Biren De's Auction Record Jumps 31%

Biren De's Auction Record Jumps 31%

3 min read  ·  12 Jun 2026

December '72 (6). Image courtesy of Christie's

December '72 (6). Image courtesy of Christie's

Biren De, December '72 (6) (1972) sold for $161,500 (GBP120,600), more than six times the low estimate at Christie's in London on June 11. The oil on canvas work has been traded once in the past.

The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $38,200, a 31% rise.

Untitled (1972). Sold for $123,300 in 2024. Image courtesy of Asta Guru
April '73 (1973). Sold for $85,000 in 2007. Image courtesy of Christie's
Untitled - composition (1983). Sold for $84,000 in 2006. Image courtesy of Christie's

Untitled (1972). Sold for $123,300 in 2024. Image courtesy of Asta Guru

The previous record was set by Untitled (1972), which sold for $123,300 at Asta Guru on April 28, 2024.

Sale Date
Title
Price
Record Increase
Venue
City
June 11, 2026
December '72 (6)
$161,500
31 %
Christie's
London
April 28, 2024
Untitled
$123,300
45 %
Asta Guru
-
September 20, 2007
April '73
$85,000
1 %
Christie's
New York
September 20, 2006
Untitled - composition
$84,000
47 %
Christie's
New York
December 02, 2005
Light ascending
$57,200
92 %
Osian's
Mumbai
February 09, 2005
August 88
$29,800
-
Osian's
Mumbai

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