Untitled

The Story

M. F. Husain, regarded as a leading figure of Indian contemporary art in art history, is widely known for a distinctive style fusing Indian tradition with Western modern art. His work generates visual interest through intense color and fluid form on themes of humanity, nature, and mythology. This work clearly displays Husain's signature style, drawing attention as an auction result reflecting the international recognition of Indian contemporary art. Its high price at auction shows his artistic value and sustained interest in the market, while also suggesting that Asian art's share of the global market continues to grow.

In the News

M. F. Husain's "Untitled" is an oil painting made in India in the 1970s, measuring 126.5 by 101 cm. This work went to auction with an estimate of about £150,000 to £250,000, selling for £412,800. The work is signed in Devanagari and Urdu, and had belonged to a major South Asian collector.

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