Satish Gujral | Tuli Research Centre for India Studies

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

1952
1. Free Mansion Hall, New Delhi, India
1953
1. Gallery Art Modern, Mexico City, Mexico
1954
1. India House, New York, USA
1955
1. Thapar House, New Delhi, India
2. Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK
1956
1. National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1957
1. Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
2. National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1958
1. Mumbai and Kolkata, India
1959
1. All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
1960
1. Artistry House, Kolkata, India
1961
1. A C A Gallery, New York, USA (Travelling Exhibition London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Cairo, Hawaii, Tokyo, Montreal, Frankfurt and Paris)
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
1963
1. Paper Collage & Drawing, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
1964
1. Metal Sculptures, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
2. Paintings, Forum Gallery, New York, USA
1968
1. Paper Collage, India House, New York, USA
2. Paper Collage, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
1969
1. Pundole Art Galley, Mumbai, India
1971
1. 2nd Triennale - India, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1973
1. National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1974
1. A Handbook of Sculptures, National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, India
1975
1. Metal Sculptures, Sculpture Centre, New York, USA
2. World Trade Centre, Chicago, USA
3. Wesleyn University, Connecticut, USA
4. 3rd Triennale - India, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1977
1. Pictorial Space: A Point of View on Contemporary Indian Art, Conceived and Compiled by Geeta Kapur, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  14 Dec 1977 to 03 Jan 1978
1980
1. 01 Dec 1980 to 18 Dec 1980
1982
1. Fifth International Triennale, New Delhi, India where was it held in Delhi
1983
1. Exhibition of Contemporary Paintings and Sculptures, on the occasion of World Punjabi Writers Conference, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  23 Dec 1983 to 29 Dec 1983
1985
1986
1. Retrospective Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1987
1988
1. Burnt Woods, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
2. Diamond Jubilee Exhibition, Inaugurated by H. E. Shri R. Venkataraman, President of India, Organised by All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
  13 Feb 1988 to 27 Feb 1988
1990
1. 17 Jan 1990 to 24 Jan 1990
2. 23 Nov 1990 to 01 Dec 1990
3. 09 Dec 1990 to 28 Dec 1990
4. Award Winners: National Exhibition of Art 1955 - 1990, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1991
1. National Exposition of Contemporary Art, National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, India
2. Masters: Best of Some Outstanding Delhi Artists, Organised by Vadehra Art Gallery at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
  01 Oct 1991 to 07 Oct 1991
1992
1. Burnt Wood Sculpture, Sakshi Gallery, Chennai, India
2. Burnt Wood Sculpture, Sakshi Gallery, Bengaluru, India
3. Petals of Offering: An Exhibition of Paintings, Sculptures and Graphics Felicitating Prof. B. C. Sanyal on his Ninetieth Birthday, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  22 Apr 1992
1993
1. Sculpture and Paintings, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
2. 20 Nov 1993 to 27 Nov 1993
1994
1. Drawing '94, Presented by Gallery Espace at, All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
  03 Apr 1994 to 14 Apr 1994
1995
1. 19 Feb 1995 to 03 Mar 1995
2. AIFACS Regional Centre Inaugural Exhibition, Inaugurated by Prof. B. N. Goswami, All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), Panchkula, Haryana, India
  25 Nov 1995 to 17 Dec 1995
3. Paintings, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
1996
1. Paintings, Taj Hotel, Kolkata, India
1997
2. Major Trends in Indian Art, Curated by Rm. Palaniappan, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  25 Sep 1997 to 12 Oct 1997
1998
1. Octavio Paz Memorial Exhibition, Mexico City, Mexico
2. Painting and Sculpture, Millennium Hotel Gallery, Sydney, Australia
3. 28 Oct 1998 to 04 Nov 1998
1999
1. Painting & Sculpture, Orient Art Gallery, Dubai, UAE
2. Satish Gujral '1998 - 99: Paintings, Drawings and Granites, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
  01 Feb 1999 to 10 Feb 1999
3. Paintings, Kumar Art Gallery, New Delhi, India

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Gujral, Satish (Artist). Satish Gujral, 1980 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882274

1952
1. Free Mansion Hall, New Delhi, India
1953
1. Gallery Art Modern, Mexico City, Mexico
1954
1. India House, New York, USA
1955
1. Thapar House, New Delhi, India
2. Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK
1957
1. Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
1958
1. Mumbai and Kolkata, India
1959
1. All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
1960
1. Artistry House, Kolkata, India
1961
1. A C A Gallery, New York, USA (Travelling Exhibition London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Cairo, Hawaii, Tokyo, Montreal, Frankfurt and Paris)
1962
1. Paper Collage & Drawing, Gallery Chemould, Mumbai, India
1963
1. Paper Collage & Drawing, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
1964
1. Metal Sculptures, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
2. Paintings, Forum Gallery, New York, USA
1968
1. Paper Collage, India House, New York, USA
2. Paper Collage, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
1969
1. Pundole Art Galley, Mumbai, India
1975
1. Metal Sculptures, Sculpture Centre, New York, USA
2. World Trade Centre, Chicago, USA
3. Wesleyn University, Connecticut, USA
1980
1. 01 Dec 1980 to 18 Dec 1980
1986
1. Retrospective Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1987
1988
1. Burnt Woods, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
1990
1. 17 Jan 1990 to 24 Jan 1990
2. 23 Nov 1990 to 01 Dec 1990
3. 09 Dec 1990 to 28 Dec 1990
1992
1. Burnt Wood Sculpture, Sakshi Gallery, Chennai, India
2. Burnt Wood Sculpture, Sakshi Gallery, Bengaluru, India
1993
1. Sculpture and Paintings, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
2. 20 Nov 1993 to 27 Nov 1993
1995
1. 19 Feb 1995 to 03 Mar 1995
2. Paintings, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
1996
1. Paintings, Taj Hotel, Kolkata, India
1997
1998
1. Octavio Paz Memorial Exhibition, Mexico City, Mexico
2. Painting and Sculpture, Millennium Hotel Gallery, Sydney, Australia
3. 28 Oct 1998 to 04 Nov 1998
1999
1. Painting & Sculpture, Orient Art Gallery, Dubai, UAE
2. Satish Gujral '1998 - 99: Paintings, Drawings and Granites, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
  01 Feb 1999 to 10 Feb 1999
3. Paintings, Kumar Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
2000
1. Paintings, Sculpture & Drawing, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
2001
1. 06 Feb 2001 to 14 Feb 2001
2. 19 Oct 2001 to 26 Oct 2001
2002
1. Paintings and Sculptures, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
2. Gallery Artsindia, New York, USA
2003
1. Paintings, Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India
  06 Oct 2003 to 13 Oct 2003
2004
1. 23 Apr 2004 to 16 May 2004
2005
1. 03 Feb 2005 to 10 Feb 2005
2. 01 Feb 2005
2006
1. 01 Feb 2006 to 28 Feb 2006
2007
1. 15 Oct 2007 to 27 Oct 2007
2. 16 Oct 2007 to 06 Nov 2007
2008
1. 30 Mar 2008 to 05 Apr 2008
2009
1. Paintings and Sculptures, Aakriti Art Gallery, Kolkata, India
2010
1. 06 Feb 2010 to 23 Feb 2010
2011
1. 07 Apr 2011 to 13 Apr 2011
2016
1. 21 Jan 2016 to 20 Feb 2016
2023
1. Iconic: Masterpieces of Indian Modern Art Edition 03, DAG Modern???, New Delhi, India
  26 Nov 2023 to 16 Dec 2023

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Gujral, Satish (Artist). Satish Gujral, 1980 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882274

1956
1. National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1957
1. National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1962
1. 8th National Exhibition of Art, Invitee Section, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1971
1. 2nd Triennale - India, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1973
1. National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1974
1. A Handbook of Sculptures, National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, India
1975
1. 3rd Triennale - India, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1977
1. Pictorial Space: A Point of View on Contemporary Indian Art, Conceived and Compiled by Geeta Kapur, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  14 Dec 1977 to 03 Jan 1978
1982
1. Fifth International Triennale, New Delhi, India where was it held in Delhi
1983
1. Exhibition of Contemporary Paintings and Sculptures, on the occasion of World Punjabi Writers Conference, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  23 Dec 1983 to 29 Dec 1983
1985
1988
1. Diamond Jubilee Exhibition, Inaugurated by H. E. Shri R. Venkataraman, President of India, Organised by All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
  13 Feb 1988 to 27 Feb 1988
1990
1. Award Winners: National Exhibition of Art 1955 - 1990, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
1991
1. National Exposition of Contemporary Art, National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, India
2. Masters: Best of Some Outstanding Delhi Artists, Organised by Vadehra Art Gallery at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
  01 Oct 1991 to 07 Oct 1991
1992
1. Petals of Offering: An Exhibition of Paintings, Sculptures and Graphics Felicitating Prof. B. C. Sanyal on his Ninetieth Birthday, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  22 Apr 1992
1994
1. Drawing '94, Presented by Gallery Espace at, All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), New Delhi, India
  03 Apr 1994 to 14 Apr 1994
1995
1. AIFACS Regional Centre Inaugural Exhibition, Inaugurated by Prof. B. N. Goswami, All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), Panchkula, Haryana, India
  25 Nov 1995 to 17 Dec 1995
1997
1. Major Trends in Indian Art, Curated by Rm. Palaniappan, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  25 Sep 1997 to 12 Oct 1997
1999
1. 10th Anniversary Show, Presented by Gallerie Ganesha at Exhibition Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India
  22 Oct 1999 to 29 Oct 1999
2. Gallerie Ganesha, New Delhi, India
  22 Oct 1999 to 10 Nov 1999
2001
1. 12th Anniversary Show, Presented by Gallerie Ganesha at, The Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India
  16 Nov 2001 to 22 Nov 2001
2002
1. Nayika, Presented by Gallerie Ganesha at, Shridharani Gallery, Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, India
  28 Oct 2002 to 06 Nov 2002
2003
1. Contemporary Indian Art: A Journey to the Past, through the Present, unto the Future, Dhoomial Gallery, New Delhi, India
2004
1. 15 Dec 2004 to 22 Dec 2004
2005
1. Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  22 Apr 2005 to 27 Apr 2005
2. Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
  30 Apr 2005 to 14 May 2005
3. Revisualising India, From The Osian's Archive & Library Collection, Rabindra Bhavan Galleries, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
  16 Aug 2005 to 02 Sep 2005
4. Manifestations - III: 100 Artists from the Delhi Art Gallery Collection, Nehru Centre, Mumbai, India
  06 Apr 2005 to 12 Apr 2005
5. 14th Ravi Jain Annual ???, Dhoomimal Gallery, New Delhi, India
  29 Sep 2005 to 16 Oct 2005
2006
1. 17th Anniversary Group Show, Organised by Gallerie Ganesha at Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India
  02 Dec 2006 to 08 Dec 2006
2. Bronze: Celebrating Century Year of Ram Kinkar Baij, Presented by Gallery Espace, Curated by Madan Lal, at Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  28 Nov 2006 to 12 Dec 2006
2007
1. Indian Art at the Ueno Royal Museum, Tokyo, Japan
2. Power of Peace for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Bali, Indonesia
3. House of Lords, London, UK
4. Dhoomimal Gallery, New Delhi, India
  23 Dec 2007 to 08 Jan 2008
5. Past Present unto the Future: Contemporary Indian Art, Presented by Dhoomimal Gallery at Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  17 Dec 2007 to 21 Dec 2007
2008
1. Pictorial Space: Group Show of Paintings and Sculptures, Organised by Gallerie Ganesha at, Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India
  14 Dec 2008 to 20 Dec 2008
2. X at the Rate of Jehangir, Presented by Art Musings, at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
2009
1. Jashn Osianama: 500 Years of Violence Non-Violence, from the Osian's Archive & Library Collection, Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India
  04 Jul 2009 to 21 Jul 2009
2. Beyond the Form, Presented by Bajaj Capital Art House, Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India
3. Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
4. Drawing: The Essence II, Presented by Dhoomimal Gallery at Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India
2010
1. Art Celebrates 2010, Represented by Gallerie Ganesha, at Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
2. Open Doors, Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), New Delhi, India
  01 Jan 2010 to 31 Oct 2010
3. Celebration 2010, Annual Exhibition, Kumar Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
4. Annual Exhibition, Chawla Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
5. Evolve: 10th Anniversary Show, Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
2011
1. 'Cube', Various Artists, Art Musings, Mumbai, India
  17 Aug 2011 to 14 Sep 2011
2. Ethos V: Indian Art Through the Lens of History (1900 to 1980), Indigo Blue Art, Singapore
3. Manifestations - V: 20th Century Indian Art, Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
4. Celebrations 2011, Kumar Gallery, New Delhi, India
5. Manifestations - VI, 75 Artists, Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
2012
1. Manifestations - VIII: 75 Artists: 20th Century Indian Art, Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi, India
2. Synergy 2012, 12th Anniversary Show, Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai, India
2013
1. Manifestations - IX: 75 Artists: 20th Century Indian Art, Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi, India

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Gallery Chemould (Organiser). Collectors' Choice, 1985 | Group Exhibition Invitation | 00858793

Chronicled Highlights 161957 – 2022

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

1957

Public Auction HighPainting

Osian's · Masterpieces & Museum Quality Indian Modern & Contemporary PaintingsMumbai · 05 December 2002

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). Condemned, 1957 | Painting

Selling price

INR12,10,000

1% above high estimate

Estimate

INR 11,00,000 – 12,00,000

Rate per sq in

INR 774

Medium

Oil on board

Dimensions

47.7 × 32.8 in (121 × 83 cm)

Lot

119 · Os.Mum/05.12.02

1957

Public Auction HighPainting

Osian's · Masterpieces and Museum Quality Series VIIIMumbai · 31 January 2007

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). Portrait Of Jawaharlal Nehru, 1957 | Painting

Selling price

INR1,02,00,000

28% above high estimate

Estimate

INR 64,00,000 – 80,00,000

Rate per sq in

INR 6,856

Medium

Oil on board

Dimensions

46.7 × 31.9 in (119 × 81 cm)

Lot

17 · Os.Mum/31.01.07

Research Categories

02Modern and Contemporary Indian Fine Arts

1959

Public Auction HighPainting

Sotheby's · Indian and Southeast Asian Art: Including Modern Indian PaintingsNew York · 01 April 2005

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). Untitled, 1959 | Painting

Selling price

INR21,00,480

220% above high estimate

Estimate

INR 5,25,120 – 6,56,400

Rate per sq in

INR 11,884

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

14.3 × 12.4 in (36 × 32 cm)

Lot

156 · So.NeY/01.04.05

1964

Public Auction HighPainting

Sotheby's · Indian and Southeast Asian Art: Including Modern Indian PaintingsNew York · 29 March 2006

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). Gladiator, 1964 | Painting

Selling price

INR22,79,190

629% above high estimate

Estimate

INR 2,23,450 – 3,12,830

Rate per sq in

INR 1,994

Medium

Oil and Mixed media on canvas

Dimensions

32 × 35.7 in (81 × 91 cm)

Lot

35 · So.NeY/29.03.06

1971

Public Auction HighPainting

Sotheby's · Indian European and Oriental Paintings and Works of ArtNew Delhi · 09 October 1992

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). Abstract, 1971 | Painting

Selling price

INR1,32,000

65% above high estimate

Estimate

INR 60,000 – 80,000

Rate per sq in

INR 44.58

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

49.8 × 59.4 in (127 × 151 cm)

Lot

175 · So.Del/09.10.92

1971

Public Auction HighPainting

Asta Guru · Iconic MastersMumbai · 24 November 2025

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, 1971 | Painting

Selling price

INR2,08,86,243

248% above high estimate

Estimate

INR 50,00,000 – 60,00,000

Rate per sq in

INR 10,360

Medium

Acrylic on canvas

Dimensions

42 × 48 in (107 × 122 cm)

Signature

S/d: Bottom Left

Lot

31 · AG.Mum/24.11.25

Provenance

Property from a collection based in New Delhi

1974

Literary ReferenceSculpture

Pundole · The Sculpture SaleOnline · 15 February 2024

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, 1974 | Sculpture

Selling price

INR95,00,000

1257% above high estimate

Estimate

INR 5,00,000 – 7,00,000

Medium

Metal assemblage on wooden frame

Dimensions

53.7 × 53.7 in (137 × 137 cm)

Lot

32 · Pu.Onl/15.02.24

1986

Literary ReferencePainting

Saffronart · Evening Sale: Modern ArtNew Delhi · 16 September 2023

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.

Gujral, Satish (Artist). Untitled, 1986 | Painting

Selling price

INR78,00,000

Within estimate

Estimate

INR 70,00,000 – 90,00,000

Rate per sq in

INR 2,025

Medium

Acrylic on canvas

Dimensions

47.8 × 80.5 in (122 × 205 cm)

Lot

69 · Sa.Del/16.09.23

1987

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First Auction Appearance | BOOK.AUCDrawing

Christie's · Contemporary Indian Art (Charity Auction)Mumbai · 20 December 1987

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). Drummer, n.d. | Drawing

Medium

Ink on paper

Lot

11 · Ch.Mum/20.12.87

1987

Public Auction HighPainting

Osian's · The ABC Series: Art, Book & CinemaNew Delhi · 20 July 2006

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). Couple I, 1987 | Painting

Selling price

INR29,90,000

Within estimate

Estimate

INR 25,00,000 – 31,25,000

Rate per sq in

INR 1,389

Medium

Oil pastel and paper on board

Dimensions

36 × 59.8 in (91 × 152 cm)

Lot

61 · Os.Del/20.07.06

1990

Public Auction HighSculpture

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 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). The Deity, 1990 | Sculpture

Selling price

INR12,65,534

Within estimate

Estimate

INR 12,50,000 – 15,00,000

Medium

Burnt wood and mixed media

Dimensions

47.2 × 35.6 × 8.5 in (120 × 91 × 22 cm)

Lot

58 · Os.Del/15.10.04

1990

Literary ReferenceSculpture

Osian's · Indian Modern Fine ArtsNew Delhi · 27 February 2019

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). Deity Series, 1985-1990 | Sculpture

Selling price

INR28,80,000

60% above high estimate

Estimate

INR 12,00,000 – 18,00,000

Medium

Burnt Wood Relief

Dimensions

26 × 45.3 in (66 × 115 cm)

Lot

52 · Os.Del/27.02.19

1995

Public Auction HighPainting

Christie's · Indian Contemporary Paintings: Islamic Works of Art and Indian, Himalaya and South-East Asian ArtLondon · 16 October 1995

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). Playmates, 1995 | Painting

Selling price

INR1,75,168

Within estimate

Estimate

INR 1,35,188 – 1,89,263

Rate per sq in

INR 128

Medium

Acrylic on canvas

Dimensions

37 × 37 in (94 × 94 cm)

Lot

10 · Ch.Lon/16.10.95

1995

Public Auction HighPainting

Christie's · Indian Contemporary Paintings: Islamic Works of Art and Indian, Himalaya and South-East Asian ArtLondon · 16 October 1995

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). Lady with Bird, 1995 | Painting

Selling price

INR3,44,080

Within estimate

Estimate

INR 2,97,413 – 3,51,488

Rate per sq in

INR 103

Medium

Acrylic on canvas

Dimensions

60 × 55.6 in (152 × 141 cm)

Lot

48 · Ch.Lon/16.10.95

2006

Retrospective ExhibitionSolo Exhibition Catalogue

Satish Gujral · Satish GujralNational Gallery of Modern Art · 28 February 2006

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

Gujral, Satish (Artist). Satish Gujral, 2006 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882279

Research Categories

02Modern and Contemporary Indian Fine Arts

2022

Featured on Auction Catalogue Cover | Sa.Onl/19.05.22Auction Catalogue

Saffronart · The Art of India Online AuctionMumbai · 19 May 2022

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.

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

Lots offered

Lots sold

48 · 76%

Lot

Sa.Onl/19.05.22

Research Categories3

06Economics of Art & Cultural Industry 02Modern and Contemporary Indian Fine Arts 14India and her Relationship with the World