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Ramkumar

Ramkumar

Virgob. 23 Sep 1924, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, Indiad. 14 Apr 2018, New Delhi, NCT of Delhi, India

Personality.Artist
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Chronicled Highlights32
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Introduction

Date of Birth
23 Sep 1924
Zodiac sign
Virgo
Date of Death
14 Apr 2018
Age
93
Place of Birth
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Place of Death
New Delhi, NCT of Delhi, India
State Country of Birth
Himachal Pradesh, India
State Country of Death
NCT of Delhi, India
  1. 1930

    1. Schooling at Harcourt Butler School, New Delhi, India

      1930 – 1940

  2. 1944

    1. Enrolled at Sarada Ukil Art School (Evening class), New Delhi, India (Taught by Sailoz Mookherjea)

      1944 – 1945

    2. M.A. in Economics, St. Stephens College, Delhi University, New Delhi, India

      1944 – 1945

  3. 1949

    1. Studied Painting under Andre Lhote and Fernard Leger, Paris, France

      1949 – 1950

  1. 1945

    1. His stories got published by magazines 'Hans' and 'Prateek'. Produced four collections of short stories, novels, a book of travelogues and reminiscences and wrote numerous articles and essays in popular magazines.

      1945 – 1946

  2. 1948

    1. Journalism Trainee at the Hindi daily 'Hindustan'
  3. 1968

    1. Attended Documenta in Kassel as part of a delegation of Indian artists
  4. 1970

    1. J.D. Rockefeller III Fellowship, New York, USA
  5. 1971

    1. Organised-curated a travelling exhibition of 'Ten Indian Artists' to USA

Exhibitions

  1. 1948

    1. Group Exhibition of Artists in Delhi, at the All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
  2. 1949

    1. Town Hall, New Delhi, India
    2. Exhibition of Paintings at YMCA Hall, Shimla, India Field Marshal Cariappa Inaugurated the exhibition)
  3. 1950

    1. Gallery Barbizon, Paris, France
  4. 1952

    1. Group Exhibition of the 'Delhi Shilpi Chakra', New Delhi, India
  5. 1953

    1. Alliance Francaise, Mumbai, India
    2. Sixtythird Annual Exhibition, Presented by Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
  6. 1954

    1. Exhibition of Paintings, Inaugurated by Renowned Urdu Poet Josh Malihabadi, New Delhi, India
  7. 1955

    1. Prague, Czechoslovakia
  8. 1956

    1. Exhibition of Paintings, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  9. 1957

    1. Exhibition of Paintings, Alliance Francaise, New Delhi, India
  10. 1958

    1. Exhibition of Paintings, Krakow and Warsaw, Poland
    2. Seven Indian Painters in Europe, Gallery One, London, UK
    3. Participates in Group Exhibition at, Graham Gallery, New York, USA
    4. Graphics Exhibition (along with Husain, Tyeb Mehta, Gaitonde), Mumbai, India
    5. Eight Artists in Delhi, New Delhi, India
  11. 1959

    1. Exhibition of Paintings, Kumar Gallery, New Delhi, India
    2. Eight Indian Artists, New York, USA
    3. Sao Paulo Biennale, Brazil
  12. 1960

    1. Exhibition of Paintings, Kumar Gallery, New Delhi, India
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  1. 1949

    1. Town Hall, New Delhi, India
    2. Exhibition of Paintings at YMCA Hall, Shimla, India Field Marshal Cariappa Inaugurated the exhibition)
  2. 1950

    1. Gallery Barbizon, Paris, France
  3. 1953

    1. Alliance Francaise, Mumbai, India
  4. 1954

    1. Exhibition of Paintings, Inaugurated by Renowned Urdu Poet Josh Malihabadi, New Delhi, India
  5. 1955

    1. Prague, Czechoslovakia
  6. 1956

    1. Exhibition of Paintings, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  7. 1957

    1. Exhibition of Paintings, Alliance Francaise, New Delhi, India
  8. 1958

    1. Exhibition of Paintings, Krakow and Warsaw, Poland
  9. 1959

    1. Exhibition of Paintings, Kumar Gallery, New Delhi, India
  10. 1960

    1. Exhibition of Paintings, Kumar Gallery, New Delhi, India
    2. Wax and Ink Works on Paper, Kumar Gallery, New Delhi, India
  11. 1963

    1. Exhibition of Paintings, Kunika-Chemould Art Centre, New Delhi, India
  12. 1964

    1. Exhibition of Paintings, Gallery Chemould, Mumbai, India
  13. 1965

    1. Exhibition of Paintings, Kunika-Chemould Art Centre, New Delhi, India
  14. 1966

    1. Exhibition of Paintings, Grosvenor Gallery, London, UK
  15. 1968

    1. Exhibition of Paintings, Dhoomimal Gallery, New Delhi, India
  16. 1969

    1. 10 Feb 1969 to 25 Feb 1969

  17. 1971

    1. Exhibition of Paintings, Pundole Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
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Ramkumar (Artist). Ram Kumar, 1966 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882612
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Ramkumar (Artist). Ram Kumar, 1966 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882612

  1. 1948

    1. Group Exhibition of Artists in Delhi, at the All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
  2. 1952

    1. Group Exhibition of the 'Delhi Shilpi Chakra', New Delhi, India
  3. 1953

    1. Sixtythird Annual Exhibition, Presented by Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
  4. 1958

    1. Seven Indian Painters in Europe, Gallery One, London, UK
    2. Participates in Group Exhibition at, Graham Gallery, New York, USA
    3. Graphics Exhibition (along with Husain, Tyeb Mehta, Gaitonde), Mumbai, India
    4. Eight Artists in Delhi, New Delhi, India
  5. 1959

    1. Eight Indian Artists, New York, USA
    2. Sao Paulo Biennale, Brazil
  6. 1960

    1. 70th Annual Exhibition, Presented by Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, India
  7. 1962

    1. Revel Gallery, New York, USA
  8. 1967

    1. Exhibition of Paintings with Husain, Geeta Gallery, New Delhi, India
    2. Exhibition of Paintings with Husain in Prague
  9. 1970

    1. Indian Painters in Tehran, Presented by Gallery Chemould, at Gallery Negar, Tehran, Iran
  10. 1971

    1. Ten Indian Artists, Travelling Exhibition in USA
  11. 1973

    1. Contemporary Indian Art, Travelling Exhibition in USA
  12. 1974

    1. Season's Inaugural Show, Presented by Dhoomimal Gallery, New Delhi, India

      30 Sep 1974 to 08 Oct 1974

  13. 1980

    1. Exhibites Six Oils on Canvas, Sao Paulo Biennale, Brazil
    2. Contemporary Asian Artists, Fukuoka Art Museum, Japan
  14. 1982

    1. Contemporary Indian Art, Festival of India, Royal Academy of Arts, London, UK
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Chronicled Highlights

Economics of Art

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Public Auction Market (1987–2026) | Select Indicators

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

This indicator tracks the Total Annual Auction Sales value of Ramkumar’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 Ramkumar’s public auction market presence.

Average Sale Price Per Lot

This measure calculates the Average Sale Price of all lots by Ramkumar 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.

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Research Centre

Ratan Parimoo (Author), Studies in Modern Indian Art, 1975, Authored Book
Parimoo, Ratan (Author). Studies in Modern Indian Art, 1975 | Authored Book | 00845450
Ramkumar (Artist), Dark Forest, 1976, Painting
Ramkumar (Artist). Dark Forest, 1976 | Painting
Geeta Kapur (Author), When was Modernism, 2000, Authored Book
Kapur, Geeta (Author). When was Modernism, 2000 | Authored Book | 00845438
Rati Bartholomew (Editor), Richard Bartholomew, 2012, Edited Book
Bartholomew, Rati (Editor). Richard Bartholomew, 2012 | Edited Book | 00846403

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                          Ramkumar (Artist). Untitled. Mixed media on paper, 1955 | Painting | FineArts | 00603924

                          Estimates

                          ₹1,660,000 - 2,490,000

                          $20,000 - 30,000

                          Winning Bid

                          ₹11,952,000

                          $144,000

                          Artwork Square Inch Rate (S.I.R)

                          72471.36

                          Lot Ratio | Hammer Price / Lower Estimate

                          7.20

                          Ramkumar | 23 Sep 1924 – 14 Apr 2018

                          ArtistRamkumar
                          TitleUntitled
                          MediumMixed media on paper
                          Date1955
                          Size14.96 x 11.02 in (38.00 x 28.00 cm)
                          Lot Number9
                          Auction HouseSaffronart
                          Venue / LocationOnline
                          Date of Auction27 June 2024
                          Type of AuctionOnline
                          Provenance
                          Acquired directly from the artist by Andr Padoux while based in India, 1953-1959 Collection of Andr Padoux, France Thence by descent Property of a Gentleman, Paris

                          Research Categories

                          2_FineArts6_EconomicsArt14_IndoWorld
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                          Summer Online Auction