Tyeb Mehta’s ‘Rickshaw Puller’ fetches record Rs 69.1 crore at Volte Una auction
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Tyeb Mehta's painting titled Rickshaw Puller sold for Rs 69.1 crore. This sale set a new world auction record and surpassed previous marks. The auction was handled by Volte Una, a house that sells one major work at a time. This result shows an increasing market for Indian art. Mehta gained most of his recognition later in his professional life.
Tyeb Mehta's painting Rickshaw Puller set a world auction record by selling for Rs 69.1 crore. This transaction eclipsed the previous record, demonstrating the growing market for Indian art. Volte Una, the auction house conducting the sale, focuses on selling one major work at a time. Mehta achieved significant recognition later in his career.