Auction Picks II: Top 5 under $500,000

For those looking to spend a little less then the high rollers vying for the million dollar Gaitonde's lets take a look at some of the top modern lots estimated between $250,000~$500,000 and see which ones stand out




FN SOUZA (Lo. 39 Bonhams)
1956, Head of Christ

Est. $285,000~ $475,000





The unmistakable brilliance of Souza’s demonic heads comes shining thru in this work from 1956. Half a million dollars should be tribute enough for this late master that adorns the cover of the Bonhams catalogue



M.F. HUSAIN (Lo. 35 Christies)
1968, Untitled

Est. $200,000~ 300,000






Good Husain’s such as this are still a good buy even though his market has been lackluster of late. Should sell well for $450,000


J.SWAMINATHAN (Lo. 54 Bonhams)
1985, Mountain and Bird

This work estimated at $342000~$418,000 is from one of his most popular series. $550,000 would be a good price to pay for this attractive work


S.H. RAZA (lo. 48 Sothebys)
1955, Les Toits

An atypical landscape but interesting composition and colors of a Paris port town make this a desirable picture to own especially if you are a die hard Raza collector. Estimated between $200,000~$300,000 this should sell for close to $375,000


F.N Souza (lo 20 Osians)
1961, Red Landscape



This work Est. $222000~$278,000 was previously sold at Christies exactly a year ago for $132,000 and has made a quick reappearance on the auction block but the market for Souza is sizzling hot so this red landscape should sell comfortable for around $325,000