AWARDS PERSONS · 15 April 2026
Raja Ravi Varma Painting Sale
Raja Ravi Varma Painting Sale. 'Yashoda and Krishna' sold for Rs 167.2 crore at a Saffronart auction. Among the highest prices ever for an Indian artwork. Varma was born in 1848 in Kilimanoor, Kerala; received the Kaiser-i-Hind medal in 1904.
KEY POINTS
- 'Yashoda and Krishna' sold for Rs 167.2 crore at a Saffronart auction.
- Among the highest prices ever for an Indian artwork.
- Varma was born in 1848 in Kilimanoor, Kerala; received the Kaiser-i-Hind medal in 1904.
Source: DAKSH Current Affairs May 2026