Rating and value of paintings by Sayed Haider Raza
Key takeaways
- Sayed Haider Raza, a leading figure in 20th-century Indian abstract painting, has seen his works sell for between €180 and €637,800 over the past 40 years.
- His painting “Gestation” (1989) exceeded estimates by selling for €5,020,650 in 2023, illustrating the volatility of prices.
- Estimates vary by medium: paintings up to €5,020,650, watercolor drawings up to €979,910, and sculptures up to €62,000.
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Rating and value of the artist Sayed Haider Raza
An essential figure of modern Indian painting, Sayed Haider Raza is a prodigious painter of the 20th century who has acquired a certain renown, based on his paintings, watercolor drawings, prints, but also his sculptures. For almost forty years, his works have been auctioned at prices ranging from €180 to €637,800, a substantial delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to the artist's works. One of his paintings (acrylic on canvas) entitled Gestation, dating from 1989, sold for €5,020,650 in 2023, whereas it was estimated at between €1,673,550 and €2,789,250.
Order of value from a single work to the most prestigious
Technique used | Result | Estamp - multiple | From €20 to €22,970 |
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Sculpture - volume | From €2,000 to €62,000 |
Drawing - watercolor | From €150 to €979,910 |
Painting | From €120 to €5,020,650 |
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Style and technique of artist Sayed Haider Raza
Sayed Haider Raza is one of the pioneers of Indian abstract painting. He uses several artistic techniques, including oil paint, cardboard paint, acrylic, charcoal, printmaking and sculpture. He works extensively on colorimetry.
The life of Sayed Haider Raza
Sayed Haider Raza was born in India in 1922, in Barbara, a province of the British colony of India. He began his artistic training at the Nagour School of Fine Arts, then at an art school in Bombay. With friends from the school, he founded the Progressive artist group, which had little posterity, influenced by Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. He obtains a scholarship from the French government to study at the Beaux-Arts in Paris. He exhibited in France and joined the École de Paris group, while making frequent trips to India. He worked extensively on colorimetry and the relief of paint layers.
He transformed an ancient château into an art center in the Alpes Maritimes with his wife at the end of his career, and died in New Dehli at the age of 94.
Raza's imprint on his period
Raza leaves a significant imprint on the history of twentieth-century art, and is one of his country's best-known painters. His considerable artistic output is the result of hard work and a long career. Raza is one of the highest-rated contemporary artists on the art market today.
Recognizing the artist's signature
Raza simply signs his canvases with his name in cursive script, at the bottom of his canvas.
Getting to know the value of a work
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Frequently asked questions
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Who is Sayed Haider Raza, and what is his significance in art history?Sayed Haider Raza (1922–2016) was a leading figure in modern Indian painting and one of the pioneers of Indian abstract art. Born in India, he studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and became part of the École de Paris, while remaining deeply connected to his homeland. He is recognized as one of the most highly valued contemporary artists on the current art market, with a substantial body of work spanning painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture.
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What is the price range for works by Sayed Haider Raza?Sayed Haider Raza’s works command a wide range of prices depending on the medium and the piece’s prestige. Prints range from €20 to €22,970, sculptures between €2,000 and €62,000, watercolor drawings between €150 and €979,910, and paintings between €120 and €5,020,650. These variations reflect the importance of each work’s size, technique, date, and history.
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How can you authenticate and appraise a work by Sayed Haider Raza?To authenticate a work by Sayed Haider Raza and determine its exact value, we recommend that you request a free estimate using our online form. A state-certified expert or auctioneer from Auctie's will contact you shortly to evaluate your artwork with no obligation and provide you with a reliable estimate based on current market conditions.
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How do I sell a work by Sayed Haider Raza?If you’d like to sell a work by Sayed Haider Raza, Auctie’s will assist you from the initial appraisal through to the final sale. Our specialists will help you choose the sales format best suited to your artwork and guide you in achieving the best possible price, taking into account its authenticity, condition, and market position.
