Raja Ravi Varma's 'Yashoda & Krishna' Fetches Record-Shattering ₹167 Crore at Auction
An oil painting by celebrated Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma, titled 'Yashoda and Krishna,' has sold for a record-breaking ₹167.2 crore (approximately $20 million USD) at auction to industrialist Cyrus S Poonawalla, setting a new benchmark for modern Indian art.
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Ravi Varma’s ‘Yashoda & Krishna’ fetches record-shattering Rs 167 crore
Industrialist Cyrus S Poonawalla has set a new record for modern Indian art, acquiring Raja Ravi Varma's 'Yashoda and Krishna' for Rs 167.2 crore. This landmark sale, which more than doubled its estimate, highlights the enduring cultural significance of Varma's work. Poonawalla plans to make the national treasure available for public viewing.
By NEELAM RAAJ
Read full article →Raja Ravi Varma's oil painting 'Yashoda and Krishna' sells for record ₹167.2 crore
Titled Yashoda and Krishna, the work was made by the feted Indian artist, Raja Ravi Varma in the 1890s and bears his signature.
Read full article →At Rs 167.20 crore, a Raja Ravi Varma canvas sets new record for Indian art at an auction
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