Introduction
- Date of Birth
- 10 Nov 1920
- Zodiac sign
- Scorpio
- Date of Death
- 18 Dec 2007
- Age
- 87
- Place of Birth
- Baroda, Gujarat, India
- State Country of Birth
- Gujarat, India
Chronicled Highlights 10
S K Bakre was born in 1920 in Baroda, Gujarat, India.
In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Still Life (1947), offered in the Islamic and Indian Art: Including Contemporary Indian Pakistani and Middle Eastern Paintings by Bonhams, which concluded on 28 April 2005 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹3,19,487 ($7,309). 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 2018, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1955), offered in the Boundless India by Sotheby's, which concluded on 29 November 2018 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹1,87,50,000 ($268,179.34). 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.
My interest in forms has gone far beyond the dull limitations of subject matter
In 2025, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Mona Lisa (1961), offered in the Historic Masterpieces by Asta Guru, which concluded on 17 December 2025 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹2,30,73,603 ($255,439.31). 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 2003, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Lady Reading A Book (1962), offered in the Fn-Fn: Figurative Non-Figurative Narration: Auctions of Indian Modern & Contemporary Paintings & Books by Osian's, which concluded on 27 November 2003 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹1,98,000 ($4,315). 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 2018, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (Cityscape) (1963), offered in the South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art by Christie's, which concluded on 12 June 2018 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹42,77,945 ($63,417.27). 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 2025, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1963), offered in the Collector's Choice: Modern Indian Art by Asta Guru, which concluded on 27 June 2025 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹1,98,46,125 ($231,957.27). 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 Untitled (1964), offered in the Indian And Southeast Asian Art: Including Modern And Contemporary Indian Art by Christie's, which concluded on 21 September 2005 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹11,59,488 ($26,400). 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 Moonlit Cityscape (1966), offered in the Contemporary Indian and Pakistani Paintings by Bonhams, which concluded on 14 September 2006 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹41,59,200 ($90,124). 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 08 October 1996, made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Untitled was presented as Lot in Modern and Contemporary Indian Paintings: One Hundred Years, conducted by Sotheby's 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.
Economics of Art
Record-high lots10
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 S K Bakre’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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