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Sotheby's South Asian Art Auction Achieves $22.1 Million with Full Sell-Through

market-auction · 2026-03-28

Sotheby's New York held a Modern & Contemporary South Asian art auction, generating $22.1 million with all lots sold. The event, led by department head Manjari Sihare-Sutin, saw 95% of works exceed high estimates, making it the second-highest total in over three decades. Record prices were set for artists like K.C.S. Paniker and Vivan Sundaram, reflecting strong global demand and market growth for this category.

Key facts

  • Auction total reached $22.1 million
  • 100% sell-through rate achieved
  • 95% of works sold above high estimates
  • Second-highest total in department's 30+ year history
  • Record results for artists K.C.S. Paniker and Vivan Sundaram

Entities

Artists

  • K.C.S. Paniker
  • Vivan Sundaram

Institutions

Locations

  • New York

Sources