Neeraj Nanda | Jul 03, 2009 | Comments 0
Painter Tyeb Mehta, 84 died at his residence in Mumbai on 2 July. He was suffering from heart trouble. He is survived by his wife, son and daughter. One of his painting sold for Rs. 3.1 crore in 2005. Last year his painting ‘Figure on a Rickshaw’ (1984) sold at the Christie’s auction for $ 1,918,926 (Rs.8.2 crore), reports Hindustan Times.
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About the Author: Neeraj Nanda, Editor South Asia Times
- 27 years experience in Radio, TV & Print Media.
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- President, South Asian Journalists Association of Australia Inc.
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