
Sakhis in Vrindavan
1989
"Sakhis in Vrindavan" by Bhupen Khakhar is a watercolor work that depicts the female companions of Krishna in the sacred landscape of Vrindavan, drawing on themes central to Hindu devotional tradition. Khakhar's characteristic style combines figural representation with a sensitive treatment of color and form, reflecting his interest in both Indian spiritual iconography and modernist painting practices. The work exemplifies Khakhar's ability to merge traditional subject matter with contemporary artistic sensibility through his fluid watercolor technique.
- Medium
- Watercolor on paper
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art
March 26, 2026
Estimate: $60,000 – $80,000
Lot 320
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