South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art Auction Could Realize $7.34m

3 min read · 08 Sep 2026

Building in Trafalgar Square by Francis Newton Souza estimated at $600,000 (low) to $800,000 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

A Progression of Sails by Jehangir Sabavala estimated at $400,000 (low) to $600,000 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Woman with Lamp by Francis Newton Souza estimated at $400,000 (low) to $600,000 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Untitled (Mother Teresa) by M.F. Husain estimated at $300,000 (low) to $500,000 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Untitled (Brothers) by Ram Kumar estimated at $300,000 (low) to $500,000 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Building in Trafalgar Square by Francis Newton Souza estimated at $600,000 (low) to $800,000 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Francis Newton Souza Building in Trafalgar Square (1955) is the highest-value lot announced by Christie's in its 'South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art' auction in New York on September 16.

Pre-sale low estimates total $7.34m.

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112 works are for sale.
Estimates total: $7.34m (low) and $11m (high), excluding premiums.
0 lots have undisclosed estimates.

The highest-value lot announced is: Francis Newton Souza, Building in Trafalgar Square (1955), which is estimated to sell for between $600,000 and $800,000. It has been traded twice in the past.

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