Indian & South Asian Modern & Contemporary Art

S otheby’s Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art Department showcases premier works by leading modern masters and innovative contemporary artists from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the global South Asian diaspora. Since establishing this market with the groundbreaking Herwitz Collection auction in 1995, the department has presented landmark sales featuring major private and diplomatic collections and record-setting works by artists such as M.F. Husain, F.N. Souza, S.H. Raza, Tyeb Mehta, V.S. Gaitonde, and Akbar Padamsee. With a world-class team based in New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris, and key international hubs, Sotheby’s offers top-tier auctions, selling exhibitions, and private sales across paintings, drawings, photography, and installations.