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Subodh Gupta — featured artwork

Introduction

Date of Birth
02 Jan 1964
Zodiac sign
Capricorn
Place of Birth
Khagaul, Bihar, India
State Country of Birth
Bihar, India

Chronicled Highlights 132002 – 2018

Subodh Gupta was born in 1964 in Khagaul, Bihar, India.
2002
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Contemporary: Spring Online AuctionOnline · 13 March 2008
In 2008, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Let Me Make My Damn Art (2002), offered in the Contemporary: Spring Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 13 March 2008 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹1,66,06,000 ($410,633). 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.
Gupta, Subodh (Artist). Let Me Make My Damn Art, 2002 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,66,06,000
524% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 22,80,000 – 26,60,000
Rate per sq in
INR 8,543
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
36 × 54 in (91 × 137 cm)
Lot
11 · Sa.Onl/13.03.08
2003
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 Saat Samundar Paar (2003), 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 ₹5,06,62,495 ($1,190,378). 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.
Gupta, Subodh (Artist). Saat Samundar Paar, 2003 | Painting
Selling price
INR5,06,62,495
363% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 82,14,080 – 1,09,37,920
Rate per sq in
INR 6,919
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
62.2 × 117.7 in (158 × 299 cm)
Lot
172 · Ch.HoK/24.05.08
2004
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First Auction Appearance | BOOK.AUCPainting
Saffronart · Modern Indian Paintings: Winter Online AuctionOnline · 02 December 2004
On 02 December 2004, made their debut in the Indian public auction market when One Bicycle was presented as Lot in Modern Indian Paintings: Winter Online Auction, conducted by Saffronart in Online, India. This auction marked the artist's first recorded appearance in the public auction market, establishing the earliest chapter of their auction history.
Gupta, Subodh (Artist). One Bicycle, 2003 | Painting
Selling price
INR8,34,469
96% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 3,25,000 – 4,25,000
Rate per sq in
INR 211
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
44 × 89.8 in (112 × 228 cm)
Lot
133 · Sa.Onl/02.12.04
2004
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 Round The Corner (2004), 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 ₹10,02,760 ($23,158). 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.
Gupta, Subodh (Artist). Round The Corner, 2004 | Painting
Selling price
INR10,02,760
101% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 4,00,000 – 5,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 169
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
66 × 89.8 in (168 × 228 cm)
Lot
125 · Sa.Onl/12.05.05
2004
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Winter Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary Indian ArtOnline · 08 December 2005
In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (2004), offered in the Winter Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary Indian Art by Saffronart, which concluded on 08 December 2005 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹16,83,001 ($36,326). 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.
Gupta, Subodh (Artist). Untitled, 2004 | Painting
Selling price
INR16,83,001
40% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 9,00,000 – 12,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 252
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
80 × 83.5 in (203 × 212 cm)
Lot
170 · Sa.Onl/08.12.05
2005
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Winter Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary Indian ArtOnline · 08 December 2005
In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (2005), offered in the Winter Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary Indian Art by Saffronart, which concluded on 08 December 2005 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹22,11,009 ($47,723). 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.
Gupta, Subodh (Artist). Untitled, 2005 | Painting
Selling price
INR22,11,009
146% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 8,00,000 – 9,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 373
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
66 × 89.8 in (168 × 228 cm)
Lot
169 · Sa.Onl/08.12.05
2006
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Contemporary: Autumn Online AuctionOnline · 06 September 2007
In 2007, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (2006), offered in the Contemporary: Autumn Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 06 September 2007 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹1,00,05,000 ($244,920). 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.
Gupta, Subodh (Artist). Untitled, 2006 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,00,05,000
100% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 40,00,000 – 50,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 1,701
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
65.5 × 89.8 in (166 × 228 cm)
Lot
54 · Sa.Onl/06.09.07
2006
Public Auction HighSculpture
Sotheby's · Contemporary Art South Asia: Indian, PakistanNew York · 21 September 2007
In 2007, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (2006), offered in the Contemporary Art South Asia: Indian, Pakistan by Sotheby's, which concluded on 21 September 2007 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹1,10,43,990 ($277,000). 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.
Gupta, Subodh (Artist). Untitled, 2006 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR1,10,43,990
11% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 79,74,000 – 99,67,500
Medium
Mixed media life size sculptures of a family on a vespa
Lot
25 · So.NeY/21.09.07
2007
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Contemporary: Spring Online AuctionOnline · 13 March 2008
In 2008, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (2007), offered in the Contemporary: Spring Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 13 March 2008 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹1,81,35,500 ($448,455). 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.
Gupta, Subodh (Artist). Untitled, 2007 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,81,35,500
173% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 47,50,000 – 66,50,000
Rate per sq in
INR 2,916
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
69.5 × 89.5 in (177 × 227 cm)
Lot
80 · Sa.Onl/13.03.08
2007
Featured on Auction Catalogue Cover | So.NeY/17.07.07Auction Catalogue
Sotheby's · Indian ArtLondon · 17 July 2007
In 2007, an artwork by Subodh Gupta was featured on the cover of Sotheby's: Indian Art (July 2007, London), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.
Sotheby's (Auction House). Indian Art. 17 July 2007 | Auction Catalogue
Lots offered
84
Lots sold
39 · 46%
Pages
167
Lot
So.NeY/17.07.07
2008
Featured on Auction Catalogue Cover | Ch.Lon/11.06.08Auction Catalogue
Christie's · South Asian Modern and Contemporary ArtMumbai · 11 June 2008
In 2008, an artwork by Subodh Gupta was featured on the cover of Christie's: South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art (June 2008, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.
Christie's (Auction House). South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art. 11 June 2008 | Auction Catalogue
Lots offered
111
Lots sold
72 · 65%
Pages
192
Lot
Ch.Lon/11.06.08
2013
Featured on Auction Catalogue Cover | Sa.Onl/26.03.13Auction Catalogue
Saffronart · Modern and Contemporary Indian ArtLondon · 26 March 2013
In 2013, an artwork by Subodh Gupta was featured on the cover of Saffronart: Modern and Contemporary Indian Art (March 2013, London), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.
Saffronart (Auction House). Modern and Contemporary Indian Art. 26 March 2013 | Auction Catalogue
Lots offered
90
Lots sold
73 · 81%
Pages
123
Lot
Sa.Onl/26.03.13
2018
Featured on Auction Catalogue Cover | Sa.Onl/05.12.18Auction Catalogue
Saffronart · Contemporary Indian ArtMumbai · 05 December 2018
In 2018, an artwork by Subodh Gupta was featured on the cover of Saffronart: Contemporary Indian Art (December 2018, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.
Saffronart (Auction House). Contemporary Indian Art. 05 December 2018 | Auction Catalogue
Lots offered
44
Lots sold
44 · 100%
Pages
165
Lot
Sa.Onl/05.12.18

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