A painting by top Indian artist Syed Haider Raza has set a record for a modern Indian work, officials at Christie's auctioneers say. Raza's painting Saurashtra sold for £2.4m ($3.5m) in London on 10 June.
Britain has rejected Archeological Survey of Indias demand for the return of artefacts that were carted away from India, mostly illegally, during British colonial rule.
Saurashtra, 1983, by Syed Haider Raza, is set to fetch £1.3 million to £1.8 million when it leads Christie's South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art Sale in London.
Rabindranath Tagore finished more than 2,000 canvases before his death in 1941, aged 70. The Sotheby's collection has been described as "the most important group of works by Rabindranath Tagore ever to appear at auction".
A unique exhibition, billed as the first of its kind in the UK, will tell the story of the Indian portrait over three centuries, exploring the fascinating ways in which artists have approached the depiction of the human form and the changing role of portraiture.
'Where Three Dreams Cross' which opened in London's East End last month is showcasing beautiful photography from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh - stretching over 150 years. It features over 300 works by 70 artists.
