Yashoda and Krishna: Raja Ravi Varma painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale
By Janhavee Moole
Published on April 2, 2026.
Ravi Varma, known as a pioneer of modern Indian painting and influential artist, has sold his painting for $17.9m. The sale is expected to impact the art market, with Ashish Anand predicting that it will lead to increased interest in Indian art as a significant financial asset. The painting depicts the iconic image of the two characters, depicted by V.
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