Record for Indian Painting

Record for Indian Painting Smashed as M.F. Husain Work Sells for $13.7 Million:

A new record has been set in the Indian art market as a painting by M.F. Husain, one of India’s most celebrated modern artists, sold for a staggering $13.7 million at auction, making it the highest-priced work by an Indian artist ever sold at auction.

The artwork, part of a significant series by Husain, was sold at Christie’s, surpassing all previous records for Indian paintings. Experts say this milestone reflects the growing global interest in modern and contemporary Indian art. Often referred to as the "Picasso of India," Husain is renowned for his distinctive style and his deep engagement with Indian culture and mythology. Prior to this historic sale, the record for Husain’s work stood at around $2.5 million, but this landmark result has elevated the value and international standing of his oeuvre to an unprecedented level.