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7,500 Landmark artworks soLd By astaGuru (2008-2014)

Modern Indian Art
Contemporary
July 2012
Indian Art
February 2008
HEMENDRANATH
MAZUMDAR
ATUL DODIYA
After Bath
The Needle – Appalique
70 x 45 in
₹ 1,21,51,997
₹ 53,78,459
$ 105,459
$ 325,752 47 x 23 in
Artworks, antiques, timepieces, luxury items
It would not be an exaggeration to say that the
story of AstaGuru is the story of the Indian INDIAN RECORD AT WORLD RECORD AT
and memorabilia sold
art market, and the extraordinary growth it THE TIME THE TIME
has seen over the last two decades. We trace
our origins to a singular love for fine art, and
2,000 Crore+
a desire to help artists reach the pinnacle of
global collecting. An online platform, then,
was the obvious choice.
What began with a couple of enthusiastic Contemporary
Auction sales generated since inception
people, has grown to become India’s Premier Indian Art
February 2008
Art Auction House, with diverse segment
40% 70 x 47 in
expertise and a committed team of more
than 100 talented individuals. Beyond art, JITISH KALLAT
AstaGuru now presents other luxury Canis Familiaris – A
Dog’s Life
categories and is adding more segments and
art-related products and services. Modern Indian Art | January 2014

On the occasion of our 100th auction, ₹ 53,46,877 BADRI NARAYAN
$ 143,331
we highlight some landmark works Untitled | 50 x 98 in
AstaGuru’s share of the Indian auction
that have been presented in TATE MODERN ₹ 22,26,400 | $ 37,736
market for the financial year 2023-24
auction over the years. EXHIBITED ARTWORK
PRESENTED LARGEST BADRI PRESENTED IN AUCTION TILL DATE
The AstaGuru Timeline

2010 2014

First Modern Indian Art standalone Crossed ₹40 Crore in turnover and held
auction, featuring iconic Masters 4 auctions in one year for the first time

2013
2008
Reimagining of the No Reserve
Established as an art auction house auction, which included important
First Contemporary standalone auction artworks by prominent artists for the
First Contemporary and Modern combined auction first time in India

* All $ values are historical conversion rates at that time