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Introduction

Date of Birth
1974
Place of Birth
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
State Country of Birth
Maharashtra, India

Chronicled Highlights 161998 – 2011

Jitish Kallat was born in 1974 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India.
1998
Public Auction HighPainting
Sotheby's · Indian Contemporary ArtNew York · 22 September 2006
In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Ancestral Fruit On A Siamese Twine (1998), offered in the Indian Contemporary Art by Sotheby's, which concluded on 22 September 2006 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹33,07,680 ($72,000). 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.
Kallat, Jitish (Artist). Ancestral Fruit On A Siamese Twine, 1998 | Painting
Selling price
INR33,07,680
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 27,56,400 – 36,75,200
Rate per sq in
INR 616
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
60 × 89.4 in (153 × 227 cm)
Lot
21 · So.NeY/22.09.06
1999
Public Auction HighPainting
Asta Guru · Contemporary Indian ArtOnline · 22 February 2008
In 2008, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Canis Familiaris/ A Dog'S Life (1999), offered in the Contemporary Indian Art by Asta Guru, which concluded on 22 February 2008 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹53,46,878 ($133,739). 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.
Kallat, Jitish (Artist). Canis Familiaris/ A Dog'S Life, 1999 | Painting
Selling price
INR53,46,878
197% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 16,00,000 – 18,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 1,625
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
70 × 47 in (178 × 119 cm)
Lot
46 · AG.Onl/22.02.08
2000
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Modern Indian Paintings: Winter Online AuctionOnline · 02 December 2004
In 2004, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Departure (Status - Boarding) (2000), offered in the Modern Indian Paintings: Winter Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 02 December 2004 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹3,21,694 ($7,275). 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.
Kallat, Jitish (Artist). Departure (Status - Boarding), 2000 | Painting
Selling price
INR3,21,694
61% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 1,50,000 – 2,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 110
Medium
Mixed media on canvas
Dimensions
41.3 × 70.9 in (105 × 180 cm)
Lot
145 · Sa.Onl/02.12.04
2001
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First Auction Appearance | BOOK.AUCPainting
Saffronart · Indian Contemporary Fine ArtLos Angeles · 21 September 2001
On 21 September 2001, made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Island Worship was presented as Lot in Indian Contemporary Fine Art , conducted by Saffronart in Los Angeles, USA. This auction marked the artist's first recorded appearance in the public auction market, establishing the earliest chapter of their auction history.
Kallat, Jitish (Artist). Island Worship, 1999 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,20,025
Rate per sq in
INR 23.96
Medium
Mixed media on canvas
Dimensions
60 × 83.5 in (152 × 212 cm)
Lot
78 · Sa.LoA/21.09.01
2001
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Indian Contemporary Fine ArtLos Angeles · 21 September 2001
In 2001, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Great Anxiety Of The Tiny Toe (2001), offered in the Indian Contemporary Fine Art by Saffronart, which concluded on 21 September 2001 at Los Angeles, achieving a sale price of ₹1,05,622 ($2,200). 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.
Kallat, Jitish (Artist). Great Anxiety Of The Tiny Toe, 2001 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,05,622
Rate per sq in
INR 32.46
Medium
Mixed media on canvas
Dimensions
47.5 × 68.5 in (121 × 174 cm)
Lot
80 · Sa.LoA/21.09.01
2001
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Contemporary: Spring Online AuctionOnline · 16 March 2006
In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled Specimen (2001), offered in the Contemporary: Spring Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 16 March 2006 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹18,92,000 ($42,603). 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.
Kallat, Jitish (Artist). Untitled Specimen, 2001 | Painting
Selling price
INR18,92,000
100% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 7,74,000 – 9,46,000
Rate per sq in
INR 465
Medium
Mixed media on canvas
Dimensions
68.5 × 59.4 in (174 × 151 cm)
Lot
121 · Sa.Onl/16.03.06
2001
Public Auction HighPainting
Christie's · Asian Contemporary ArtHong Kong · 28 May 2006
In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Naked Skyline - Porous Air (2001), offered in the Asian Contemporary Art by Christie's, which concluded on 28 May 2006 at Hong Kong, achieving a sale price of ₹27,08,672.5 ($58,923). 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.
Kallat, Jitish (Artist). Naked Skyline - Porous Air, 2001 | Painting
Selling price
INR27,08,673
296% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 4,76,249 – 6,84,585
Rate per sq in
INR 1,689
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
29.8 × 53.7 in (76 × 137 cm)
Lot
425 · Ch.HoK/28.05.06
2002
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Winter Online Auction: Modern Indian PaintingsOnline · 04 December 2003
In 2003, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Pain-Pleasure-Pause-Proceed (2002), offered in the Winter Online Auction: Modern Indian Paintings by Saffronart, which concluded on 04 December 2003 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹1,89,000 ($4,143). 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.
Kallat, Jitish (Artist). Pain-Pleasure-Pause-Proceed, 2002 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,89,000
51% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 95,000 – 1,25,000
Rate per sq in
INR 118
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
53.6 × 30 in (136 × 76 cm)
Lot
110 · Sa.Onl/04.12.03
2002
Public Auction HighPainting
Christie's · South Asian Modern + Contemporary ArtNew York · 25 March 2026
In 2026, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Anger at the Speed of Fright (2002), offered in the South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art by Christie's, which concluded on 25 March 2026 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹2,02,85,251.53 ($215,900). 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.
Kallat, Jitish (Artist). Anger at the Speed of Fright, 2002 | Painting
Selling price
INR2,02,85,252
332% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 28,18,701 – 46,97,835
Rate per sq in
INR 4,068
Medium
Mixed media on canvas
Dimensions
59.9 × 83.3 in (152 × 212 cm)
Signature
Signed, dated and titled '© 2002 JITISH KALLAT / ANGER AT THE SPEED OF FRIGHT' (lower right)
Lot
347 · Ch.NeY/25.03.26
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner via the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers, 2002
2003
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Summer Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary Indian ArtOnline · 12 May 2005
In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Acid Drop (2003), offered in the Summer Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary Indian Art by Saffronart, which concluded on 12 May 2005 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹10,87,900 ($25,125). 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.
Kallat, Jitish (Artist). Acid Drop, 2003 | Painting
Selling price
INR10,87,900
81% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 5,16,000 – 6,02,000
Rate per sq in
INR 101
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
60 × 179.9 in (152 × 457 cm)
Lot
144 · Sa.Onl/12.05.05
2005
Public Auction HighGraphic Art
Sotheby's · Indian and Southeast Asian Art: Including Modern Indian PaintingsNew York · 29 March 2006
In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Preface Bed Time Stories - I (2005), offered in the Indian and Southeast Asian Art: Including Modern Indian Paintings by Sotheby's, which concluded on 29 March 2006 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹18,76,980 ($42,000). 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.
Kallat, Jitish (Artist). Preface Bed Time Stories - I, 2005 | Graphic Art
Selling price
INR18,76,980
40% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 8,93,800 – 13,40,700
Rate per sq in
INR 513
Medium
Mixed media on 6 wood panels
Dimensions
29 × 126 in (74 × 320 cm)
Lot
134 · So.NeY/29.03.06
2005
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 Rickshawpolis (The Dented Chairot) III (2005), offered in the Contemporary: Autumn Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 07 September 2006 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹28,46,250 ($61,741). 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.
Kallat, Jitish (Artist). Rickshawpolis (The Dented Chairot) III, 2005 | Painting
Selling price
INR28,46,250
14% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 20,00,000 – 25,00,000
Medium
Acrylic and glitter on board; Oil, acrylic, enamel, aluminium paint on canvas
Lot
131 · Sa.Onl/07.09.06
2006
Public Auction HighPainting
Christie's · Asian Contemporary Art: Evening SaleHong Kong · 24 May 2008
In 2008, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Rickshawpolis 9 (2006), offered in the Asian Contemporary Art: Evening Sale by Christie's, which concluded on 24 May 2008 at Hong Kong, achieving a sale price of ₹85,16,540 ($200,107). 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.
Kallat, Jitish (Artist). Rickshawpolis 9, 2006 | Painting
Selling price
INR85,16,540
123% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 27,28,096 – 38,17,632
Rate per sq in
INR 1,361
Medium
Acrylic on canvas and two bronze sculptures
Dimensions
68 × 92 in (173 × 234 cm)
Lot
173 · Ch.HoK/24.05.08
2006
Public Auction HighPainting
Sotheby's · Modern & Contemporary Asian Art: Evening SaleHong Kong · 04 October 2008
In 2008, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Rickshawpolis - 3 (2006), offered in the Modern & Contemporary Asian Art: Evening Sale by Sotheby's, which concluded on 04 October 2008 at Hong Kong, achieving a sale price of ₹90,23,118 ($190,120). 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.
Kallat, Jitish (Artist). Rickshawpolis - 3, 2006 | Painting
Selling price
INR90,23,118
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 73,56,300 – 99,66,600
Medium
Acrylic on canvas with bronze gargoyles
Lot
So.HoK/04.10.08
2007
Public Auction HighPainting
Christie's · South Asian Modern and Contemporary ArtNew York · 16 September 2009
In 2009, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Dawn, Chorus - 7 (2007), offered in the South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art by Christie's, which concluded on 16 September 2009 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹1,86,91,140 ($386,500). 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.
Kallat, Jitish (Artist). Dawn, Chorus - 7, 2007 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,86,91,140
291% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 38,20,800 – 47,76,000
Rate per sq in
INR 2,433
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
95.9 × 80.1 in (244 × 203 cm)
Lot
557 · Ch.NeY/16.09.09
2011
Literary ReferencePainting
Saffronart · Summer Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary South Asian ArtOnline · 23 June 2022
The city street is my university. One finds all the themes of life and art ‒ pain, happiness, anger, violence and compassion ‒ played out here in full volume.
Kallat, Jitish (Artist). Untitled (Eclipse), 2009-2011 | Painting
Selling price
INR69,30,000
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 61,60,000 – 77,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 644
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
78 × 138 in (198 × 351 cm)
Lot
96 · Sa.Onl/23.06.22

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