Saffronart to conduct its first live auction in Bangalore

Email from Saffronart:

We are expanding base with our inaugural auction in Bangalore, one of India’s largest cosmopolitan cities. Unlike our previous auctions, The Discerning Eye: Important Furniture, Jewellery, and Works of Art one features a mix of Modern, Contemporary, folk and tribal art, vintage interiors and mid-century furniture, and jewellery inspired by Indian and international designs. 

Keep an eye out for artists such as Jangarh Singh and Baua Devi, famed for their intricate works resonating with the traditions of India's traditional arts; works by Modernists including M. F. Husain, S. H. Raza, F. N. Souza and Jogen Chowdhury; furniture inspired by 19th and 20th century designs and the clean, functional forms of post-war Europe; jewellery set with pearls, rubies, emeralds, tanzanite and diamonds, and much more.

Viewings and Live Auction:

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 

Viewing: 11:00 am till auction start

Registration: 6:30 p.m. onwards

Auction: 7:30 p.m. onwards

ABOUT SAFFRONART:

A global company with deep Indian roots, Saffronart was founded in 2000 on the strength of a private passion. Remaining committed to this passion and personal values, today Saffronart is a strong and successful international auction house that both embraces and drives change.

A platform for fine art and collectibles with over fourteen years of experience in auctions, Saffronart is committed to serving the growing community of Indian collectors, while also creating a cultural bridge to India for both the global Indian diaspora and the international community at large. Saffronart has set several global benchmarks for online auctions and is the subject of a case study at Harvard Business School.

Saffronart has held several highly successful online and live auctions, accompanied by physical catalogues and preview events in cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, New York, London, Singapore and Hong Kong. These auctions allow bidders around the world to participate simultaneously in exciting sales. In October 2008, Saffronart extended its unique online auction platform beyond fine-art to host its inaugural sale of Fine Jewels and Watches, adding a new dimension to its market presence. Since December 2011, Saffronart has offered Indian antiquities including sculptures, artefacts and miniature paintings on its auction platform, in auctions conducted by Collectibles Antiques India Private Limited. In 2012, Saffronart held its inaugural auctions of Modern & Impressionist Art, Carpets & Rugs, Folk & Tribal Art, Art Deco and the Art of Pakistan, followed by its first Travel & Leisure auction in 2013.