Art Advisory and Curation

Available across India

Bid & Hammer

Bid & Hammer

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.

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About

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

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.

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