AstaGuru Presents THROUGH HER EYES - An Exclusive Auction Celebrating Women Artists and the Eternal Bond of Mother and Child

Honouring the Feminine Vision in Art

On September 29–30, 2025, AstaGuru Auction House will unveil Through Her Eyes, a landmark auction dedicated to celebrating the creative brilliance of women artists. The sale gathers works spanning pioneering modernists to contemporary voices, with the timeless theme of Mother and Child at its heart—a symbol of tenderness, resilience, and universal connection.

This rare auction features artistic luminaries such as Amrita Sher-Gil, Sukumari Devi, Jayasri Burman, Anju Dodiya, Bhuri Bai, and Mrinalini Mukherjee, alongside other exceptional talents whose works have shaped India's cultural landscape. For those interested in learning more about AstaGuru's previous auction successes, their Historic Masterpieces auction achieved remarkable results.

A Statement from AstaGuru

Sunny Chandiramani, Director – Client Relations at AstaGuru, explains:

"With Through Her Eyes, we aim to honour the immense contributions of women artists whose work has often remained underrepresented in the larger narrative of Indian art. By centering on the timeless theme of Mother and Child, this auction both celebrates their brilliance and acknowledges their pivotal role in shaping our heritage."

Highlights from the Auction

• Amrita Sher-Gil – With Earth and the Paradise  

  

  A watercolour that reinterprets the biblical story of Adam, Eve, and the serpent through Sher-Gil's vivid imagination. Estimated at ?30,00,000–40,00,000. Additional works from her early watercolour experiments, sourced from the collection of her nephew, artist Vivan Sundaram, will also be on offer, ranging between ?10,00,000–30,00,000.
• Meera Mukherjee – Bronze Experiment

  

   Featured on the catalogue cover, this early bronze sculpture depicts an indigenous figure seated cross-legged. Estimated at 30,00,000–40,00,000.
• Jamini Roy – Mother and Child

  

   Two distinctive renditions: one in his bold expressionist style and another inspired by Kalighat painting. Each estimated at 10,00,000–15,00,000.
• Gaganendranath Tagore – Mother & Son

  

   A rare departure from his caricatural work, this piece explores intimacy and is estimated at 10,00,000–15,00,000.
• Krishen Khanna – Pieta

  

   A moving reinterpretation of the allegorical Pieta, reflecting the artist's lifelong engagement with religious symbolism. Estimated at 30,00,000–40,00,000.

Why This Auction Matters

Through Her Eyes is more than a sale—it is a celebration of overlooked narratives, giving centre stage to women artists who have long shaped and enriched Indian art. By weaving together themes of care, sacrifice, and spiritual depth, the auction provides collectors and connoisseurs an unprecedented opportunity to acquire works that embody both history and humanity.

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