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Rare Rabindranath Tagore Works Achieve Exceptional Results At AstaGuru’s ‘Collectors’

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AstaGuru’s recently concluded ‘Collectors’ Choice’ auction witnessed remarkable results for two rare and historically significant offerings by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, reaffirming his enduring legacy and cultural resonance. Lot no 5, an extraordinary archival lot of 35 handwritten letters with 14 envelopes that Tagore penned to sociologist Dhurjati Prasad Mukerji, sold for ₹5,90,00,000. Written between […]

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Six Modern Indian Masterpieces to Watch in AstaGuru’s ‘Collectors Choice’ Auction

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AstaGuru’s ‘Collectors Choice’ online auction, taking place on June 26–27, 2025, brings together an eclectic and historically significant selection of works by India’s foremost modern artists. Spanning rare archives, myth-infused canvases, and evocative figuration, the lots reflect a spectrum of styles and sensibilities that defined Indian modernism in the 20th century. These six standout entries

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Rare M.F. Husain Paintings are back at Auction After Court Nod

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Twenty-five rare paintings by legendary Indian artist Maqbool Fida Husain are set to go under the hammer on June 12, following approval from the Bombay High Court. The artworks, part of Husain’s ambitious but incomplete ‘Our Planet Called Earth’ (OPCE) series, have been locked away in bank vaults for years due to a complex financial

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Sotheby’s Hong Kong Just Sold a 700-Year-Old Handscroll for $32 Million

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An Ancient Chinese Scroll Was the Star of Sotheby’s Hong Kong’s Recent Auction The recent Sotheby’s Hong Kong will go down in history! Why, you ask? It is because a rare, 700-year-old scroll by famous calligrapher Rao Jie sold for over $32 million following a 95-minute heated bidding war. The presale estimates suggested that the

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Here’s What Sold at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025—and for How Much

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Art Basel Hong Kong Sales Report 2025 The much-awaited and delightfully disruptive Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 has finally wrapped up. While the event was indeed spectacular, it gave us a clearer understanding of the entire event, especially with its humungous sales records. Numerous galleries, museums, and collection houses have reported seven-figure sales according to

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Christie’s Experienced a 6% Decline in 2024’s Annual Sale

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Christie’s Declining Annual Sales 2024 marks another year in a row for Christie’s declining annual sales, when the auction house announced its projected results on Tuesday, December 17. Since a few sales are yet to be final, all the totals shared are mere estimates. In total, Christie’s generated $5.7 billion this year from live, online,

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Art Market Sees Signs of Recovery in Final Quarter of 2024

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The global art market showed encouraging signs of recovery in the final quarter of 2024, following a turbulent year marked by economic uncertainty and reduced collector spending. According to data from major auction houses reported by the Financial Times, total sales for the year were down by 33%, reflecting a challenging environment for the industry.

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