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
Subodh Gupta was born in 1964 in Khagaul, Bihar, India.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Public Auction Market (1987–2026) | Select Indicators
Annual Auction Sale Turnover
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
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
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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