Chittoprasad Bhattacharya's Auction Record Jumps 58%
3 min read · 12 Jun 2026
Untitled (Haripada Haldar). Image courtesy of Christie's
Chittoprasad Bhattacharya, Untitled (Haripada Haldar) (1944) sold for $47,600 (GBP35,600), more than 17 times the low estimate at Christie's in London on June 11. The ink and pencil on paper work has been traded once in the past.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $17,600, a 58% rise.
Untitled (Bangladesh War) (1971). Sold for $30,000 in 2020. Image courtesy of Christie's
The previous record was set by Untitled (Bangladesh War) (1971), which sold for $30,000 at Christie's on September 23, 2020. The work had been traded once in the past.
Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
June 11, 2026 | Untitled (Haripada Haldar) | $47,600 | 59 % | Christie's | London |
September 23, 2020 | Untitled (Bangladesh War) | $30,000 | - | Christie's | New York |
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