Art Advisory and Curation
Available across India
We help you build or refine your art collection with Indian art expertise, personal curation, and discreet private sales, whether you need one piece or a full collection.
Pricing Guide
Single Artwork Diligence & Valuation
Verification & Research
- Provenance Tracing: Checking ownership history and gallery invoices to establish the authenticity of the work.
- Condition Analysis: Physical inspection or high res image review to detect restoration, fungal damage, or craquelure.
- Market Benchmarking: Comparative price analysis against recent auction records of similar works to prevent overpaying.
Strategic Support
- Bidding Limit: Defining a maximum hammer price based on the asset's true market value.
- Anonymity Shield: Option for the provider to bid on your behalf to protect identity during auctions.
- Digital Report: A detailed dossier outlining the risk profile and valuation of the specific lot.
Interior Art Curation & Styling
Visual & Spatial Analysis
- Site Visit: Assessment of wall dimensions, lighting conditions, and humidity levels by a curator.
- Digital Mockups: High fidelity rendering of shortlisted artworks on your actual walls to visualize scale and fit.
- Decor Alignment: Selection of art styles (Modern, Heritage, or Abstract) that blend with existing furniture and interior themes.
Sourcing & Logistics
- Private Inventory Access: Sourcing from off market collections and private treaty sales not available to the public.
- Framing Consultation: Advice on archival framing and museum grade glass to ensure longevity of the artwork.
- Installation Guidance: Technical recommendations on suspension systems and lighting focus points.
Annual Portfolio Management
Asset Management
- Collection Valuation: Annual audit and market pricing of existing holdings for insurance and wealth tracking.
- Investment Strategy: Data driven identification of undervalued artists or genres for future acquisition.
- Conservation Oversight: Coordination with restorers to clean or preserve aging artworks and maintain asset integrity.
VIP Privileges
- Priority Access: First right of refusal on private sales and estate collections before public listing.
- Market Intelligence: Quarterly reports on global trends tailored to your specific collection categories.
- Event Access: Invitations to exclusive previews, gallery walks, and private collector galas.
About Art Advisory and Curation
We started as collectors before we became advisors, so I know what it feels like when art truly means something to you. My approach goes beyond just buying and selling - it’s about finding pieces that add real depth to your story, not just your walls.
What I Offer
- If you’re new, I’ll help you build your private art collection step by step. For experienced collectors, I give honest opinions on rare finds or how to shape a legacy.
- I offer Indian art market expertise - from the Progressive Artists' Group to contemporary names, heritage artifact curation, and how to bring old-world crafts like Mehrab Jali doors into modern spaces.
- Sometimes you just want that one special piece to finish a room or make a space feel right. I help with that too, matching art to your style or architecture.
- For those who prefer privacy, my team handles discreet private sales for masterworks and heritage items.
How I Work
- Curation, for me, is storytelling. Sometimes it means curating an entire palace, other times, just one corner of a room - but always with attention to history and meaning.
- You’ll get real talk, no jargon. I’ll share the stories behind everything, whether it’s a modern Indian masterwork or a little-known collectible with a quirky past.
Let’s find art that feels like it belongs to you.
Meet your Expert
Bid & Hammer
23 connects in last 3 months
My Story
We started out just collecting, not thinking much about where it’d go. I’m Maher Dadha, and Bid & Hammer grew from that hobby. You know, sometimes it’s the story behind a thing that matters most. Like Mrs. Meena Appachu, who hunted porcelain all over, her collection telling her life’s journey. That’s what we love - honouring those stories, letting new folks find joy in old treasures.
My Work
Multi-category auctions - We auction Modern & Contemporary Indian Art, Indian miniature paintings, antique silver jewellery, and all sorts of collectibles.
Online and accessible - Most auctions are online, so anyone can join in. We run no-reserve art auctions and low-reserve sales too.
Expert curation - Our team researches each piece, whether it’s a big-name artist or a rare estate art collection. We dig deep for the stories.
Celebrating culture - It’s not just about selling - we do talks, panels, and exhibitions, tying art to India’s festivals and heritage.
Private sales - For those after something special, we handle private, discreet sales of high-value works.
