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Introduction

Zodiac sign
Capricorn
Age
94
Place of Birth
Jhelum, Punjab, Undivided India | Present-day Pakistan
Place of Death
New Delhi, NCT of Delhi, India
State Country of Birth
Punjab, Undivided India | Present-day Pakistan
State Country of Death
NCT of Delhi, India

Exhibitions

  1. 1952

    1. Free Mansion Hall, New Delhi, India
  2. 1953

    1. Gallery Art Modern, Mexico City, Mexico
  3. 1954

    1. India House, New York, USA
  4. 1955

    1. Thapar House, New Delhi, India
    2. Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK
  5. 1956

    1. National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  6. 1957

    1. Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
    2. National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  7. 1958

    1. Mumbai and Kolkata, India
  8. 1959

    1. All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
  9. 1960

    1. Artistry House, Kolkata, India
  10. 1961

    1. A C A Gallery, New York, USA (Travelling Exhibition London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Cairo, Hawaii, Tokyo, Montreal, Frankfurt and Paris)
  11. 1962

    1. Paper Collage & Drawing, Gallery Chemould, Mumbai, India
    2. 8th National Exhibition of Art, Invitee Section, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  12. 1963

    1. Paper Collage & Drawing, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
  13. 1964

    1. Metal Sculptures, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
    2. Paintings, Forum Gallery, New York, USA
  14. 1968

    1. Paper Collage, India House, New York, USA
    2. Paper Collage, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
  15. 1969

    1. Pundole Art Galley, Mumbai, India
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Satish Gujral
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Satish Gujral

Satish Gujral — Jhelum, Punjab, Undivided India | Present-day Pakistan.

Gujral, Satish (Artist). Condemned. Oil on board, 1957 | Painting | FineArts | 00376631
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Condemned. Oil on board, 1957 | Painting | FineArts | 00376631

In 2002, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Condemned (1957), offered in the Masterpieces & Museum Quality Indian Modern & Contemporary Paintings by Osian's, which concluded on 05 December 2002 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹12,10,000 ($25,083). 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.

Gujral, Satish (Artist). Portrait Of Jawaharlal Nehru. Oil on board, 1957 | Painting | FineArts | 00896713
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Portrait Of Jawaharlal Nehru. Oil on board, 1957 | Painting | FineArts | 00896713

In 2007, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Portrait Of Jawaharlal Nehru (1957), offered in the Masterpieces and Museum Quality Series VIII by Osian's, which concluded on 31 January 2007 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹1,02,00,000 ($230,926). 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.

Gujral, Satish (Artist). Untitled. Oil on canvas, 1959 | Painting | FineArts | 00598070
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Untitled. Oil on canvas, 1959 | Painting | FineArts | 00598070

In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1959), offered in the Indian and Southeast Asian Art: Including Modern Indian Paintings by Sotheby's, which concluded on 01 April 2005 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹21,00,480 ($48,000). 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.

Gujral, Satish (Artist). Gladiator. Oil and Mixed media on canvas, 1964 | Painting  | 00880062
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Gladiator. Oil and Mixed media on canvas, 1964 | Painting | 00880062

In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Gladiator (1964), offered in the Indian and Southeast Asian Art: Including Modern Indian Paintings by Sotheby's, which concluded on 29 March 2006 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹22,79,190 ($51,000). 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.

Gujral, Satish (Artist). Abstract. Oil on canvas, 1971 | Painting | FineArts | 00371230
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Abstract. Oil on canvas, 1971 | Painting | FineArts | 00371230

In 1992, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Abstract (1971), offered in the Indian European and Oriental Paintings and Works of Art by Sotheby's, which concluded on 09 October 1992 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹1,32,000 ($4,393). 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.

Gujral, Satish (Artist). Untitled. Acrylic on canvas, 1971 | Painting | EconomicsArt | 00871762
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Untitled. Acrylic on canvas, 1971 | Painting | EconomicsArt | 00871762

In 2025, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1971), offered in the Iconic Masters by Asta Guru, which concluded on 24 November 2025 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹2,08,86,243 ($234,171.97). 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.

Gujral, Satish (Artist). Untitled. Metal assemblage on wooden frame, 1974 | Sculpture | FineArts | 00362224
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Untitled. Metal assemblage on wooden frame, 1974 | Sculpture | FineArts | 00362224

Gujral is now using this kind of construction and assemblage on a large scale and in it combines techniques characteristic of building, agglomeration and fitting with the appearance of machines. The relief objects of his design have a quiet craftsmanship combined with the permanence and monumentality of sculpture

Gujral, Satish (Artist). Untitled. Acrylic on canvas, 1986 | Painting | FineArts | 00355325
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Untitled. Acrylic on canvas, 1986 | Painting | FineArts | 00355325

Painting, sculpture and architecture are manifestations of a single aesthetic. They are products of a total environment—a social and cultural system with parallels in literature, music and other arts.

Christie's (Auction House). Contemporary Indian Art (Charity Auction). 20 December 1987, Bombay | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00861836
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Christie's (Auction House). Contemporary Indian Art (Charity Auction). 20 December 1987, Bombay | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00861836

On 20 December 1987, Satish Gujral made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Drummer was presented as Lot 11 in Contemporary Indian Art (Charity Auction), conducted by Christie's in Mumbai, India. This auction marked the artist's first recorded appearance in the public auction market, establishing the earliest chapter of their auction history.

Gujral, Satish (Artist). Couple I. Oil pastel and paper on board, 1987 | Painting  | 00880845
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Couple I. Oil pastel and paper on board, 1987 | Painting | 00880845

In 2006, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Couple I (1987), offered in the The ABC Series: Art, Book & Cinema by Osian's, which concluded on 20 July 2006 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹29,90,000 ($63,834). 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.

Gujral, Satish (Artist). Untitled. Burnt wood, leather, cowrie shells, ceramic bead, cotton cord and mirror, 1988 | Sculpture | EconomicsArt | 00167575
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Untitled. Burnt wood, leather, cowrie shells, ceramic bead, cotton cord and mirror, 1988 | Sculpture | EconomicsArt | 00167575

In 2026, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (1988), offered in the Autumn Auction Live by Saffronart, which concluded on 19 September 2026 at Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹3,12,00,000 ($328,421). 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.

Gujral, Satish (Artist). The Deity. Burnt wood and mixed media, 1990 | Sculpture | FineArts | 00600789
Gujral, Satish (Artist). The Deity. Burnt wood and mixed media, 1990 | Sculpture | FineArts | 00600789

In 2004, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of The Deity (1990), 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 ₹12,65,534 ($27,596). 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.

Gujral, Satish (Artist). Deity Series. Burnt Wood Relief, 1985-1990 | Sculpture | FineArts | 00337311
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Deity Series. Burnt Wood Relief, 1985-1990 | Sculpture | FineArts | 00337311

While responding to his inner being and the world around, Satish Gujral created new imagery, pictorial and sculptural, shifting from one material to another, unconventional or traditional, and that in rhythm with changing techniques in handling them. It is difficult to pinpoint which inspired what- the image ushered in the material, or vice versa. the affinity is amazing. The forms he created in three-dimensional and on flat surface are often deeply rooted in indigenous plastic traditions. Sometimes they are also strongly redolent of the memories and deeply felt perceptions of the artsand cultures of far countries. Deep waters from faraway lands and times meet in his work...In the relief sculptures (Burnt Wood), roughly between the late seventies and 1990’s, the dark memories of the past are transformed into ponderous presence of vengeful tribal deities. The blind Unreason that he encountered in the daily business of living was concretised in his sculptures.

Gujral, Satish (Artist). Playmates. Acrylic on canvas, 1995 | Painting | FineArts | 00371896
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Playmates. Acrylic on canvas, 1995 | Painting | FineArts | 00371896

In 1995, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Playmates (1995), offered in the Indian Contemporary Paintings: Islamic Works of Art and Indian, Himalaya and South-East Asian Art by Christie's, which concluded on 16 October 1995 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹1,75,168 ($5,108). 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.

Gujral, Satish (Artist). Lady with Bird. Acrylic on canvas, 1995 | Painting | FineArts | 00372267
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Lady with Bird. Acrylic on canvas, 1995 | Painting | FineArts | 00372267

In 1995, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Lady with Bird (1995), offered in the Indian Contemporary Paintings: Islamic Works of Art and Indian, Himalaya and South-East Asian Art by Christie's, which concluded on 16 October 1995 at London, achieving a sale price of ₹3,44,080 ($10,034). 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.

Gujral, Satish (Artist). Satish Gujral - A Retrospective 1948 - 2006. New Delhi: National Gallery of Modern Art, 2006 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue  | 00882279
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Satish Gujral - A Retrospective 1948 - 2006. New Delhi: National Gallery of Modern Art, 2006 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882279

In 2006, Satish Gujral A Retrospective 1948 - 2006 marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of Satish Gujral, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production

Saffronart (Auction House). The Art of India Online Auction. 19 May 2022, Online | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00862428
Saffronart (Auction House). The Art of India Online Auction. 19 May 2022, Online | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00862428

In 2022, an artwork by Satish Gujral was featured on the cover of Saffronart: The Art of India Online Auction (May 2022, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.

Economics of Art

Public Auction Market (1987–2026) | Select Indicators

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

Annual Auction Sale Turnover

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

Average Sale Price Per Lot

This measure calculates the Average Sale Price of all lots by Satish Gujral 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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