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Introduction

Zodiac sign
Scorpio
Place of Birth
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
State Country of Birth
Karnataka, India

Exhibitions

  1. 1978

    1. Opening Exhibition of Urja Art Gallery, Vadodara, India
  2. 1979

    1. Saishav, Photography Exhibition, Vadodara, India
  3. 1980

    1. All India Photography Exhibition, Mysore, India
  4. 1981

    1. All India Graphic Exhibition, Ahmedabad, India
    2. Young Student Exhibition, Planetarium, Vadodara, India
  5. 1982

    1. Urja Art Gallery, Vadodara, India
    2. British Council Gallery, Mumbai, India
  6. 1983

    1. Rebecca Smith Gallery, London, UK
    2. John Nevill Gallery, Canterbury, UK
  7. 1984

    1. Young Contemporaries, Sheffield, UK
  8. 1985

    1. Art Heritage, New Delhi, India
    2. 01 Feb 1985 to 13 Feb 1985

    3. Robert Hull, Fleming Museum, Vermont, USA
    4. Center Art Gallery, Pennsylvania, USA
  9. 1986

    1. Sarala Art Centre, Chennai, India
    2. VI International Triennale, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  10. 1987

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Alkazi, Ebrahim (Editor). Art Heritage 4, 1984-1985 | Journal
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Alkazi, Ebrahim (Editor). Art Heritage 4, 1984-1985 | Journal

Chronicled Highlights 131983 – 2011

Rekha Rodwittiya — Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

1983
Public Auction HighPainting
Sotheby's · Contemporary Indian Paintings: From The Chester and Davida Herwitz Charitable TrustNew York · 12 June 1995

In 1995, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Watched Hours (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 ₹65,008 ($2,070). 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.

Rodwittiya, Rekha (Artist). Watched Hours, 1983 | Painting
Selling price
INR65,008
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 78,513 – 1,09,918
Rate per sq in
INR 36.97
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
37 × 47.5 in (94 × 121 cm)
Lot
122 · So.NeY/12.06.95
Provenance
Chester & Davida Herwitz Collection, USA
1984
Public Auction HighPainting
Sotheby's · Contemporary Indian Paintings: From The Chester and Davida Herwitz Charitable Trust Part IINew York · 03 April 1996

In 1996, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Forty Days-Forty Nights (1984), offered in the Contemporary Indian Paintings: From The Chester and Davida Herwitz Charitable Trust Part II by Sotheby's, which concluded on 03 April 1996 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹97,534 ($2,875). 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.

Rodwittiya, Rekha (Artist). Forty Days-Forty Nights, 1984 | Painting
Selling price
INR97,534
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 1,01,775 – 1,69,625
Rate per sq in
INR 33.34
Medium
Watercolour on paper
Dimensions
45 × 65 in (114 × 165 cm)
Lot
171 · So.NeY/03.04.96
Provenance
Chester & Davida Herwitz Collection, USA
1989
Public Auction HighPainting
Sotheby's · Contemporary Indian Paintings: From The Chester and Davida Herwitz Charitable TrustNew York · 12 June 1995

In 1995, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Wait Before Dawn (1989), 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 ₹90,289 ($2,875). 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.

Rodwittiya, Rekha (Artist). The Wait Before Dawn, 1989 | Painting
Selling price
INR90,289
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 1,25,620 – 1,88,430
Rate per sq in
INR 17.32
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
66 × 79 in (168 × 201 cm)
Lot
120 · So.NeY/12.06.95
Provenance
Chester & Davida Herwitz Collection, USA
1989
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · The ABC Series IV: Art | Book | CinemaNew Delhi · 15 July 2008

In 2008, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Interim Of Time (1989), offered in the The ABC Series IV: Art | Book | Cinema by Osian's, which concluded on 15 July 2008 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹26,40,000 ($61,154). 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.

Rodwittiya, Rekha (Artist). Interim Of Time, late 1980s | Painting
Selling price
INR26,40,000
32% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 16,00,000 – 20,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 953
Medium
Mixed media on paper
Dimensions
58.7 × 47.2 in (149 × 120 cm)
Lot
119 · Os.Del/15.07.08
1990
Public Auction HighDrawing
Osian's · Masterpieces and Museum Quality Series: Indian Contemporary ArtMumbai · 02 December 2005

In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Pilgrims of Pantomine (1990), offered in the Masterpieces and Museum Quality Series: Indian Contemporary Art by Osian's, which concluded on 02 December 2005 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹5,75,000 ($12,467.48). 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.

Rodwittiya, Rekha (Artist). Pilgrims of Pantomine, 1990 | Drawing
Selling price
INR5,75,000
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 6,00,000 – 7,50,000
Rate per sq in
INR 192
Medium
Charcoal on paper
Dimensions
70 × 42.9 in (178 × 109 cm)
Lot
66 · Os.Mum/02.12.05
1994
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · The Masterpieces & Museum Quality Series: Indian Contemporary Art – Books, Paintings & SculptureNew Delhi · 15 October 2004

In 2004, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of When Tennessee Williams Came To Have Dinner With Me (1994), offered in the The Masterpieces & Museum Quality Series: Indian Contemporary Art – Books, Paintings & Sculpture by Osian's, which concluded on 15 October 2004 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹5,46,481 ($11,916). 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.

Rodwittiya, Rekha (Artist). When Tennessee Williams Came To Have Dinner With Me, 1994 | Painting
Selling price
INR5,46,481
9% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 4,00,000 – 5,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 82.65
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
70.9 × 93.3 in (180 × 237 cm)
Lot
37 · Os.Del/15.10.04
1995
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First Auction Appearance | BOOK.AUCPainting
Sotheby's · Contemporary Indian Paintings: From The Chester and Davida Herwitz Charitable TrustNew York · 12 June 1995

On 12 June 1995, Rekha Rodwittiya made their debut in the Indian public auction market when The Analytical Dialogue was presented as Lot 119 in Contemporary Indian Paintings: From The Chester and Davida Herwitz Charitable Trust, conducted by Sotheby'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.

Rodwittiya, Rekha (Artist). The Analytical Dialogue, 1988 | Painting
Selling price
INR72,232
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 94,215 – 1,57,025
Medium
Oil on canvas
Lot
119 · So.NeY/12.06.95
1996
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Modern Indian PaintingsOnline · 16 May 2002

In 2002, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of From Dawn Till Dusk (1996), offered in the Modern Indian Paintings by Saffronart, which concluded on 16 May 2002 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹2,25,600 ($4,598). 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.

Rodwittiya, Rekha (Artist). From Dawn Till Dusk, 1996 | Painting
Selling price
INR2,25,600
13% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 1,50,000 – 2,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 68.71
Medium
Acrylic and oil on canvas
Dimensions
70.1 × 46.9 in (178 × 119 cm)
Lot
194 · Sa.Onl/16.05.02
1997
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Indian Contemporary Fine ArtLos Angeles · 21 September 2001

In 2001, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1997), offered in the Indian Contemporary Fine Art by Saffronart, which concluded on 21 September 2001 at Los Angeles, achieving a sale price of ₹1,32,028 ($2,750). 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.

Rodwittiya, Rekha (Artist). Untitled, 1997 | Painting
Selling price
INR1,32,028
Rate per sq in
INR 38.87
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
71.5 × 47.5 in (182 × 121 cm)
Lot
148 · Sa.LoA/21.09.01
2004
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Modern Indian Paintings: Winter Online AuctionOnline · 02 December 2004

In 2004, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (2004), offered in the Modern Indian Paintings: Winter Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 02 December 2004 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹4,11,188 ($9,299). 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.

Rodwittiya, Rekha (Artist). Untitled, 2004 | Painting
Selling price
INR4,11,188
50% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 2,25,000 – 2,75,000
Rate per sq in
INR 103
Medium
Acrylic and oil on canvas
Dimensions
84 × 47.6 in (213 × 121 cm)
Lot
127 · Sa.Onl/02.12.04
2004
Public Auction HighPainting
Saffronart · Contemporary: Spring Online AuctionOnline · 16 March 2006

In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of A Chanced Meeting Between Nukata No Okimi And Serendipitious Yayavar (2004), offered in the Contemporary: Spring Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 16 March 2006 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹19,41,665 ($43,721). 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.

Rodwittiya, Rekha (Artist). A Chanced Meeting Between Nukata No Okimi And Serendipitious Yayavar, 2004 | Painting
Selling price
INR19,41,665
8% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 14,00,000 – 18,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 782
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
69 × 36 in (175 × 91 cm)
Lot
32 · Sa.Onl/16.03.06
2005
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · Indian Modern & Contemporary ArtNew Delhi · 18 March 2008

In 2008, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (2005), offered in the Indian Modern & Contemporary Art by Osian's, which concluded on 18 March 2008 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹20,40,000 ($50,222). 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.

Rodwittiya, Rekha (Artist). Untitled, 2005 | Painting
Selling price
INR20,40,000
70% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 8,00,000 – 12,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 472
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
72 × 60 in (183 × 152 cm)
Lot
102 · Os.Del/18.03.08
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  1. All Living Souls
    Tuli Research Centre for India Studies presents All Living Souls - Expressed in the Modern and Contemporary Fine & Popular Indian Arts Curated by Neville Tuli As part of launching the 16th Research Category for India Studies - "The Animal-Human-Nature-Continuum" we present a fascinating exhibition of modern and contemporary Indian fine and popular arts and their expression of the ideas and forms related to the dialogue between animals and humans, and the larger cosmic and spiritual thoughts which abide therein. Please visit the Exhibition and see the artworks by modern and contemporary masters such as Rabindranath Tagore, D.P. Roy Chowdhury, M.F. Husain, J. Swaminathan, J. Sultan Ali, Somnath Hore, Ganesh Pyne, Manjit Bawa, K. Laxma Goud, Krishna Reddy, Jyoti Bhatt, Rekha Rodwittiya, Amit Ambalal, among others, along with vintage and rare prints from the pioneering Indian chromolithographic presses such as Chitrashala, Ravi Varma, Calcutta Art Studio, Chore Bagan & Kansaripara.