Raja Ravi Varma's 'Yashoda and Krishna' Headlines Saffronart's Spring Auctions
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Raja Ravi Varma's 'Yashoda and Krishna' to Lead Saffronart's Spring Auctions
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News18•17-03-2026, 16:45
Raja Ravi Varma's 'Yashoda and Krishna' to Lead Saffronart's Spring Auctions
•Raja Ravi Varma's 'Yashoda and Krishna' painting, an 8th-century Kashmiri Buddha sculpture, and M F Husain’s 'Untitled (Benares)' will headline Saffronart’s Spring Live and Online Auctions.
•Varma's oil on canvas work, circa 1890s, depicts Yashoda milking a cow with infant Krishna, estimated to fetch Rs 80-120 crore.
•The painting exemplifies Varma’s unique blend of European academic realism and Indian iconography, transforming a domestic scene into a sacred narrative.
•M F Husain’s 'Untitled (Benares)', reflecting Varanasi's ghats, is estimated at Rs 10-15 crore, showcasing the city's spiritual and cultural complexity.
•Other highlights include S H Raza’s 'Kundalini' (2001) estimated at Rs 6.50-7.50 crore, and an early 8th-century Kashmiri bronze Buddha sculpture valued at Rs 3-5 crore.
