Maqbool Fida Husain has been commisioned by an Indian businessman to create the paintings for a series entitled "Our planet Called Earth".
It is belived to be the biggest ever art deal in India.
The buyer, Guru Swamp Srivarasa, is described as a low-profile Bombai businessman who was not an art collector.
He says he believes it is a good investment.
BBC News
September 10, 2004