M F Husain’s 1952 painting ‘The Red Girl’ sells for Rs 65 crore

M.F. Husain's remarkable artwork, The Red Girl, has fetched an astounding ₹65 crore at a recent Mumbai auction, eclipsing initial predictions of ₹3-5 crore. This sale underscores a rising fascination with modern Indian art, as demonstrated by other pieces achieving notable prices. Created over 70 years ago, this painting stands as a testament to the transforming art scene in India and the growing interest of collectors.