamini Roy was featured on the cover of Bonhams: Islamic and Indian Art (April 2006, New Delhi), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). ABC Series III - Art, Book & Cinema. 29 March 2007, New Delhi | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00857311

Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). ABC Series III - Art, Book & Cinema. 29 March 2007, New Delhi | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00857311

2007

Featured on Auction Catalogue Cover

In 2007, an artwork by Jamini Roy was featured on the cover of Osians: ABC Series III (March 2007, Bengaluru), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

Art Bull (Auction House). Pre-independence Modern & Contemporary Masters. 22 February 2014, New Delhi | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00857521

Art Bull (Auction House). Pre-independence Modern & Contemporary Masters. 22 February 2014, New Delhi | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00857521

2014

Featured on Auction Catalogue Cover

In 2014, an artwork by Jamini Roy was featured on the cover of Art Bull: Pre-independence Modern & Contemporary Masters (February 2014, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

Asta Guru (Auction House). Modern Indian Art (No Reserve Auction). 21 December 2017, Mumbai | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00857605

Asta Guru (Auction House). Modern Indian Art (No Reserve Auction). 21 December 2017, Mumbai | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00857605

2017

Featured on Auction Catalogue Cover

In 2017, an artwork by Jamini Roy was featured on the cover of Asta Guru: Modern Indian Art (No Reserve Auction) (December 2017, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

Asta Guru (Auction House). Modern Indian Art. 14 May 2019, Mumbai | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00857667

Asta Guru (Auction House). Modern Indian Art. 14 May 2019, Mumbai | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00857667

2019

Featured on Auction Catalogue Cover

In 2019, an artwork by Jamini Roy was featured on the cover of Asta Guru: Modern Indian Art (May 2019, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

Asta Guru (Auction House). Modern Indian Art-No Reserve Auction. 28 June 2020, Online | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00857703

Asta Guru (Auction House). Modern Indian Art-No Reserve Auction. 28 June 2020, Online | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00857703

2020

Featured on Auction Catalogue Cover

In 2020, an artwork by Jamini Roy was featured on the cover of Asta Guru: Modern Indian Art-No Reserve Auction (June 2020, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

Saffronart (Auction House). The Art of India Online Auction. 19 May 2022, Online | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00857782

Saffronart (Auction House). The Art of India Online Auction. 19 May 2022, Online | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00857782

2022

Featured on Auction Catalogue Cover

In 2022, an artwork by Jamini Roy was featured on the cover of Saffronart: The Art of India Online Auction (May 2022, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

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