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India Art Deal: Lost Masterpieces - News Directory 3

India Art Deal: Lost Masterpieces

June 8, 2025 Catherine Williams Entertainment
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At a glance
  • A collection of 25 rare MF ⁣Husain paintings, unseen for over two decades, are‍ scheduled ⁤to be ⁤auctioned june 12 at a Mumbai art gallery.
  • The paintings have been ⁤locked away in‍ bank vaults⁣ since 2008, following their seizure from businessman Guru Swarup Srivastava amid ⁢allegations of loan default.
Original source: bbc.com

Discover a groundbreaking India⁣ art deal as 25 rare MF Husain paintings prepare to hit‍ the auction block in mumbai on June 12. These masterpieces, unseen for over ⁣two decades, ⁢offer an remarkable window into Husain’s artistic vision of the 20th century. News Directory 3 reports on a collection locked away since 2008 due to a loan default case, now poised to potentially realize up to $29 million. Legal battles concluded, the auction⁣ heralds ⁤a pivotal moment for art collectors and Husain enthusiasts. Don’t miss this chance to witness ⁢history and the potential resurgence of the secondary_keyword art market. Discover what’s next⁢ as these stunning works find new homes.

Key Points

  • 25 rare MF Husain paintings to be auctioned in Mumbai on June 12.
  • Paintings were locked in bank vaults since 2008 due to loan default case.
  • Auction⁢ could fetch up to $29 million.

Rare MF Husain⁣ Paintings to Be⁢ Auctioned in⁣ Mumbai

Updated June 08, 2025

A collection of 25 rare MF ⁣Husain paintings, unseen for over two decades, are‍ scheduled ⁤to be ⁤auctioned june 12 at a Mumbai art gallery. The paintings, part of an unfinished 100-painting⁢ series titled “An ⁣Artist’s Vision of the XX Century,” offer a glimpse into Husain’s perspective on a century of transformative change.

The paintings have been ⁤locked away in‍ bank vaults⁣ since 2008, following their seizure from businessman Guru Swarup Srivastava amid ⁢allegations of loan default. Now,after years of legal battles,the paintings are finally set to be⁣ sold.

Pundole⁢ Art Gallery triptych showing figures ⁤on⁣ a bench, including an athlete, explorer, and others.
The paintings were⁤ locked away in bank vaults as⁣ 2008. (Pundole Art Gallery)

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