The department of Modern Indian Art presents original works created by the doyens of modernism from the late 19th to the late 20th century. Born from cross-cultural curiosity, the genre blends western techniques with Indian tradition against a backdrop of shifting socio-political change. The canvases and sculptures from this period capture ideas, beliefs, and scenes that shaped the making of India.

It was an age of freedom and the rise of a revolutionary group of artists. Masters such as Maqbool Fida Husain, Sayed Haider Raza, Francis Newton Souza, Amrita Sher-Gil, Jamini Roy, Nandalal Bose, Vasudeo S. Gaitonde, Tyeb Mehta, and Akbar Padamsee defined this period as the age of expression.

AstaGuru was founded in Mumbai with a vision to advance appreciation for this category. We have led the market by setting consistent benchmarks and curating significant works from important provenances. With record prices for artists such as Tyeb Mehta and Ganesh Pyne, AstaGuru continues to strengthen its legacy as a pioneering online auction house for Modern Indian Art.