Amrita Sher-Gil’s ‘The Story Teller’ becomes the most expensive Indian artwork ever auctioned

Amrita Sher-Gil’s painting “The Story Teller” achieved a record-breaking sale of ₹61.8 crore at an auction in New Delhi, making it the most expensive Indian artwork ever sold. The auction, organized by Saffronart, generated over ₹181 crore in total sales. Sher-Gil, known as India’s only successful woman artist, fused influences from Pahari and Parisian art in her work. The painting depicts a group of women engaged in various activities in an open space. Sher-Gil is celebrated for her contributions to the art world and her notable works.