New Delhi, April 29 -- India's art market is entering a phase where finding works of art is harder than finding buyers. Speaking exclusively to Mint, Damian Vesey of Christie's said the surge in demand since the pandemic has outpaced the supply of high-quality works to the market.

"The challenge is not demand anymore. It is bringing high-quality works to the market. We continue to see that collectors remain focused on quality, rarity and provenance, with demand for exceptional works of art remaining strong and continuing to set new records for South Asian art," said Vesey, director and international specialist for South Asian modern and contemporary art at Christie's.

That shift is playing out as the market expands. The British auction ...