Overview

• Tyeb Mehta's 1956 painting 'Trussed Bull' sold for ₹61.8 crore, marking a record for the artist during his birth centenary year.
• The SaffronArt auction achieved a total sales value of ₹245 crore, the highest ever for South Asian art at an auction.
• 'Trussed Bull' is now tied as the second most expensive Indian painting ever sold, alongside Amrita Sher-Gil’s 'The Story Teller.'
• The event also set global price records for seven Indian artists, reflecting a structural shift in the art market with reduced speculation and stronger institutional participation.
• This milestone sale underscores the growing global prominence of Indian modern and contemporary art, with Tyeb Mehta’s legacy at the forefront.