MF Husain’s Masterpiece Now Sets a New Auction Record

Mar 21, 2025 Khushi Kumari

MF Husain’s iconic painting ‘Gram Yatra’ has set a new auction record at Christie’s

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‘Gram Yatra’ was sold for a staggering $13.8 million at Christie’s New York, making it the highest-selling Indian artwork ever

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Painted in 1954, the artwork captures 13 scenes from Indian village life, celebrating tradition and culture

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This rare masterpiece was kept in Oslo University Hospital since 1964 and remained unseen by the public for decades

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Five intense bidders fought for this masterpiece, highlighting its immense artistic and cultural value

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The funds from the sale will support a medical training center, adding purpose to this historic transaction

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