Giftex is holding a 'Modern and Contemporary Art Auction' on November 27-28, 2025, featuring a curated selection of modern and contemporary Indian art. The sale includes works by modern masters such as Jamini Roy, Nandalal Bose, Krishen Khanna, and Himmat Shah, alongside contemporary artists like Paresh Maity, Baiju Parthan, and the duo Thukral & Tagra. Highlight lots include Paresh Maity's 'Life and Light II' (est. INR 10-15 lakh), Senaka Senanayake's 'Hornbills' (est. INR 10-15 lakh), and a bronze sculpture by Himmat Shah (est. INR 8-12 lakh). The auction will be conducted online via Giftex's website.
This auction matters because it offers a snapshot of India's evolving artistic landscape, bridging historical modernists with living contemporary practitioners. By presenting works across generations and media—from oil paintings to bronze sculpture—the sale underscores the growing depth and diversity of the Indian art market. It also provides collectors with access to significant works at accessible estimates, potentially stimulating further interest in Indian modern and contemporary art both domestically and internationally.