Auction introduction: This September, Sotheby’s Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art auction in London brings a curated group of exceptional works that encapsulate the artistic talent and aesthetic quality from across the region. Stellar works by Francis Newton Souza, Maqbool Fida Husain, Bikash Bhattacharjee, Sayed Haider Raza, Jagdish Swaminathan, Zarina, Zainul Abedin, George Keyt, and Ganesh Pyne, amongst others, feature this season and together, they showcase the vitality and diversity of South Asian art, representing a wide spectrum of geographies, mediums and themes, and affirming the significance of the region’s artistic achievements.