Arpana Caur


Born in New Delhi, Arpana Caur spent her college years studying literature; as an artist, she is largely self-taught. Her work can be seen to continue the line begun by Amrita Sher-Gil. It is feminine and feminist in its perspective, with portraits of women placed in a contemporary urban context. The erotic is downplayed in favor of the sturdy: Gayatri Sinha states that, in her paintings, "There is no hint of an expressive sexuality; woman...
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Honours and Awards
  • 1992,91,90,89 Eminent Artist, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
  • 1987 Commendation Certificate, Algiers Biennale, Algiers
  • 1986 Gold Medal for Painting, 6th Triennale, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
  • 1985 Received Research Grant for Painting in Garhi Studio, from Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi
  • 1984 All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society (AIFACS) Award, New Delhi
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    CURRENTLY ON AUCTION AT StoryLTD            
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    Lot 22 Details

    Absolute Tuesdays 4 April 2023

    Arpana Caur

    Body is Just a...

    Pastel on paper

    21.75 x 14.5 in

    $1,465-2,200
    Rs 1,20,000-1,80,000


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    Spring Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art and Antiquities 6-7 April 2022

    Arpana Caur

    Tree of...

    Oil on canvas

    54 x 69 in

    Winning bid
    $7,200
    Rs 5,40,000
    (Inclusive of buyer's premium)

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    Lot 76 Details

    Summer Online Auction 13-14 July 2021

    Arpana Caur

    Untitled

    Oil on canvas

    67.75 x 21 in

    Winning bid
    $7,814
    Rs 5,74,350
    (Inclusive of buyer's premium)


    Lot 80 Details

    Winter Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art and Collectibles 9-10 December 2020

    Arpana Caur

    Green Circle

    Oil on canvas

    52.75 x 68.5 in

    Winning bid
    $9,016
    Rs 6,58,200
    (Inclusive of buyer's premium)


    Lot 92 Details

    Summer Online Auction 12-13 June 2019

    Arpana Caur

    Yogini

    Oil on canvas

    59.25 x 69 in



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    Lot 29 Details

    Absolute Tuesdays 28 March 2023

    Arpana Caur

    Charkha

    Pencil and gouache on paper

    11 x 16 in

    Winning bid
    $468
    Rs 38,400
    (Inclusive of buyer's premium)


    Lot 47 Details

    Absolute Tuesdays 30 August 2022

    Arpana Caur

    Body is Just a...

    Pastel and pencil on paper

    22 x 14.5 in

    Winning bid
    $916
    Rs 71,460
    (Inclusive of buyer's premium)


    Lot 16 Details

    Absolute Tuesdays 19 April 2022

    Arpana Caur

    Body Is Just A...

    Gouache on paper

    12.5 x 9.75 in

    Winning bid
    $613
    Rs 45,360
    (Inclusive of buyer's premium)


    Lot 34 Details

    Absolute Tuesdays 2 November 2021

    Arpana Caur

    a) Grandpa
    Signed 'arpana caur' (lower ...

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    Winning bid
    $498
    Rs 36,840
    (Inclusive of buyer's premium)


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    EXHIBITIONS            
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    Lot 88 Details

    Works on paper. 20 Feb-15 Mar 2003

    Arpana Caur

    Untitled

    Watercolour on paper

    12.5 x 16 in




    Lot 89 Details

    Works on paper. 20 Feb-15 Mar 2003

    Arpana Caur

    River Goddess

    Pencil and gouache on paper

    29 x 38.75 in




    Lot 90 Details

    Works on paper. 20 Feb-15 Mar 2003

    Arpana Caur

    Untitled

    Watercolour on paper

    9.5 x 12.25 in




    Lot 91 Details

    Works on paper. 20 Feb-15 Mar 2003

    Arpana Caur

    Untitled

    Watercolour on paper

    14.5 x 11 in




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