My acquaintance with Ramendranath Chakraborty is a long-lasting one… The arrival of French woman artist Andre Karpeles at Santiniketan is a special event in Ramendranath’s life. Madam Karpeles was an expert in the art of woodcut. Ramendranath received her training with great interest, and in a short while the disparity between teacher and pupil got wiped out. He achieved a great command over the technique of woodcut and the ability to draw a subject according to that technique… Henceforth Ramendranath devoted his whole life to the art of printmaking.
Introduction
- Date of Birth
- 25 Oct 1902
- Zodiac sign
- Scorpio
- Date of Death
- 1955
- Age
- 52
Chronicled Highlights 71941 – 2007
Ramendranath Chakravorty was born in 1902.
In 2024, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of London in Winter (1947), offered in the Indian Modern Art by DeRivaz & Ives, which concluded on 17 February 2024 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹7,84,000 ($9,445). 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.
Go to the Himalayas. Go to Badrinath. Badrinath is a place of Sadhana and you will meet many a pilgrim on your way… As you respect Santiniketan and realize the spirit of this place so you should respect the spirit of Badrinath and the flow of its pilgrims. Try to understand the spirit that inspires them. Though they may not see the grandeur and beauty of nature around them with your eyes and may miss a large part of it, yet despise them not, and you will have something to learn.
In 2001, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Boatscape (1950), offered in the India Historical Lila: Auction of Indian Modern and Contemporary Paintings, Drawings and Graphic Art by Osian's, which concluded on 20 October 2001 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹31,500 ($656). 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.
On 11 July 2000, Ramendranath Chakravorty made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Grooming was presented as Lot 53 in Modern and Contemporary Paintings from the Indian Subcontinent, conducted by Bonhams in London, UK. This auction marked the artist's first recorded appearance in the public auction market, establishing the earliest chapter of their auction history.
In 2006, Ramendranath Chakravorty (1902 - 1955) A Retrospective of his Graphic Prints marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of Ramendranath Chakravorty, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production
In 2007, A Retrospective of Graphic Prints by Ramendranath Chakravorty marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of Ramendranath Chakravorty, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production
Economics of Art
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Public Auction Market (1987–2026) | Select Indicators
Annual Auction Sale Turnover
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 Ramendranath Chakravorty’s public auction market presence.
Average Sale Price Per Lot
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
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.
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