AstaGuru is set to host a special auction, dedicated to celebrating the vision and creativity of women artists titled – Through Her Eyes, on September 29–30, 2025. The catalogue features works by luminaries such as Amrita Sher-Gil, whose practice fused European modernism with the vibrancy of Indian life, Sukumari Devi, the first woman faculty member at Santiniketan, alongside Jayasri Burman, Anju Dodiya, Bhuri Bai, Mrinalini Mukherjee, and others.
A Celebration of Women Artists and the Mother–Child Bond
The sale brings together a rich spectrum of voices—from pioneering modernists to pathbreaking tribal talents—each offering unique perspectives. At its core, the auction is dedicated to women artists and anchored by the timeless theme of ‘Mother and Child,’ celebrating tenderness, resilience, and the universal bonds of care and intimacy.”
AstaGuru’s Vision Behind the Auction
Sunny Chandiramani, Director, Client Relations, AstaGuru Auction House, “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 the timeless theme of Mother and Child, this auction not only highlights their creative brilliance but also amplifies voices that bring forth deeply personal, honest, and powerful perspectives. It is both a celebration and a long-overdue recognition of their role in shaping our cultural landscape.”
Top Highlights From the Sale:
Lot no. 20 titled With Earth and the Paradise by Amrita Sher Gil engages with one of the oldest and enduring mythological narratives- a biblical story of Adam, Eve and the serpent. She renders it with watercolour in a naive but expressive approach with themes of temptation and innocence lost, encountered through various mediums during her Hungarian childhood which provided fertile ground for her imagination. This lot is estimated at ₹ 30,00,000- 40,00,000
The auction will also present a host of other watercolour works from her oeuvre. These works, originally belonging to the collection of her nephew and artist Vivan Sundaram are also her early experimentations and ease with the medium. Among these, lot no.7 is estimated at ₹ 10,00,000- 15,00,000. Lot nos. 26 and 57 are estimated at ₹ 15,00,000- 20,00,000 and lot nos. 2,14,32,42,and 50 are estimated to sell at INR 20,00,000- 30,00,000.
Featuring on the auction catalogue cover, lot no. 16, is a brilliant example of Meera Mukherjee’s initial experiments with bronze. The work depicts an indigenous relief sculpture sitting in a crossed legged position and is expected to sell at an estimate of ₹ 30,00,000- 40,00,000.
Two distinctive works on the theme of Mother and Child by artist Jamini Roy are also featured in the auction. Lot no. 1 is a rendition in his expressionist style and estimated to sell at ₹ 10,00,000 – 15,00,000. The other work by the artist lot no. 12 showcases the theme through his indigenous figures inspired by the Kalighat school of painting. This work is expected to be acquired at ₹ 10,00,000 – 15,00,000.
In Lot no. 55 titled ‘Mother & Son,’ Bengal school legend Gaganendranath Tagore turns from caricature and satire to intimacy making it a pivotal work in his oeuvre. This lot is estimated to sell at ₹ 10,00,000- 15,00,000.
Lot no. 59 is Krishen Khanna’s rendition of the allegorical image of the Pieta. He is known for his paintings on the theme of ‘Pieta’ as they relate to his concerns with the subject of dead and dying. His interest in religious symbolism comes from childhood summer memories in England and a print of Da Vinci’s the Last Supper gifted to him by his father. This work is estimated at ₹ 30,00,000- 40,00,000.
Takeaway
Through Her Eyes by AstaGuru is more than an auction—it is a cultural milestone that amplifies the voices of women artists across generations. By bringing together diverse practices under the unifying theme of Mother and Child, the sale underscores tenderness, resilience, and creativity as timeless threads in Indian art. As these works find new homes, the auction also reaffirms the importance of recognizing women’s contributions to shaping India’s artistic heritage.
