Tyeb Mehta's 'Rickshaw Puller' Sells for Rs 69.1 Crore, Sets Artist Record
Tyeb Mehta's 2002 acrylic painting 'Rickshaw Puller' sold for Rs 69.1 crore at Volte Una's inaugural auction, setting a new world auction record for the artist. This sale surpassed his previous record of Rs 61.8 crore for 'Trussed Bull' and ranks as the fourth-highest price for an Indian artwork at auction in rupee terms. The single-lot auction platform showcased the painting to select collectors globally, emphasizing transparency and lower buyer premiums. The buyer's identity remains undisclosed.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (64/100). Lens Score 31/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, thetribune, thefinancialexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thefinancialexpress broke this story on 12 Oct, 11:52 am. Other outlets followed.