AstaGuru's MANIFEST: A Landmark Auction Showcasing Masterworks of Indian Modern & Contemporary Art

AstaGuru Auction House is set to present Manifest, an extraordinary online sale that gathers some of the most significant works of modern and contemporary Indian art. Scheduled for August 29–30, 2025, this thoughtfully curated auction celebrates the legacy of Indian masters while offering collectors a chance to secure culturally resonant artworks that will endure as both aesthetic treasures and historical testaments.

This landmark auction continues AstaGuru's tradition of presenting exceptional Indian art, following the success of previous sales like the Modern Odyssey auction presenting a kaleidoscope of Indian art from Bawa to Bendre and the Beyond Bold auction showcasing Indian contemporary art marvels.

A Dialogue Across Generations of Indian Art

"Manifest is conceived as a dialogue across time," shares Sunny Chandiramani, Director – Client Relations, AstaGuru. "From the bold experimentation of India's modernists to the innovation of contemporary practitioners, the collection reflects the arc of a century in Indian art. Each lot is not just a work of beauty but a marker of history, inviting collectors to become custodians of narratives that continue to shape generations."

This approach aligns with AstaGuru's continued commitment to celebrating Indian artistic heritage, as demonstrated in their previous Historic Masterpieces modern Indian art auction featuring iconic creations.

Auction Highlights

Akbar Padamsee – Untitled (Nude)

Lot No. 24 | Estimate: 3–4 crore

F. N. Souza – Untitled Landscape (1954)

Lot No. 39 | Estimate: 4–6 crore

Sakti Burman – Durga

Lot No. 10 | Estimate: 1.5–2.5 crore

M. F. Husain – Untitled (Abstract)

Lot No. 27 | Estimate: 3–4 crore

Manjit Bawa – Untitled (1989)

Anjolie Ela Menon – Untitled (Window Motif)

Lot No. 04 | Estimate: 1–1.5 crore

Krishen Khanna – Bandwallas (Diptych)

Lot No. 23 | Estimate: 2–3 crore

J. Swaminathan – Untitled

Lot No. 30 | Estimate: 1.5–2.5 crore

These exceptional works continue the tradition of AstaGuru's successful sales, building on the momentum from events like their Collectors Choice auction of modern Indian art featuring works by notable Indian modernists.

The Auction Experience

The Manifest Auction will be conducted online at www.astaguru.com, enabling global collectors to preview the full catalogue and register for bidding. With works from masters such as S. H. Raza, K. H. Ara, Sakti Burman, Manjit Bawa, Akbar Padamsee, F. N. Souza, and M. F. Husain, this sale stands as a milestone event in the continuum of Indian art history.

AstaGuru's expertise in presenting Indian art has been demonstrated through their diverse auction offerings, including specialized sales such as the Goan artistic masterpieces auction and their expansion into international works, as seen in their first exclusive international auction including works by Renoir, Picasso, Matisse and other international art pioneers.

The auction house's commitment to excellence has also been recognized through successful sales, including their International Iconic Masterpieces and Editions auction where sales by prominent Western artists surpassed expectations.