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