Introduction
- Date of Birth
- 02 Dec 1941
- Zodiac sign
- Sagittarius
- Place of Birth
- Mayurbhanj, Orissa, India
- State Country of Birth
- Orissa, India
Chronicled Highlights 13
Jatin Das was born in 1941 in Mayurbhanj, Orissa, India.
In 1996, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Ready Head (1976), offered in the Modern and Contemporary Indian Paintings: One Hundred Years by Sotheby's, which concluded on 08 October 1996 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹33,384 ($937.62). 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 2002, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Seated Woman In Red - Charge (1982), 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 ₹1,30,000 ($2,697). 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 1990, Jatin Das Retrospective 1968 - 1990 marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of Jatin Das, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production
In 1998, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Breathing Blue (1991), offered in the Twentieth Century Indian Art by Christie's, which concluded on 02 June 1998 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹1,17,930 ($2,827). 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 The Breathing Blue (Nude) (1991), offered in the Modern and Contemporary Indian Art by Christie's, which concluded on 30 March 2006 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹5,88,852 ($13,200). 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 09 October 1992, Jatin Das made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Descent was presented as Lot 168 in Indian European and Oriental Paintings and Works of Art, conducted by Sotheby's in New Delhi, India. This auction marked the artist's first recorded appearance in the public auction market, establishing the earliest chapter of their auction history.
In 2004, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Couple (1993), 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 ₹4,60,000 ($10,284). 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 2008, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of In Their Own Rhythm (1993), offered in the Indian Modern & Contemporary Art: 100 Years of Wonder by Osian's, which concluded on 19 January 2008 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹14,40,000 ($36,567). 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 Christ in Cross (1995), 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 ₹65,000 ($1,769). 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 Jade Couple (1995), 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 ₹5,50,232 ($11,998). 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 2002, Works on Paper A Retrospective Exhibition Spanning 40 Years by Jatin Das marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of Jatin Das, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production
In 2002, Drawings & Engravings A Retrospective Exhibition Spanning 40 Years by Jatin Das marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of Jatin Das, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production
In 2025, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Man-Woman in Terra Red (2009), offered in the Iconic Masters by Asta Guru, which concluded on 30 July 2025 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹17,56,920 ($20,131.7). 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.
Economics of Art
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Public Auction Market (1987–2026) | Select Indicators
Annual Auction Sale Turnover
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 Jatin Das’s public auction market presence.
Average Sale Price Per Lot
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
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.
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