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Sotheby’s Expands Reach to Tap into Growing Indian Art Collector Market

Introduction The art world has long been a realm of sophistication and exclusivity, but recent trends indicate a shifting landscape, particularly in India. With a burgeoning class of young art enthusiasts and an increasing comfort with art investment, British auction house Sotheby’s is strategically positioning itself to cater to this evolving market. Catering to Young […]

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India’s Art Market Soars as Mumbai Prepares for Inaugural Art Fair

FY23 Sets New Records The Indian art market is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, with FY23 marking a blockbuster year for art auctions. The momentum shows no signs of slowing down in FY24. September saw a historic Sayed Haider Raza painting sale, fetching an astounding Rs 51.75 crore followed by Amrita Sher-Gil’s The Story Teller fetches

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Most Expensive Indian Artwork Ever Auctioned: Amrita Sher-Gil’s “The Story Teller” Fetches ₹61.8 Crore

Historic Moment in Indian Contemporary Art A remarkable month for Indian contemporary art reached its zenith with a groundbreaking auction on Saturday at The Oberoi, New Delhi. The star of the show was an Amrita Sher-Gil painting titled “The Story Teller,” signed and dated 1937, which fetched an astounding ₹61.8 crore. This remarkable sale etched

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