I want to go to spaces that are unseen, unknown, the so-called unconscious. But, the conscious and the unconscious exist side by side for me. When something happens or unfurls on the surface, it may seem accidental, but in reality, it has been cooking just beneath for a long time. As in Nature, nothing is an accident for me.
Introduction
- Date of Birth
- 21 Feb 1941
- Zodiac sign
- Pisces
- Place of Birth
- New Delhi, NCT of Delhi, India
- Spouse(s)
- (shobha broota )vasundhara tewari broota
- Year Marriage Registered
- 1995
- Children
- Daughter pooja irrana (fromm married to shobha broota)
- State Country of Birth
- NCT of Delhi, India
1960
- Graduated from the Delhi College of Art, New Delhi, India
1960 – 1964
1965
- Teacher, Delhi College of Art, New Delhi, India
1965 – 1967
- Teacher, Jamia Millia Islamia College, New Delhi, India
1965 – 1967
- Teacher, Sarada Ukil College, New Delhi, India
1965 – 1967
1967
- Head of Art Department, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
1987
- Senior Fellowship, Government of India
1987 – 1988
2000
- Participated in art camp at Kochi conducted by Kerala Tourism, Kochi, India
Exhibitions
1965
- Participated in several group shows at Delhi Silpi Chakra and elsewhere in New Delhi
1971
- Words and Lines, New Delhi, India (with K. Khosa)
1972
- Graphics - Group 8, Manchester, UK
1973
- Touring exhibition of Contemporary Indian Art in Poland, Yugoslavia, Sweden, Bulgaria and Belgium
1975
- Third International Triennale, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1976
- International Art Fair Biennale - Cagnes-Sur-Mer, France
1978
- Fourth International Triennale, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1980
- National Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
- Contemporary Indian Art, Dubai, UAE
1982
- Man Series, Kolkatta, India
- Fifth International Triennale, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
- Modern Indian Painting' in Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington D.C, USA
- Contemporary Indian Paintings' in Darmstadt and other cities in West Germany
- India : Myth & Reality - Aspects of Modern Indian Art, Museum of Modern Art, Oxford, UK
1984
- Gallery 7, Mumbai, India
- National Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
- Tokyo Biennale, Tokyo, Japan
- Bangladesh Biennale, Bangladesh
1986
- Second Havana Biennale, Havana, Cuba
- 1st Baghdad Biennale - Festival of Art, Baghdad, Iraq
1965
- Participated in several group shows at Delhi Silpi Chakra and elsewhere in New Delhi
1971
- Words and Lines, New Delhi, India (with K. Khosa)
1972
- Graphics - Group 8, Manchester, UK
1973
- Touring exhibition of Contemporary Indian Art in Poland, Yugoslavia, Sweden, Bulgaria and Belgium
1975
- Third International Triennale, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1976
- International Art Fair Biennale - Cagnes-Sur-Mer, France
1978
- Fourth International Triennale, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1980
- National Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
- Contemporary Indian Art, Dubai, UAE
1982
- Fifth International Triennale, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
- Modern Indian Painting' in Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington D.C, USA
- Contemporary Indian Paintings' in Darmstadt and other cities in West Germany
- India : Myth & Reality - Aspects of Modern Indian Art, Museum of Modern Art, Oxford, UK
1984
- National Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
- Tokyo Biennale, Tokyo, Japan
- Bangladesh Biennale, Bangladesh
1986
- Second Havana Biennale, Havana, Cuba
- 1st Baghdad Biennale - Festival of Art, Baghdad, Iraq
1987
- Festival of India, Geneva, Switzerland
- Six Painters, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
Chronicled Highlights 221968 – 2015
Rameshwar Broota was born in 1941 in New Delhi, NCT of Delhi, India.
In 2003, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of What To Do (1969), offered in the Forty Masterpieces: 20th Century Painting and Drawing from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka by Osian's, which concluded on 27 March 2003 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹24,20,000 ($50,776). 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.
In 1995, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of That Unending Story (1971), offered in the Contemporary Indian Paintings: From The Chester and Davida Herwitz Charitable Trust by Sotheby's, which concluded on 12 June 1995 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹1,98,637 ($6,325). 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.
In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Queue (1971), 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 ₹27,60,000 ($63,245). 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.
Ambivalence of body and being, spirit and matter, fragility and resilience
In 2000, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Spectators (1978), offered in the Contemporary Indian Paintings: From the Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection by Sotheby's, which concluded on 05 December 2000 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹4,49,280 ($9,600). 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.
In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Numbers (1979), offered in the International Modern & Contemporary Art: Including Arab Indian, Iranian and Western Art by Christie's, which concluded on 24 May 2006 at Dubai, achieving a sale price of ₹4,17,05,760 ($912,000). 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.
In 2000, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Last Chapter (1982), offered in the Contemporary Indian Paintings: From the Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection by Sotheby's, which concluded on 05 December 2000 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹8,42,400 ($18,000). 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.
In 1995, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Man [14th] (1983), offered in the Contemporary Indian Paintings: From The Chester and Davida Herwitz Charitable Trust by Sotheby's, which concluded on 12 June 1995 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹1,53,476 ($4,887). 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.
In 1997, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Man Xv (1983), offered in the The Intuitive-Logic II: Modern & Contemporary Indian Paintings, Drawings, Graphics, Sculpture & Tapestry by HEART, which concluded on 15 November 1997 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹3,40,000 ($9,254). 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 26 March 1989, Rameshwar Broota made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Captive was presented as Lot 28 in The Times of India Auction of Timeless Art (Charity Auction) by Sotheby's of London, conducted by Sotheby's in Bombay, India. This auction marked the artist's first recorded appearance in the public auction market, establishing the earliest chapter of their auction history.
In 2002, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Other Space (1992), offered in the Indian and Southeast Asian Art: Including 20th Century Indian Paintings by Christie's, which concluded on 19 September 2002 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹13,88,686 ($28,680). 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.
Economics of Art
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Annual Auction Sale Turnover
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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 Rameshwar Broota’s public auction market presence.
Average Sale Price Per Lot
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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.
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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.
1973
- All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society Award, New Delhi, India
1975
- All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society Award, New Delhi, India
1976
- Award for Graphics, Hyderabad Art Society, Hyderabad, India
1980
- Man-II, National Award, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India
1981
- National Award, National Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India
1984
- Man-17, National Award, National Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India
1988
- L.N. Gupta Memorial Award, New Delhi, India
1997
- Kala Vibhushan, All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society, New Delhi, India
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