MF Husain's 'The Red Girl' Sold For ₹65 Crore, 13 Times Its Estimated Value At Mumbai Auction
A painting estimated in the ₹3 crore to ₹5 crore range has now made headlines after fetching a staggering ₹65 crore at Pundole’s Fine Art Sale. M.F. Husain’s The Red Girl, a 1952 oil on canvas, emerged as one of the most talked-about works at the Mumbai auction, selling for around 13 times its upper estimate. The painting alone accounted for nearly a third of the sale’s overall value.
M.F. Husain's 1952 oil on canvas painting, The Red Girl, has made headlines after selling for ₹65 crore at a Pundole’s Fine Art Sale in Mumbai. The dramatic increase from its estimated value of ₹3 crore to ₹5 crore, highlights the work's remarkable success at the auction. The 48 x 24 inch painting alone accounts for nearly a third of the sale's total value of ₹260 crore.
The Red Girl features a young female figure rendered in vivid red, wearing ornamental jewelry and a prominent forehead decoration. The painting is reminiscent of the yakshi figures from ancient Indian sculpture traditions, particularly those found in Mathura and surrounding regions. The earthy red coloring echoes the appearance of sandstone sculptures, while the cut-off treatment of the lower limbs adds visual intrigue.
The painting's unique style and connection to classical Indian art have contributed to its high value and popularity at the Mumbai auction.
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