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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    CURRENTLY ON AUCTION AT StoryLTD            
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    Lot 26 Details

    Absolute Tuesdays 28 March 2023

    M Sivanesan

    Untitled

    Pastel, marker and acrylic on printed paper pasted on mount board

    11.25 x 12 in

    $735-980
    Rs 60,000-80,000


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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
    (Inclusive of buyer's premium)


    USD payement only Lot 82 Details

    Winter Online Auction 14-15 December 2022

    M Sivanesan

    Untitled

    Oil on canvas

    24 x 34 in


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    USD payement only Lot 60 Details

    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
    (Inclusive of buyer's premium)

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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
    (Inclusive of buyer's premium)


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    Lot 25 Details

    Absolute Tuesdays 7 February 2023

    M Sivanesan

    Untitled

    Pastel and marker on printed paper pasted on mount board

    10.5 x 5.5 in

    Winning bid
    $104
    Rs 8,400
    (Inclusive of buyer's premium)


    Lot 26 Details

    Absolute Tuesdays: Year End Sale 20 December 2022

    M Sivanesan

    Untitled

    Acrylic, watercolour and pastel on printed paper

    14.5 x 14.5 in

    Winning bid
    $180
    Rs 14,400
    (Inclusive of buyer's premium)


    Lot 10 Details

    Absolute Tuesdays 27 September 2022

    M Sivanesan

    Untitled

    Mixed media on printed paper

    14.5 x 11 in

    Winning bid
    $550
    Rs 44,580
    (Inclusive of buyer's premium)


    Lot 20 Details

    Absolute Tuesdays 30 August 2022

    M Sivanesan

    Untitled

    Mixed media on printed paper pasted on mount board

    12.75 x 11 in

    Winning bid
    $316
    Rs 24,660
    (Inclusive of buyer's premium)


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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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