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S.H. Raza’s Top 5 Auction Lots Breach ₹150 Crore Mark
Leading with Gestation at ₹45 crore, Raza’s elite sales showcase his powerhouse market from 2021 to 2025
S.H. Raza’s top auction lots from 2021 to 2025 pack a serious punch, proving why he’s a cornerstone of the Indian art market. These five standouts racked up massive hammer prices, drawing collectors to his geometric masterpieces.
Gestation tops the list at ₹44,99,20,027 ($5,112,727), a blockbuster that highlights Raza’s commanding presence.
Close behind is Kallisté with ₹38,14,59,949 ($4,334,772), followed by La Terre at ₹29,27,14,540 ($3,326,301). These works underscore the premium placed on his abstract explorations.
Rounding out the top tier, Terra Amata fetched ₹23,56,15,225 ($2,677,445), while Black Sun (Le Soleil Noir) brought in ₹16,47,79,686 ($1,872,496). Together, they represent the high end of Raza’s market, where major canvases routinely shatter expectations.
These sales come amid 567 total lots sold over the period, with nine exceeding ₹10 crore. Raza’s diversity—from Bindu series to landscapes—keeps his appeal broad, but these elites show what happens when his best hits the block.
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