Introduction
- Date of Birth
- 02 Jan 1964
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
- Place of Birth
- Khagaul, Bihar, India
- State Country of Birth
- Bihar, India
Chronicled Highlights
13 entries
1964Born
Subodh Gupta
Subodh Gupta was born in 1964 in Khagaul, Bihar, India.
Gupta, Subodh (Artist). Let Me Make My Damn Art. Oil on canvas, 2002 | Painting | FineArts | 00575026
In 2008, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Let Me Make My Damn Art (2002), offered in the Contemporary: Spring Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 13 March 2008 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹1,66,06,000 ($410,633). 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.
Gupta, Subodh (Artist). Saat Samundar Paar. Oil on canvas, 2003 | Painting | FineArts | 00575538
In 2008, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Saat Samundar Paar (2003), offered in the Asian Contemporary Art: Evening Sale by Christie's, which concluded on 24 May 2008 at Hong Kong, achieving a sale price of ₹5,06,62,495 ($1,190,378). 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.
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Saffronart (Auction House). Modern Indian Paintings - Winter Online Auction. 02 December 2004, Online | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00861914
On 02 December 2004, made their debut in the Indian public auction market when One Bicycle was presented as Lot in Modern Indian Paintings: Winter Online Auction, conducted by Saffronart in Online, India. This auction marked the artist's first recorded appearance in the public auction market, establishing the earliest chapter of their auction history.
Gupta, Subodh (Artist). Round The Corner. Oil on canvas, 2004 | Painting | FineArts | 00598277
In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Round The Corner (2004), offered in the Summer Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary Indian Art by Saffronart, which concluded on 12 May 2005 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹10,02,760 ($23,158). 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.
Gupta, Subodh (Artist). Untitled. Acrylic on canvas, 2004 | Painting | FineArts | 00599323
In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (2004), offered in the Winter Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary Indian Art by Saffronart, which concluded on 08 December 2005 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹16,83,001 ($36,326). 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.
Gupta, Subodh (Artist). Untitled. Oil on canvas, 2005 | Painting | FineArts | 00599322
In 2005, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (2005), offered in the Winter Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary Indian Art by Saffronart, which concluded on 08 December 2005 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹22,11,009 ($47,723). 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.
Gupta, Subodh (Artist). Untitled. Oil on canvas, 2006 | Painting | FineArts | 00562699
In 2007, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (2006), offered in the Contemporary: Autumn Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 06 September 2007 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹1,00,05,000 ($244,920). 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.
Gupta, Subodh (Artist). Untitled. Mixed media life size sculptures of a family on a vespa, 2006 | Sculpture | FineArts | 00563077
In 2007, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (2006), offered in the Contemporary Art South Asia: Indian, Pakistan by Sotheby's, which concluded on 21 September 2007 at New York, achieving a sale price of ₹1,10,43,990 ($277,000). 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.
Gupta, Subodh (Artist). Untitled. Oil on canvas, 2007 | Painting | FineArts | 00575085
In 2008, the artist achieved a new high in the auction market with the sale of Untitled (2007), offered in the Contemporary: Spring Online Auction by Saffronart, which concluded on 13 March 2008 at Online, achieving a sale price of ₹1,81,35,500 ($448,455). 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.
Sotheby's (Auction House). Indian Art - Auction to Benefit the Kolkata Museum of Modern Art. 17 July 2007, New York | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00861965
In 2007, an artwork by Subodh Gupta was featured on the cover of Sotheby's: Indian Art (July 2007, London), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.
Christie's (Auction House). South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art. 11 June 2008, London | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00861999
In 2008, an artwork by Subodh Gupta was featured on the cover of Christie's: South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art (June 2008, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.
Saffronart (Auction House). Modern and Contemporary Indian Art - Spring Online Auction. 26 March 2013, Online | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00862143
In 2013, an artwork by Subodh Gupta was featured on the cover of Saffronart: Modern and Contemporary Indian Art (March 2013, London), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.
Saffronart (Auction House). Contemporary Indian Art - A Selection from the Amaya Collection . 05 December 2018, Online | Auction Catalogue | EconomicsArt | 00862297
In 2018, an artwork by Subodh Gupta was featured on the cover of Saffronart: Contemporary Indian Art (December 2018, Mumbai), marking a documented highlight in the artist's public and auction market visibility.
Economics of Art
Currency
This section showcases auction lots that achieved record-high sale prices, tracked by the date each record was set based on the artist's historical auction data.
Record-high lots15
Public Auction Market (1987–2026) | Select Indicators
Currency
Annual Auction Sale Turnover
This indicator tracks the Total Annual Auction Sales value of Subodh Gupta’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 Subodh Gupta’s public auction market presence.
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 Subodh Gupta’s public auction market presence.
Average Sale Price Per Lot
This measure calculates the Average Sale Price of all lots by Subodh Gupta 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.
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.
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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