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Serbjeet Singh

Serbjeet Singh

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Serbjeet Singh — featured artwork

Introduction

Age
84

Chronicled Highlights 61954 – 2007

Serbjeet Singh.

1954
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · The Masterpieces & ABC Series: Includes Indian Modern & Contemporary Art Books, Popular Culture & Pakistani Film PostersNew Delhi · 27 July 2007

In 2007, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Indus Belle (1954), offered in the The Masterpieces & ABC Series: Includes Indian Modern & Contemporary Art Books, Popular Culture & Pakistani Film Posters by Osian's, which concluded on 27 July 2007 at New Delhi, achieving a sale price of ₹5,76,000 ($14,229). 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.

Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Indus Belle, 1954 | Painting
Selling price
INR5,76,000
Below low estimate
Estimate
INR 6,00,000 – 7,50,000
Rate per sq in
INR 778
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
27.2 × 27.2 in (69 × 69 cm)
Lot
42 · Os.Del/27.07.07
1955
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · Indian Modern & Contemporary Art: 100 Years of WonderMumbai · 19 January 2008

In 2008, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Ladakh V: Lamas And The Indus (1955), offered in the Indian Modern & Contemporary Art: 100 Years of Wonder by Osian's, which concluded on 19 January 2008 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹7,18,750 ($18,252). 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.

Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Ladakh V: Lamas And The Indus, 1955 | Painting
Selling price
INR7,18,750
11% above high estimate
Estimate
INR 5,20,000 – 6,50,000
Rate per sq in
INR 1,288
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
23.6 × 23.6 in (60 × 60 cm)
Lot
117 · Os.Mum/19.01.08
1959
Public Auction HighPainting
Osian's · Indian Antiquities Modern Contemporary Fine Arts & BooksMumbai · 07 April 2017

In 2017, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Bardhan Gompa - Zanskar (1959), offered in the Indian Antiquities Modern Contemporary Fine Arts & Books by Osian's, which concluded on 07 April 2017 at Mumbai, achieving a sale price of ₹13,20,000 ($20,500). 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.

Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Bardhan Gompa - Zanskar, 1959 | Painting
Selling price
INR13,20,000
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 10,00,000 – 15,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 895
Medium
Oil on board
Dimensions
45.7 × 32.3 in (116 × 82 cm)
Signature
S/d in English 'Serbjeet 1959' l.l.
Lot
48 · Os.Mum/07.04.17
Provenance
The Artist's Family Collection, New Delhi
Research Categories
02Modern and Contemporary Indian Fine Arts
1962
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 Domain Of Shiva, Kailash Mani Mahesh (1962), 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 ₹9,12,000 ($21,126). 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.

Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Domain Of Shiva, Kailash Mani Mahesh, 1962 | Painting
Selling price
INR9,12,000
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 8,00,000 – 10,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 1,777
Medium
Watercolour on David Cox paper
Dimensions
19.5 × 26.3 in (50 × 67 cm)
Lot
103 · Os.Del/15.07.08
1996
Retrospective ExhibitionSolo Exhibition Catalogue
Serbjeet Singh · Himalayan Experience04 December 1996

In 1996, Himalayan Experience A Serbjeet Singh Retrospective marked a major milestone in the exhibition history of Serbjeet Singh, offering a retrospective survey of the artist's artistic production

Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Himalayan Experience, 1996 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882973
Research Categories
02Modern and Contemporary Indian Fine Arts
2007
Image 1/2
First Auction Appearance | BOOK.AUCPainting
Osian's · The Masterpieces & ABC Series: Includes Indian Modern & Contemporary Art Books, Popular Culture & Pakistani Film PostersNew Delhi · 27 July 2007

On 27 July 2007, made their debut in the Indian public auction market when Gonpa Phyiang was presented as Lot in The Masterpieces & ABC Series: Includes Indian Modern & Contemporary Art Books, Popular Culture & Pakistani Film Posters, conducted by Osian's in New Delhi, India. This auction marked the artist's first recorded appearance in the public auction market, establishing the earliest chapter of their auction history.

Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Gonpa Phyiang, 1950 | Painting
Selling price
INR3,36,000
Within estimate
Estimate
INR 3,00,000 – 4,00,000
Rate per sq in
INR 2,375
Medium
Watercolour on David cox paper
Dimensions
9.6 × 14.7 in (24 × 37 cm)
Lot
41 · Os.Del/27.07.07

Research Centre

Serbjeet Singh (Artist), Gonpa Phyiang, 1950, Painting
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Gonpa Phyiang, 1950 | Painting
Serbjeet Singh (Artist), Indus Belle, 1954, Painting
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Indus Belle, 1954 | Painting
Serbjeet Singh (Artist), Serbjeet Singh '1955, 1955, Solo Exhibition Catalogue
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Serbjeet Singh '1955, 1955 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882781
Serbjeet Singh (Artist), Ladakh V: Lamas And The Indus, 1955, Painting
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Ladakh V: Lamas And The Indus, 1955 | Painting
Serbjeet Singh (Artist), The Dead Forest, 1956, Painting
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). The Dead Forest, 1956 | Painting
Serbjeet Singh (Artist), Bardhan Gompa - Zanskar, 1959, Painting
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Bardhan Gompa - Zanskar, 1959 | Painting
Serbjeet Singh (Artist), Domain Of Shiva, Kailash Mani Mahesh, 1962, Painting
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Domain Of Shiva, Kailash Mani Mahesh, 1962 | Painting
Ebrahim Alkazi (Editor), Art Heritage, 1980, Journal
Alkazi, Ebrahim (Editor). Art Heritage, 1979-1980 | Journal | 00842121
Serbjeet Singh (Text by), Serbjeet Singh, 1987, Essay
Singh, Serbjeet (Text by). Serbjeet Singh. In Art Heritage 6. Season 10. 1987 | Essay | 00851710
Ebrahim Alkazi (Editor), Art Heritage 6, 1987, Journal
Alkazi, Ebrahim (Editor). Art Heritage 6, 1986-1987 | Journal | 00842127
Serbjeet Singh (Artist), Himalayan Experience, 1996, Solo Exhibition Catalogue
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Himalayan Experience, 1996 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882973
Serbjeet Singh (Artist), An Exhibition of Acrylic on Paper and Canvas, 1998, Solo Exhibition Invitation
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). An Exhibition of Acrylic on Paper and Canvas, 1998 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859980
Serbjeet Singh (Artist), Riaz', 1998, Solo Exhibition Invitation
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Riaz', 1998 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859700
Osians (Auction House), The Masterpieces & ABC Series, 2007, Auction Catalogue
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). The Masterpieces & ABC Series. 27 July 2007 | Auction Catalogue | 00861966
Osians (Auction House), The ABC Series IV, 2008, Auction Catalogue
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). The ABC Series IV. 15 July 2008 | Auction Catalogue | 00862005
Osians (Auction House), Indian Modern & Contemporary Art, 2008, Auction Catalogue
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). Indian Modern & Contemporary Art. 19 January 2008 | Auction Catalogue | 00861979
Damini Purkayastha (Reporter), A Tribute to A Master, 2010, Newspaper Clipping
Purkayastha, Damini (Reporter). A Tribute to A Master, 16 January 2010 | Newspaper Clipping | 00852567
Osians (Auction House), Dare to Care, 2013, Auction Catalogue
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). Dare to Care. 19 April 2013 | Auction Catalogue | 00862145
Osians (Auction House), Indian Antiquities Modern Contemporary Fine Arts & Books, 2017, Auction Catalogue
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). Indian Antiquities Modern Contemporary Fine Arts & Books. 07 April 2017 | Auction Catalogue | 00862257
Unknown (Photographer), Untitled (Artist Photograph), Contemporary Photograph
Unknown (Photographer). Untitled (Artist Photograph) | Contemporary Photograph
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Serbjeet Singh (Artist), Serbjeet Singh '1955, 1955, Solo Exhibition Catalogue
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Serbjeet Singh '1955, 1955 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882781
Ebrahim Alkazi (Editor), Art Heritage, 1980, Journal
Alkazi, Ebrahim (Editor). Art Heritage, 1979-1980 | Journal | 00842121
Serbjeet Singh (Text by), Serbjeet Singh, 1987, Essay
Singh, Serbjeet (Text by). Serbjeet Singh. In Art Heritage 6. Season 10. 1987 | Essay | 00851710
Ebrahim Alkazi (Editor), Art Heritage 6, 1987, Journal
Alkazi, Ebrahim (Editor). Art Heritage 6, 1986-1987 | Journal | 00842127
Serbjeet Singh (Artist), Himalayan Experience, 1996, Solo Exhibition Catalogue
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Himalayan Experience, 1996 | Solo Exhibition Catalogue | 00882973
Serbjeet Singh (Artist), An Exhibition of Acrylic on Paper and Canvas, 1998, Solo Exhibition Invitation
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). An Exhibition of Acrylic on Paper and Canvas, 1998 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859980
Serbjeet Singh (Artist), Riaz', 1998, Solo Exhibition Invitation
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Riaz', 1998 | Solo Exhibition Invitation | 00859700
Osians (Auction House), The Masterpieces & ABC Series, 2007, Auction Catalogue
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). The Masterpieces & ABC Series. 27 July 2007 | Auction Catalogue | 00861966
Osians (Auction House), The ABC Series IV, 2008, Auction Catalogue
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). The ABC Series IV. 15 July 2008 | Auction Catalogue | 00862005
Osians (Auction House), Indian Modern & Contemporary Art, 2008, Auction Catalogue
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). Indian Modern & Contemporary Art. 19 January 2008 | Auction Catalogue | 00861979
Damini Purkayastha (Reporter), A Tribute to A Master, 2010, Newspaper Clipping
Purkayastha, Damini (Reporter). A Tribute to A Master, 16 January 2010 | Newspaper Clipping | 00852567
Osians (Auction House), Dare to Care, 2013, Auction Catalogue
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). Dare to Care. 19 April 2013 | Auction Catalogue | 00862145
Osians (Auction House), Indian Antiquities Modern Contemporary Fine Arts & Books, 2017, Auction Catalogue
Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). Indian Antiquities Modern Contemporary Fine Arts & Books. 07 April 2017 | Auction Catalogue | 00862257
Serbjeet Singh (Artist), Gonpa Phyiang, 1950, Painting
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Gonpa Phyiang, 1950 | Painting
Serbjeet Singh (Artist), Indus Belle, 1954, Painting
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Indus Belle, 1954 | Painting
Serbjeet Singh (Artist), Ladakh V: Lamas And The Indus, 1955, Painting
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Ladakh V: Lamas And The Indus, 1955 | Painting
Serbjeet Singh (Artist), The Dead Forest, 1956, Painting
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). The Dead Forest, 1956 | Painting
Serbjeet Singh (Artist), Bardhan Gompa - Zanskar, 1959, Painting
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Bardhan Gompa - Zanskar, 1959 | Painting
Serbjeet Singh (Artist), Domain Of Shiva, Kailash Mani Mahesh, 1962, Painting
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Domain Of Shiva, Kailash Mani Mahesh, 1962 | Painting
Unknown (Photographer), Untitled (Artist Photograph), Contemporary Photograph
Unknown (Photographer). Untitled (Artist Photograph) | Contemporary Photograph
Unknown (Photographer), Untitled (Artist Photograph), Contemporary Photograph
Unknown (Photographer). Untitled (Artist Photograph) | Contemporary Photograph
Serbjeet Singh (Artist), Untitled, Painting
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Untitled, n.d. | Painting
Serbjeet Singh (Artist), Untitled, Painting
Singh, Serbjeet (Artist). Untitled, n.d. | Painting

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                          Osians (Auction House) and Neville Tuli (Curator). The ABC Series IV - Art | Book | Cinema. 15 July 2008, New Delhi | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00862005

                          Total Sale

                          ₹216,504,000

                          $5,015,152

                          Average Lot Price

                          2,488,552

                          Auction Ratio (H.P/L.E)

                          1.44

                          Offered Lots

                          132

                          Sold Lots

                          89

                          Sell Through Rate

                          67.42%

                          Osians

                          Joint CreatorNeville Tuli | Curator
                          Title & SubtitleThe ABC Series IV - Art | Book | Cinema
                          Date of Auction15 July 2008
                          Venue, Country New Delhi, India
                          SubjectIndian art, book and cinema
                          Auction CodeOs.Del/15.07.08

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                          Pani, Birendra (Artist). Song Of The Early Morning, 2002 | Painting
                          Shaw, Partha (Artist). Untitled, 2003 | Painting
                          Acharekar, M.R. (Artist). Pandit Nehru Series (Set Of 11), c.1960 | Drawing
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                          Hassan, Qamarul (Artist). Various (Set Of 6), n.d. | Graphic Art
                          Pani, Birendra (Artist). Company, 2002 | Painting
                          Patel, Shailesh (Artist). Mahoram -Tajiya, 2004-2005 | Drawing
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