Legendary Sculptor Tyeb Mehta passes away at 84

Mumbai: India's most acclaimed and renowned Sculptor, Tyeb Mehta, passed away at the age of 84. He breathed his last at the Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai. Mehta had developed a chronic chest ailment and had been ill for many years. He is survived by wife Sakina, daughter Himani, son Yusuf and daughter-in-law Fatima. Tyeb Mehta had received accolades both in India and abroad.

Tyeb Mehta's painting, 'Celebration', was sold at Christie’s auction in 2002 for a huge sum of Rs. 1.5 crore. His another painting, 'Mahishasura' was sold for Rs. 1.6 crore in 2006.