Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Gaitonde Painting Sells for Record Price at Auction
Imagine an artist named V.S. Gaitonde who painted beautiful pictures.
One of his paintings, created in 1970, just sold for a huge amount of money, like a treasure!
The painting is mostly colors, like yellow and ochre, that make you feel calm and think deeply.
Gaitonde didn't paint about real things but instead made art that focused on feelings and thoughts.
He was a special artist who was called a genius by another famous artist named MF Husain.
This painting is now the second most expensive Indian artwork ever sold at an auction.
A 1970 canvas by V.S. Gaitonde was sold at auction.
The painting fetched Rs 67.08 crore.
The auction took place in Delhi.
The sale was conducted by Saffronart.
This is the second highest price for Indian art.
- Who
- V.S. Gaitonde
- What
- A 1970 canvas painted by Gaitonde sold for a record price.
- When
- Unspecified
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- The sale reflects the high value and recognition of his artwork.
- Artist
- V.S. Gaitonde
- Artwork
- 1970 Canvas
- Sale Price
- Rs 67.08 crore
- Auction House
- Saffronart
- Auction Location
- Delhi
- Previous Record (Indian Art)
- MF Husain's Untitled (Gram Yatra) - Rs 118 crore