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Zarina Hashmi

Zarina Hashmi

Geminib. Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, Indiad. London, UK

Personality.Artist
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Chronicled Highlights6
Economics of Art179
Research Centre371
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Introduction

Zodiac sign
Gemini
Age
83
Place of Birth
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
Place of Death
London, UK
State Country of Birth
Uttar Pradesh, India
State Country of Death
UK

Chronicled Highlights 61989 – 2012

Zarina Hashmi — Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.

1989
Public Auction HighPainting
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 Phool (1989), 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 ₹29,10,510 ($73,000). 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.

Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Phool, 1989 | Painting
Selling price
INR29,10,510
265% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 5,98,050 – 7,97,400
Rate per sq in
INR 3,457
Medium
Cast Paper
Dimensions
29 × 29 in (74 × 74 cm)
Lot
3 · So.NeY/21.09.07
1993
Literary ReferenceGraphic Art
Saffronart · Spring Live Auction: Modern Indian ArtMumbai · 06 April 2022

Home is a foreign place I created for myself just to understand how I got here.

Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Wall, 1993 | Graphic Art
Selling price
INR16,20,000
44% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 7,50,000 – 11,25,000
Rate per sq in
INR 5,542
Medium
Etching on paper
Dimensions
19.5 × 15 in (50 × 38 cm)
Lot
55 · Sa.Mum/06.04.22
2005
Image 1/2
First Auction Appearance | BOOK.AUCSculpture
Christie's · Indian And Southeast Asian Art: Including Modern And Contemporary Indian ArtNew York · 21 September 2005

On 21 September 2005, made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Spiral was presented as Lot in Indian And Southeast Asian Art: Including Modern And Contemporary Indian Art, conducted by Christie's in New York, USA. This auction marked the artist's first recorded appearance in the public auction market, establishing the earliest chapter of their auction history.

Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Spiral, 1982 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR5,27,040
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 4,39,200 – 6,58,800
Medium
Cast paper, Edition 1/2
Dimensions
46.7 in (119 cm)
Lot
268 · Ch.NeY/21.09.05
2008
Public Auction HighSculpture
Sotheby's · Modern and Contemporary South Asian ArtNew York · 21 March 2022

In 2022, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Tasbih (Gold) (2008), offered in the Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art by Sotheby's, which concluded on 21 March 2022 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹2,78,19,619.38 ($365,400). 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.

Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Tasbih (Gold), 2008 | Sculpture
Selling price
INR2,78,19,619
422% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 38,06,735 – 53,29,429
Medium
Maple wood covered with formulated gold leaf and strung with leather cord
Dimensions
1 × 253.9 in (3 × 645 cm)
Lot
1 · So.NeY/21.03.22
Research Categories
02Modern and Contemporary Indian Fine Arts
2011
Public Auction HighGraphic Art
Christie's · South Asian Modern + Contemporary ArtNew York · 20 March 2019

In 2019, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Tears of the Sea (2011), offered in the South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art by Christie's, which concluded on 20 March 2019 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹73,16,417.5 ($106,250). 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.

Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Tears of the Sea, 2011 | Graphic Art
Selling price
INR73,16,418
52% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 34,43,020 – 48,20,228
Rate per sq in
INR 1,485
Medium
Freshwater pearls on handmade paper laid on board
Dimensions
71.3 × 69.1 in (181 × 176 cm)
Lot
471 · Ch.NeY/20.03.19
2012
Public Auction HighGraphic Art
Sotheby's · Boundless IndiaMumbai · 29 November 2018

In 2018, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Fleeting Moments (2012), offered in the Boundless India by Sotheby's, which concluded on 29 November 2018 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹37,50,000 ($53,635.87). 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.

Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Fleeting Moments, 2012 | Graphic Art
Selling price
INR37,50,000
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 30,00,000 – 50,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 1,285
Medium
Handmade paper stained with sumi ink, mounted on arches cover buff paper
Dimensions
54 × 54 in (137 × 137 cm)
Lot
27 · So.Mum/29.11.18

Economics of Art

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Currency
This section showcases auction lots that achieved record-high sale prices, tracked by the date each record was set based on the artist's historical auction data.

Record-high lots6

Public Auction Market (1987–2026) | Select Indicators

  1. Annual Auction Sale Turnover
  2. Average Sale Price Per Lot
  3. Square Inch Rate Trend
Currency

Annual Auction Sale Turnover

This indicator tracks the Total Annual Auction Sales value of Zarina Hashmi’s artworks, beginning in 1987 through to the present.
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 Zarina Hashmi’s public auction market presence.

Average Sale Price Per Lot

This measure calculates the Average Sale Price of all lots by Zarina Hashmi sold each year.
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

The Square Inch Rate normalizes prices by the size of each artwork, showing the average sale value per square inch over time.
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.

Research Centre

Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Untitled (Artist's Proof 1965), 1965, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Untitled (Artist's Proof 1965), 1965 | Graphic Art
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Flight I, 1966, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Flight I, 1966 | Graphic Art
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Man, 1966, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Man, 1966 | Graphic Art
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Rani's Garden, 1966, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Rani's Garden, 1966 | Graphic Art
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), L'homme Scul, 1967, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). L'homme Scul, 1967 | Graphic Art
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Couple, 1968, Print
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Couple, 1968 | Print
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Flying Form, 1968, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Flying Form, 1968 | Graphic Art
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Structure II, 1968, Print
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Structure II, 1968 | Print
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), The Gate, 1968, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). The Gate, 1968 | Graphic Art
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Untitled, 1968, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Untitled, 1968 | Graphic Art
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Flying Farm, 1968, Print
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Flying Farm, 1968 | Print
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Structure I, 1968, Print
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Structure I, 1968 | Print
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Untitled, 1968, Print
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Untitled, 1968 | Print
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Untitled, 1968, Print
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Untitled, 1968 | Print
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Untitled, 1969, Drawing
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Untitled, 1969 | Drawing
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Untitled, 1969, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Untitled, late1960s | Graphic Art
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Untitled, 1969, Print
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Untitled, 1969 | Print
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Untitled, 1969, Print
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Untitled, 1969 | Print
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Untitled, 1969, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Untitled, 1969 | Graphic Art
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Wall, 1969, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Wall, 1969 | Graphic Art
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Jaya Appasamy (Editor), Lalit Kala Contemporary, 1970, Journal
Appasamy, Jaya (Editor) and S.A. Krishnan (Assistant Editor). Lalit Kala Contemporary, April 1970 | Journal | 00857961
Jaya Appasamy (Essayist), Zarina, 1974, Essay
Appasamy, Jaya (Essayist). Zarina. In Lalit Kala Contemporary. 18. September 1974 | Essay | 00795723
D.C. Ghose (Author), Bibliography of Modern Indian Art, 1980, Authored Book
Ghose, D.C. (Author). Bibliography of Modern Indian Art, 1980 | Authored Book | 00845431
Electoral Roll, 1993, Edited Book
Electoral Roll, 1993 | Edited Book | 00846109
Anupam Sud (Curator), Mini Print '96, 1996, Group Exhibition Invitation
Sud, Anupam (Curator) and Gallery Espace (Organiser). Mini Print '96, 1996 | Group Exhibition Invitation | 00858795
Pran Nath Mago (Author), Contemporary Art in India, 2001, Authored Book
Mago, Pran Nath (Author). Contemporary Art in India, 2001 | Authored Book | 00845443
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Cities, Countries and Borders Prints by Zarina, 2004, Solo Exhibition Catalogue
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Cities, Countries and Borders Prints by Zarina, 2004 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882300
Christie's (Auction House), Indian and Southeast Asian Art, 2005, Auction Catalogue
Christie's (Auction House). Indian and Southeast Asian Art. 21 September 2005 | Auction Catalogue | 00861925
Christie's (Auction House), Modern and Contemporary Indian Art, 2006, Auction Catalogue
Christie's (Auction House). Modern and Contemporary Indian Art. 20 September 2006 | Auction Catalogue | 00861946
Christie's (Auction House), International Modern & Contemporary Art, 2006, Auction Catalogue
Christie's (Auction House). International Modern & Contemporary Art. 24 May 2006 | Auction Catalogue | 00861938
Christie's (Auction House), Modern and Contemporary Indian Art, 2006, Auction Catalogue
Christie's (Auction House). Modern and Contemporary Indian Art. 30 March 2006 | Auction Catalogue | 00861933
Christie's (Auction House), South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art, 2007, Auction Catalogue
Christie's (Auction House). South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art. 20 September 2007 | Auction Catalogue | 00861971
Sotheby's (Auction House), Contemporary Art South Asia, 2007, Auction Catalogue
Sotheby's (Auction House). Contemporary Art South Asia. 21 September 2007 | Auction Catalogue | 00861972
Yashodhara Dalmia (Author), Memory, Metaphor, Mutations, 2007, Authored Book
Dalmia, Yashodhara (Author). Memory, Metaphor, Mutations, 2007 | Authored Book | 00845423
Christie's (Auction House), South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art, 2008, Auction Catalogue
Christie's (Auction House). South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art. 11 June 2008 | Auction Catalogue | 00861999
Asta Guru (Auction House), Modern & Contemporary Indian Art, 2008, Auction Catalogue
Asta Guru (Auction House). Modern & Contemporary Indian Art. 21 August 2008 | Auction Catalogue | 00862006
Sotheby's (Auction House), Indian Art, 2008, Auction Catalogue
Sotheby's (Auction House). Indian Art. 02 May 2008 | Auction Catalogue | 00861994
Christie's (Auction House), South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art, 2008, Auction Catalogue
Christie's (Auction House). South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art. 20 March 2008 | Auction Catalogue | 00861989
Asta Guru (Auction House), Contemporary Indian Art, 2008, Auction Catalogue
Asta Guru (Auction House). Contemporary Indian Art. 22 February 2008 | Auction Catalogue | 00861981
Sotheby's (Auction House), South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art, 2009, Auction Catalogue
Sotheby's (Auction House). South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art. 17 September 2009 | Auction Catalogue | 00862046
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Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Untitled (Artist's Proof 1965), 1965, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Untitled (Artist's Proof 1965), 1965 | Graphic Art
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Flight I, 1966, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Flight I, 1966 | Graphic Art
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Man, 1966, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Man, 1966 | Graphic Art
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Rani's Garden, 1966, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Rani's Garden, 1966 | Graphic Art
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), L'homme Scul, 1967, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). L'homme Scul, 1967 | Graphic Art
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Couple, 1968, Print
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Couple, 1968 | Print
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Flying Form, 1968, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Flying Form, 1968 | Graphic Art
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Structure II, 1968, Print
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Structure II, 1968 | Print
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), The Gate, 1968, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). The Gate, 1968 | Graphic Art
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Untitled, 1968, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Untitled, 1968 | Graphic Art
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Flying Farm, 1968, Print
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Flying Farm, 1968 | Print
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Structure I, 1968, Print
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Structure I, 1968 | Print
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Untitled, 1968, Print
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Untitled, 1968 | Print
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Untitled, 1968, Print
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Untitled, 1968 | Print
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Untitled, 1969, Drawing
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Untitled, 1969 | Drawing
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Untitled, 1969, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Untitled, late1960s | Graphic Art
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Untitled, 1969, Print
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Untitled, 1969 | Print
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Untitled, 1969, Print
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Untitled, 1969 | Print
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Untitled, 1969, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Untitled, 1969 | Graphic Art
Zarina Hashmi (Artist), Wall, 1969, Graphic Art
Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Wall, 1969 | Graphic Art
20 of 197
Yashodhara Dalmia (Author), Memory, Metaphor, Mutations, 2007, Authored Book
Dalmia, Yashodhara (Author). Memory, Metaphor, Mutations, 2007 | Authored Book | 00845423
DAG (Organiser), A Visual History of Indian Modern Art, 2015, Group Exhibition Catalogue
DAG (Organiser) and Kishore Singh (Curator). A Visual History of Indian Modern Art, 2015 | Group Exhibition Catalogue | 00883457
Mortimer Chatterjee (Editor), Moving Focus, India, 2022, Edited Book
Chatterjee, Mortimer (Editor). Moving Focus, India, 2022 | Edited Book | 00846502

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                          Hashmi, Zarina (Artist). Man. Etching, 1966 | Graphic Art | FineArts | 00333371

                          Estimates

                          ₹400,000 - 600,000

                          $6,157 - 9,236

                          Winning Bid

                          ₹990,000

                          $15,240

                          Artwork Square Inch Rate (S.I.R)

                          5238.75

                          Lot Ratio | Hammer Price / Lower Estimate

                          2.48

                          Zarina Hashmi

                          ArtistZarina Hashmi
                          TitleMan
                          MediumEtching
                          Date1966
                          Size15.75 x 12.00 in (40.00 x 30.48 cm)
                          Lot Number13
                          Auction HousePrinseps
                          Venue / LocationOnline
                          Date of Auction08 March 2018
                          Type of AuctionOnline

                          Research Categories

                          2_FineArts6_EconomicsArt14_IndoWorld
                          Source
                          Original Prints Auction

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                          Prinseps Original Prints Auction 08 March 2018 Online Auction Catalogue