Tyeb Mehta's 'Rickshaw Puller' Sells for Rs 69.1 Crore, Setting Artist Record
Tyeb Mehta's 2002 acrylic on canvas painting 'Rickshaw Puller' sold for Rs 69.1 crore at Volte Una's inaugural auction, setting a new world record for the artist. This sale surpassed Mehta's previous record of Rs 61.8 crore for 'Trussed Bull' and ranks among the highest prices for Indian artworks at auction. The single-lot auction format allowed focused bidding from global collectors. The painting revisits a recurring theme in Mehta's later work, symbolizing human struggle and alienation. 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 (63/100). 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.