Art & Collectibles Auctions
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We run Indian art and collectibles auctions where you get full details on each piece’s origin, artist, and history, with themed online events and estate collections.
Pricing Guide
Decorative Arts & Collectibles
Standard Auction Access
- Digital Catalogue: Full access to lot details via the website or app including dimensions and estimated dating.
- Item Categories: Includes decorative arts, ceramics, Bohemian glassware, and limited edition prints.
- Bidding Rights: Authorization to place bids during the Timed Online Auction window.
Cost Breakdown
- Winning Bid: The base hammer price required to secure the item.
- Mandatory Fees: 17% Buyer's Premium plus applicable GST (Total landing cost is approx. 30-35% above bid).
Fulfillment
- Collection: Item release occurs only upon full payment clearance.
- Logistics: Self-pickup or shipping is arranged entirely at the buyer's separate cost and risk.
Heritage Jewelry & Modern Paperworks
Curated Assets
- Jewelry: Heritage items like Polki diamond bangles, Navratna necklaces, or Basra pearl pendants set in 22K Gold or Silver.
- Fine Art: Medium-format works on paper (watercolors, tempera, ink) by established Modern Indian artists.
Valuation & Research
- Provenance: Documented history of ownership (e.g., Royal Heritage collections or Specific Private Collections).
- Inspection: Zoomable high-definition imagery provided for detailed inspection of paper quality or stone settings.
Financial Specifics
- Taxation: Variable GST rates (3% on jewelry vs 12% on art) applied on top of the 17% Buyer's Premium.
- Authenticity: Items are vetted by the house for authorship and origin guarantees.
Investment-Grade Masterpieces & Antiquities
Blue-Chip Assets
- Masterworks: Large format Oil or Acrylic on Canvas by top-tier artists (PAG members like Husain, Souza).
- Antiquities: Rare statues, steles, or bronzes (100+ years old) including mandatory ASI transfer papers.
Elite Verification
- Documentation: Extensive records including previous auction results, publication mentions, and exhibition history.
- Condition Reports: Professional assessments covering restoration history, lining, and physical state.
Exclusive Services
- Physical Viewing: Option for private physical inspection appointments at gallery spaces prior to bidding.
- Export Guidance: Specific legal guidance on Non-Exportable Art Treasures and National Treasures.
About Art & Collectibles Auctions
We started Bid & Hammer because we love art and the stories behind every piece. For us, these auctions are about connecting people with objects that mean something - not just selling stuff.
What’s in Our Auctions
- Indian fine art auction is our main focus. You’ll see everything from ancient sculptures to big names like Husain, Jamini Roy and Thota Vaikuntam. We cover lots of mediums - oil, watercolours, pen and ink, you name it.
- Collectibles and decorative arts range from museum-worthy antiques to quirky ceramics. Sometimes, you’ll spot Satsuma porcelain or Victorian glass. Rare Jain scrolls and stone Buddha statues pop up too.
- Royal jewellery auction lots come with stories - like documented Kundan and Polki pieces with Maratha roots.
How We Run Things
- We do themed online auctions (like Diwali specials) and no-reserve art sale events for anyone wanting to try their luck.
- Estate provenance collectibles get their own spotlight - you can bid on full collections with history attached.
Why It Matters
Every object has a story. We give you all the details about origin, artist, medium and background. Sometimes, you’ll find pieces with local flavour - Girinathiya Mandiradali (temple on the mountain) or festive wishes like Subho Maha Ashtami (Happy Durga Ashtami) woven into the catalogue.
Dive in, explore, and discover something you’ll love.
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.
