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Introduction

Age
83
Place of Birth
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Place of Death
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
State Country of Birth
Gujarat, India
State Country of Death
Gujarat, India

Exhibitions

  1. 1964

    1. Gallery Chemould, Mumbai, India
    2. Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
    3. Gujarat State Lalit Kala Akademi, Ahmedabad, India
  2. 1965

    1. Gallery Chemould, Mumbai, India
    2. Art Now in India, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
  3. 1966

    1. Ghent, Belgium
    2. Kunika-Chemould Art Centre, New Delhi, India
  4. 1967

    1. Expo'67-India Pavilion, Montreal, Canada, USA
  5. 1968

    1. 20 May 1968 to 31 May 1968

  6. 1969

    1. Man and His World, Montreal, Canada, USA
  7. 1970

    1. 04 Dec 1970 to 22 Dec 1970

  8. 1971

    1. 2nd International Triennale - India, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
    2. Sao Paulo Biennale, Brazil
  9. 1973

    1. Dhoomimal Gallery, New Delhi, India

      11 Oct 1973 to 20 Oct 1973

    2. 10 May 1973 to 26 May 1973

  10. 1975

    1. Dhoomimal Gallery, New Delhi, India
    2. 3rd International Triennale - India, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  11. 1978

    1. 16 Oct 1978 to 24 Oct 1978

    2. Gallery Chemould, Mumbai, India

      06 Oct 1978 to 24 Oct 1978

  12. 1979

    1. Piraji Sagara Sculpture, Art Heritage, New Delhi, India
    2. Fukuoka Museum of Art, Tokyo, Japan
  13. 1980

    1. Participate in the international exhibition at Cagnes Sur-Mer, France
    2. Fukuoka Museum, Tokyo, Japan
  14. 1982

    1. 50 Modern Indian Painting 1930 onward, Hirshhorn Museum of Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D. C., USA
  15. 1983

    1. A retrospective exhibition jointly organised by C.E.P.T., Ahmedabad, Gujarat
  16. 1988

    1. Indian Contemporary Art. Tokyo: The Japan Association of Art Museums, Japan
  17. 1989

    1. Dhoomimal Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
  18. 1991

    1. Exhibition organised by Navdeep Pratishthan Ahmedabad, India
  19. 1996

    1. Paintings, Sculptures and Drawings, at Herwitz gallery, Amdavad ni Gufa, Ahmedabad, India
  20. 2005

    1. Revisualising India, From The Osian's Archive & Library Collection, Curated by Neville Tuli, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India

      16 Aug 2005 to 02 Sep 2005

  21. 2007

    1. 21 Oct 2007 to 03 Nov 2007

  22. 2017

    1. Whittled Space, Akara Modern, Mumbai, India

      10 Nov 2017 to 22 Dec 2017

    2. Divine Intervention, Akara Modern, Mumbai, India
  23. 2021

    1. Memories Arrested in Space, Akara Modern Mumbai, India
    2. Home is a Place, Interiority in Indian Art, Delhi Art Gallery (DAG), New Delhi, India

      12 Apr 2021 to 04 Aug 2021

  24. 2022

    1. When Attitude Takes Form, Akara Modern, Mumbai, India

      07 Apr 2022 to 14 May 2022

    2. Knotted Roots, Chatterjee & Lal, Mumbai, India

      23 Nov 2022 to 31 Dec 2022

  25. 2023

    1. A Beautiful Mind, Akara Modern, Mumbai, India

      09 Mar 2023 to 06 May 2023

  26. 2024

    1. 88 Years - 88 Masterpieces, Rabindra Bhavan, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India

      25 Jan 2024 to 02 Feb 2024

    2. Longing Belonging, Akara Modern, Mumbai,India

      12 Sep 2024 to 19 Oct 2024

  27. 2025

    1. Deconstructed Realms: India's Tryst with Cubism, DAG, New Delhi, India

      08 Feb 2025 to 05 Apr 2025

Sagara, Piraji (Artist). Piraji Sagara, 1968 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859779
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Sagara, Piraji (Artist). Piraji Sagara, 1968 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859779

Chronicled Highlights 101960 – 1997

Piraji Sagara — Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
1960
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · Historical Series IIINew Delhi · 24 November 2006
In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Farmers (1960), offered in the Historical Series III by Osian's, which concluded on 24 November 2006 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹4,80,000 ($10,698). 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.
Sagara, Piraji (Artist). Farmers, 1960 | Painting
Selling price
INR4,80,000
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 4,00,000 – 5,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 683
Medium
Oil on jute canvas pasted on board
Dimensions
28 × 25.2 in (71 × 64 cm)
Lot
49 · Os.Del/24.11.06
1962
Public Auction HighPainting
Sotheby's · Boundless IndiaMumbai · 29 November 2018
In 2018, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (Kashmir Landscape with Three Figures) (1962), offered in the Boundless India by Sotheby's, which concluded on 29 November 2018 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹18,75,000 ($26,817.93). 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.
Sagara, Piraji (Artist). Untitled (Kashmir Landscape with Three Figures), 1962 | Painting
Selling price
INR18,75,000
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 15,00,000 – 20,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 1,448
Medium
Mixed media on board
Dimensions
36 × 36 in (91 × 91 cm)
Lot
35 · So.Mum/29.11.18
1962
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Evening SaleNew Delhi · 17 September 2022
In 2022, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Mute Evening (1962), offered in the Evening Sale by Saffronart, which concluded on 17 September 2022 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹24,00,000 ($30,189). 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.
Sagara, Piraji (Artist). Mute Evening, 1962 | Painting
Selling price
INR24,00,000
100% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 9,00,000 – 12,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 1,114
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
38 × 56.7 in (97 × 144 cm)
Lot
40 · Sa.Del/17.09.22
1964
Public Auction HighPainting
Asta Guru · Collector's Choice: Modern Indian ArtOnline · 27 June 2025
In 2025, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1964), offered in the Collector's Choice: Modern Indian Art by Asta Guru, which concluded on 27 June 2025 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹41,62,037 ($48,645). 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.
Sagara, Piraji (Artist). Untitled, 1964 | Painting
Selling price
INR41,62,037
495% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 5,00,000 – 7,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 2,409
Medium
Mixed media on wood
Dimensions
36 × 48 in (91 × 122 cm)
Signature
S/d: Bottom Left
Lot
68 · AG.Onl/27.06.25
Provenance
Property from a collection based in Mumbai
1968
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · Indian Contemporary Art: Paintings, Drawings & SculptureMumbai · 09 February 2005
In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Stupa Of Nepal (1968), offered in the Indian Contemporary Art: Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture by Osian's, which concluded on 09 February 2005 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹3,45,000 ($7,906). 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.
Sagara, Piraji (Artist). Stupa Of Nepal, 1968 | Painting
Selling price
INR3,45,000
15% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 2,40,000 – 3,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 234
Medium
Mixed Media on board
Dimensions
41.9 × 35.2 in (107 × 90 cm)
Lot
3 · Os.Mum/09.02.05
1970
Public Auction HighGraphic Art
Pundole · The Fine Art SaleMumbai · 06 December 2017
In 2017, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1970), offered in the The Fine Art Sale by Pundole, which concluded on 06 December 2017 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹11,00,000 ($17,068.37). 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.
Sagara, Piraji (Artist). Untitled, 1970 | Graphic Art
Selling price
INR11,00,000
83% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 4,00,000 – 6,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 1,091
Medium
Mixed media on panel
Dimensions
28.5 × 35.3 in (73 × 90 cm)
Signature
S/d 'P.C. SAGARA 70' u.l.
Lot
46 · Pu.Mum/06.12.17
1972
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · 25th Anniversary SaleOnline · 03 April 2025
In 2025, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1972), offered in the 25th Anniversary Sale by Saffronart, which concluded on 03 April 2025 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹33,60,000 ($39,529). 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.
Sagara, Piraji (Artist). Untitled, 1972 | Painting
Selling price
INR33,60,000
68% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 15,00,000 – 20,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 754
Medium
Mixed media on wood
Dimensions
46.7 × 95.5 in (119 × 243 cm)
Signature
Signed and dated 'P. C. Sagara 72' (lower right)
Lot
129 · Sa.Onl/03.04.25
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist's family Private Collection, Mumbai
1982
Public Auction HighSculpture
Pundole · The Fine Art SaleMumbai · 25 September 2025
In 2025, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Head (1982), offered in the The Fine Art Sale by Pundole, which concluded on 25 September 2025 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹95,00,000 ($107,139.31). 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.
Sagara, Piraji (Artist). Head, 1982 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR95,00,000
692% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 8,00,000 – 12,00,000
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
38 in (97 cm)
Signature
Signed 'P.C. Sagara' on reverse
Lot
60 · Pu.Mum/25.09.25
1986
Public Auction HighSculpture
Osian's · Forty Masterpieces Museum Quality Series VIIMumbai · 09 September 2006
In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1986), offered in the Forty Masterpieces Museum Quality Series VII by Osian's, which concluded on 09 September 2006 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹10,20,000 ($22,045). 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.
Sagara, Piraji (Artist). Untitled, 1986 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR10,20,000
2% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 8,00,000 – 10,00,000
Medium
Mixed media on wood
Dimensions
47.8 × 35.7 in (121 × 91 cm)
Lot
33 · Os.Mum/09.09.06
1997
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First Auction Appearance | BOOK.AUCCollage
HEART · The Intuitive-Logic II: Modern & Contemporary Indian Paintings, Drawings, Graphics, Sculpture & TapestryMumbai · 15 November 1997
On 15 November 1997, made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Fishermen was presented as Lot in The Intuitive-Logic II: Modern & Contemporary Indian Paintings, Drawings, Graphics, Sculpture & Tapestry, conducted by HEART in Mumbai, India. This auction marked the artist's first recorded appearance in the public auction market, establishing the earliest chapter of their auction history.
Sagara, Piraji (Artist). Fishermen, 1970 | Collage
Selling price
INR60,000
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 75,000 – 1,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 59.01
Medium
Wood, nails and beads collage-relief
Dimensions
29 × 35 in (74 × 89 cm)
Lot
134 · He.Mum/15.11.97

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