In 2007, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of A Day In The Life Of Landscape (2004), offered in the South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art by Christie's, which concluded on 20 September 2007 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹53,08,030 ($133,000). 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.
Introduction
- Date of Birth
- 1968
- Place of Birth
- Lahore, Pakistan
- State Country of Birth
- Pakistan
Chronicled Highlights 52004 – 2009
Rashid Rana was born in 1968 in Lahore, Pakistan.
In 2008, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Red Carpet - 2 (2007), offered in the Modern and Contemporary Indian Art: Summer Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 19 June 2008 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹2,00,10,000 ($466,108). 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 2008, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Veil # 6 (2007), offered in the Contemporary Art: Afternoon Auction by Sotheby's, which concluded on 02 July 2008 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹2,81,43,883 ($649,374). 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 2007, an artwork by Rashid Rana was featured on the cover of Christie's: Asian Contemporary Art (May 2007, New York), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.
In 2009, an artwork by Rashid Rana was featured on the cover of Christie's: South Asian Modern & Contemporary Art (June 2009, London), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.
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 Rashid Rana’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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