India's art market has grown nearly 200-fold in 25 years, fuelled by record-breaking auctions and rising collector confidence
Krishen Khanna’s Highest-Selling Works at Auction
A look at Khanna’s five highest-selling works between 2021 and 2025 reveals the consistency and depth of his auction performance
Krishen Khanna’s auction journey is marked by a set of standout works that continue to anchor his market performance. These top five lots, sold between 2021 and 2025, reflect both the strength of his artistic legacy and the sustained interest of collectors.
Leading the group is The Last Supper, which achieved ₹8,66,03,709 ($984,133), making it the highest-selling work among his top auction results. The sale underscores the significance of this work within his oeuvre and its strong reception in the market.
Following closely is Untitled: Bandwalla Procession (Pentaptych), which sold for ₹7,79,28,401 ($885,550). Rooted in one of Khanna’s most enduring themes, the Bandwalla series continues to resonate with collectors and remains a key contributor to his top auction results.
Another major sale is Untitled, which realised ₹3,34,82,256 ($380,480). This is closely followed by Bandwallas (Diptych), which fetched ₹3,29,82,791 ($374,804), reinforcing the continued demand for works linked to this recurring subject.
Completing the top five is Jesus at Emmaus, which sold for ₹3,11,99,183 ($354,536). Together, these works span a range of themes and formats, yet collectively demonstrate the consistency of Khanna’s performance at the higher end of the market.
These top results not only highlight the value of individual works but also point to a broader trend of sustained collector confidence. With multiple works crossing significant price thresholds, Khanna’s presence at auction remains both strong and stable.
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