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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
  16. 1971

    1. 2nd Triennale - India, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  17. 1973

    1. National Exhibition of Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  18. 1974

    1. A Handbook of Sculptures, National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, India
  19. 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
  20. 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

  21. 1980

    1. 01 Dec 1980 to 18 Dec 1980

  22. 1982

    1. Fifth International Triennale, New Delhi, India where was it held in Delhi
  23. 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

  24. 1985

  25. 1986

    1. Retrospective Exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi, India
  26. 1987

  27. 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

  28. 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
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Gujral, Satish (Artist). Satish Gujral, 1980 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882274
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Gujral, Satish (Artist). Satish Gujral, 1980 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882274

Chronicled Highlights

16 entries
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 | 00561018
Gujral, Satish (Artist). Portrait Of Jawaharlal Nehru. Oil on board, 1957 | Painting | FineArts | 00561018
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). 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.

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