V. S. Gaitonde
Vasudeo Santu Gaitonde was India's foremost abstract painter, known for his meditative, luminous canvases that blend Eastern philosophy with modernist abstraction. His works command some of the highest prices ever achieved by an Indian artist at auction.
Auction prices have declined 77.2% over 5 years. 469 results across major Indian houses.
Notable Works
Highest-value sold lots at auction.
Artist Appreciation Index
Collector AnnualPrice-per-cm² normalised across 469 verified lots, indexed to 100 at first sale date.
1Y Return
+48.4%
Sensex -10.6%
3Y Return
-48.5%
Sensex +15.5%
5Y Return
-77.2%
Sensex +42.5%
Annualised (5Y)
-25.6%
Based on 469 auction results. Confidence: High. BSE Sensex monthly closes via Yahoo Finance (^BSESN). Updated May 2026.
Liquidity Score
Collector AnnualBased on auction frequency, sell-through rate, house diversity, and recency.
Market Activity
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Notable Repeat Sales
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Auction Results
Collector AnnualAll scraped results from AstaGuru, Saffronart, Pundole's and Bonhams.
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Price Distribution
Collector AnnualNumber of works sold by INR price bracket.