M Sivanesan’s works are a reflection of his personal moods, rather than an attempt at making a profound statement. Fascinated with the human subject, Sivanesan works mainly with figurative compositions. Born in Madras (now Chennai) in 1940, Sivanesan would grow up to pursue art and graduate from the Madras Government College of Arts and Crafts in 1956. In 1962, he won an award at International Inter Church, New York. He has exhibited widely in...
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Honours and Awards
  • 1962 International Inter Church, New York
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    Lot 70 Details

    Spring Online Auction: South Asian Modern Art 16-17 March 2023

    M Sivanesan

    Untitled

    Oil on canvas

    40 x 48 in

    Winning bid
    $4,098
    Rs 3,36,000
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    Winter Online Auction 14-15 December 2022

    M Sivanesan

    Untitled

    Oil on canvas

    24 x 34 in


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    Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art and Collectibles 13-14 October 2021

    M Sivanesan

    Untitled (Woman...

    Oil on board

    23.5 x 13.5 in

    Winning bid
    $5,400
    Rs 3,99,600
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    Lot 15 Details

    Art Rises for India: A Covid-19 Relief Fundraiser Auction by the Indian Art Community 19-20 May 2021

    M Sivanesan

    Untitled

    Mixed media on paper

    10.5 x 8 in

    Winning bid
    $440
    Rs 31,680
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    Lot 10 Details

    Absolute Tuesdays 26 September 2023

    M Sivanesan

    Untitled

    Pastel and marker on printed paper

    11.5 x 8.25 in

    Winning bid
    $293
    Rs 24,000
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    Lot 2 Details

    Absolute Tuesdays 29 August 2023

    M Sivanesan

    Untitled

    Pastel, marker and watercolour on printed paper pasted on board

    15.75 x 10 in

    Winning bid
    $366
    Rs 30,000
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    Lot 10 Details

    Absolute Tuesdays 1 August 2023

    M Sivanesan

    Untitled

    Mixed media on printed paper pasted on board

    7 x 5 in

    Winning bid
    $468
    Rs 38,400
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    Lot 6 Details

    Absolute Tuesdays 6 June 2023

    M Sivanesan

    a) Untitled
    Signed and dated...

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    Winning bid
    $468
    Rs 38,400
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    EXHIBITIONS            
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    Lot 130 Details

    Works on paper. 2-20 February 2006

    M Sivanesan

    Untitled

    Mixed media on paper

    7.5 x 7 in




    Lot 131 Details

    Works on paper. 2-20 February 2006

    M Sivanesan

    Untitled

    Mixed media on paper

    8 x 7 in




    Lot 132 Details

    Works on paper. 2-20 February 2006

    M Sivanesan

    Untitled

    Mixed media on paper

    9 x 6.5 in




    Lot 133 Details

    Works on paper. 2-20 February 2006

    M Sivanesan

    Untitled

    Mixed media on paper

    7.5 x 7 in







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