South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art Auction Could Realize $8.06m

3 min read · 12 Mar 2026

Gesture by Tyeb Mehta estimated at $2m (low) to $3m (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Puppet Dancers by M.F. Husain estimated at $350,000 (low) to $500,000 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Green Thoughts in a Green Shade by Jehangir Sabavala estimated at $350,000 (low) to $500,000 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Landscape from Provence by Sayed Haider Raza estimated at $300,000 (low) to $500,000 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Crossing the Fountain by Ganesh Pyne estimated at $300,000 (low) to $500,000 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Gesture by Tyeb Mehta estimated at $2m (low) to $3m (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Tyeb Mehta Gesture (1977) is the highest-value lot announced by Christie's in its 'South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art' auction in New York on March 25.

Pre-sale low estimates total $8.06m.

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95 works are for sale.
Estimates total: $8.06m (low) and $12.07m (high), excluding premiums.
0 lots have undisclosed estimates.

The highest-value lot announced is: Tyeb Mehta, Gesture (1977), which is estimated to sell for between $2m and $3m. It has been traded twice in the past.

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