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Introduction

Zodiac sign
Capricorn
Age
94
Place of Birth
Jhelum, Punjab, Undivided India | Present-day Pakistan
Place of Death
New Delhi, NCT of Delhi, India
State Country of Birth
Punjab, Undivided India | Present-day Pakistan
State Country of Death
NCT of Delhi, India

Exhibitions

  1. 1952

    1. Free Mansion Hall, New Delhi, India
  2. 1953

    1. Gallery Art Modern, Mexico City, Mexico
  3. 1954

    1. India House, New York, USA
  4. 1955

    1. Thapar House, New Delhi, India
    2. Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK
  5. 1956

    1. National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  6. 1957

    1. Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
    2. National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  7. 1958

    1. Mumbai and Kolkata, India
  8. 1959

    1. All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
  9. 1960

    1. Artistry House, Kolkata, India
  10. 1961

    1. A C A Gallery, New York, USA (Travelling Exhibition London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Cairo, Hawaii, Tokyo, Montreal, Frankfurt and Paris)
  11. 1962

    1. Paper Collage & Drawing, Gallery Chemould, Mumbai, India
    2. 8th National Exhibition of Art, Invitee Section, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  12. 1963

    1. Paper Collage & Drawing, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
  13. 1964

    1. Metal Sculptures, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
    2. Paintings, Forum Gallery, New York, USA
  14. 1968

    1. Paper Collage, India House, New York, USA
    2. Paper Collage, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
  15. 1969

    1. Pundole Art Galley, Mumbai, India
  16. 1971

    1. 2nd Triennale - India, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  17. 1973

    1. National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  18. 1974

    1. A Handbook of Sculptures, National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, India
  19. 1975

    1. Metal Sculptures, Sculpture Centre, New York, USA
    2. World Trade Centre, Chicago, USA
    3. Wesleyn University, Connecticut, USA
    4. 3rd Triennale - India, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  20. 1977

    1. Pictorial Space: A Point of View on Contemporary Indian Art, Conceived and Compiled by Geeta Kapur, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India

      14 Dec 1977 to 03 Jan 1978

  21. 1980

    1. 01 Dec 1980 to 18 Dec 1980

  22. 1982

    1. Fifth International Triennale, New Delhi, India where was it held in Delhi
  23. 1983

    1. Exhibition of Contemporary Paintings and Sculptures, on the occasion of World Punjabi Writers Conference, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India

      23 Dec 1983 to 29 Dec 1983

  24. 1985

  25. 1986

    1. Retrospective Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  26. 1987

  27. 1988

    1. Burnt Woods, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
    2. Diamond Jubilee Exhibition, Inaugurated by H. E. Shri R. Venkataraman, President of India, Organised by All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India

      13 Feb 1988 to 27 Feb 1988

  28. 1990

    1. 17 Jan 1990 to 24 Jan 1990

    2. 23 Nov 1990 to 01 Dec 1990

    3. 09 Dec 1990 to 28 Dec 1990

    4. Award Winners: National Exhibition of Art 1955 - 1990, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
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Gujral, Satish (Artist). Satish Gujral, 1980 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882274
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Gujral, Satish (Artist). Satish Gujral, 1980 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882274

Chronicled Highlights 161957 – 2022

Satish Gujral — Jhelum, Punjab, Undivided India | Present-day Pakistan.
1957
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · Masterpieces & Museum Quality Indian Modern & Contemporary PaintingsMumbai · 05 December 2002
In 2002, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Condemned (1957), offered in the Masterpieces & Museum Quality Indian Modern & Contemporary Paintings by Osian's, which concluded on 05 December 2002 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹12,10,000 ($25,083). 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.
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Condemned, 1957 | Painting
Selling price
INR12,10,000
1% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 11,00,000 – 12,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 774
Medium
Oil on board
Dimensions
47.7 × 32.8 in (121 × 83 cm)
Lot
119 · Os.Mum/05.12.02
1957
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · Masterpieces and Museum Quality Series VIIIMumbai · 31 January 2007
In 2007, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Portrait Of Jawaharlal Nehru (1957), offered in the Masterpieces and Museum Quality Series VIII by Osian's, which concluded on 31 January 2007 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹1,02,00,000 ($230,926). 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.
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Portrait Of Jawaharlal Nehru, 1957 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,02,00,000
28% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 64,00,000 – 80,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 6,856
Medium
Oil on board
Dimensions
46.7 × 31.9 in (119 × 81 cm)
Lot
17 · Os.Mum/31.01.07
1959
Public Auction HighPainting
Sotheby's · Indian and Southeast Asian Art: Including Modern Indian PaintingsNew York · 01 April 2005
In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1959), offered in the Indian and Southeast Asian Art: Including Modern Indian Paintings by Sotheby's, which concluded on 01 April 2005 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹21,00,480 ($48,000). 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.
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Untitled, 1959 | Painting
Selling price
INR21,00,480
220% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 5,25,120 – 6,56,400
Rate per sq in
INR 11,884
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
14.3 × 12.4 in (36 × 32 cm)
Lot
156 · So.NeY/01.04.05
1964
Public Auction HighPainting
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 Gladiator (1964), 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 ₹22,79,190 ($51,000). 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.
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Gladiator, 1964 | Painting
Selling price
INR22,79,190
629% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 2,23,450 – 3,12,830
Rate per sq in
INR 1,994
Medium
Oil and Mixed media on canvas
Dimensions
32 × 35.7 in (81 × 91 cm)
Lot
35 · So.NeY/29.03.06
1971
Public Auction HighPainting
Sotheby's · Indian European and Oriental Paintings and Works of ArtNew Delhi · 09 October 1992
In 1992, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Abstract (1971), offered in the Indian European and Oriental Paintings and Works of Art by Sotheby's, which concluded on 09 October 1992 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹1,32,000 ($4,393). 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.
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Abstract, 1971 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,32,000
65% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 60,000 – 80,000
Rate per sq in
INR 44.58
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
49.8 × 59.4 in (127 × 151 cm)
Lot
175 · So.Del/09.10.92
1971
Public Auction HighPainting
Asta Guru · Iconic MastersMumbai · 24 November 2025
In 2025, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1971), offered in the Iconic Masters by Asta Guru, which concluded on 24 November 2025 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹2,08,86,243 ($234,171.97). 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.
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Untitled, 1971 | Painting
Selling price
INR2,08,86,243
248% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 50,00,000 – 60,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 10,360
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
42 × 48 in (107 × 122 cm)
Signature
S/d: Bottom Left
Lot
31 · AG.Mum/24.11.25
Provenance
Property from a collection based in New Delhi
1974
Literary ReferenceSculpture
Pundole · The Sculpture SaleOnline · 15 February 2024
Gujral is now using this kind of construction and assemblage on a large scale and in it combines techniques characteristic of building, agglomeration and fitting with the appearance of machines. The relief objects of his design have a quiet craftsmanship combined with the permanence and monumentality of sculpture
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Untitled, 1974 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR95,00,000
1257% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 5,00,000 – 7,00,000
Medium
Metal assemblage on wooden frame
Dimensions
53.7 × 53.7 in (137 × 137 cm)
Lot
32 · Pu.Onl/15.02.24
1986
Literary ReferencePainting
Saffronart · Evening Sale: Modern ArtNew Delhi · 16 September 2023
Painting, sculpture and architecture are manifestations of a single aesthetic. They are products of a total environment—a social and cultural system with parallels in literature, music and other arts.
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Untitled, 1986 | Painting
Selling price
INR78,00,000
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 70,00,000 – 90,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 2,025
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
47.8 × 80.5 in (122 × 205 cm)
Lot
69 · Sa.Del/16.09.23
1987
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First Auction Appearance | BOOK.AUCDrawing
Christie's · Contemporary Indian Art (Charity Auction)Mumbai · 20 December 1987
On 20 December 1987, Satish Gujral made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Drummer was presented as Lot 11 in Contemporary Indian Art (Charity Auction), conducted by Christie's 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.
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Drummer, n.d. | Drawing
Medium
Ink on paper
Lot
11 · Ch.Mum/20.12.87
1987
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · The ABC Series: Art, Book & CinemaNew Delhi · 20 July 2006
In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Couple I (1987), offered in the The ABC Series: Art, Book & Cinema by Osian's, which concluded on 20 July 2006 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹29,90,000 ($63,834). 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.
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Couple I, 1987 | Painting
Selling price
INR29,90,000
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 25,00,000 – 31,25,000
Rate per sq in
INR 1,389
Medium
Oil pastel and paper on board
Dimensions
36 × 59.8 in (91 × 152 cm)
Lot
61 · Os.Del/20.07.06
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 The Deity (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 ₹12,65,534 ($27,596). 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.
Gujral, Satish (Artist). The Deity, 1990 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR12,65,534
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 12,50,000 – 15,00,000
Medium
Burnt wood and mixed media
Dimensions
47.2 × 35.6 × 8.5 in (120 × 91 × 22 cm)
Lot
58 · Os.Del/15.10.04
1990
Literary ReferenceSculpture
Osian's · Indian Modern Fine ArtsNew Delhi · 27 February 2019
While responding to his inner being and the world around, Satish Gujral created new imagery, pictorial and sculptural, shifting from one material to another, unconventional or traditional, and that in rhythm with changing techniques in handling them. It is difficult to pinpoint which inspired what- the image ushered in the material, or vice versa. the affinity is amazing. The forms he created in three-dimensional and on flat surface are often deeply rooted in indigenous plastic traditions. Sometimes they are also strongly redolent of the memories and deeply felt perceptions of the artsand cultures of far countries. Deep waters from faraway lands and times meet in his work...In the relief sculptures (Burnt Wood), roughly between the late seventies and 1990’s, the dark memories of the past are transformed into ponderous presence of vengeful tribal deities. The blind Unreason that he encountered in the daily business of living was concretised in his sculptures.
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Deity Series, 1985-1990 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR28,80,000
60% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 12,00,000 – 18,00,000
Medium
Burnt Wood Relief
Dimensions
26 × 45.3 in (66 × 115 cm)
Lot
52 · Os.Del/27.02.19
1995
Public Auction HighPainting
Christie's · Indian Contemporary Paintings: Islamic Works of Art and Indian, Himalaya and South-East Asian ArtLondon · 16 October 1995
In 1995, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Playmates (1995), offered in the Indian Contemporary Paintings: Islamic Works of Art and Indian, Himalaya and South-East Asian Art by Christie's, which concluded on 16 October 1995 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹1,75,168 ($5,108). 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.
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Playmates, 1995 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,75,168
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 1,35,188 – 1,89,263
Rate per sq in
INR 128
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
37 × 37 in (94 × 94 cm)
Lot
10 · Ch.Lon/16.10.95
1995
Public Auction HighPainting
Christie's · Indian Contemporary Paintings: Islamic Works of Art and Indian, Himalaya and South-East Asian ArtLondon · 16 October 1995
In 1995, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Lady with Bird (1995), offered in the Indian Contemporary Paintings: Islamic Works of Art and Indian, Himalaya and South-East Asian Art by Christie's, which concluded on 16 October 1995 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹3,44,080 ($10,034). 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.
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Lady with Bird, 1995 | Painting
Selling price
INR3,44,080
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 2,97,413 – 3,51,488
Rate per sq in
INR 103
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
60 × 55.6 in (152 × 141 cm)
Lot
48 · Ch.Lon/16.10.95
2006
Retrospective ExhibitionSolo Exhibition Catalogue
Satish Gujral · Satish GujralNational Gallery of Modern Art · 28 February 2006
In 2006, Satish Gujral A Retrospective 1948 - 2006 marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of Satish Gujral, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Satish Gujral, 2006 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882279
2022
Featured on Auction Catalogue Cover | Sa.Onl/19.05.22Auction Catalogue
Saffronart · The Art of India Online AuctionMumbai · 19 May 2022
In 2022, an artwork by Satish Gujral 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.
Saffronart (Auction House). The Art of India Online Auction. 19 May 2022 | Auction Catalogue
Lots offered
63
Lots sold
48 · 76%
Lot
Sa.Onl/19.05.22

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