Auction house specializes in modern Indian art.
Founded in 2011, Pundole’s is a globally recognised auction house based in Mumbai. While renowned for its expertise in Modern and Classical Indian art, Pundole’s also conducts auctions in various sale categories including European Decorative Art, Books, Chinese Art and Objects, Sculpture, Folk and Tribal Art, Collectibles and Jewellery. Our team, led by industry veterans, combines local knowledge with global insights, connecting collectors to exceptional works. Our ethos, built on integrity, reliability, and innovation, ensures a trusted platform for buyers and sellers alike.
Since our inception, we have been privileged to handle the sales of some of the country’s most prestigious estates, including those of Dr. Jamshed J. Bhabha, Laura Hamilton, and Ernevaz K. Dubash. Additionally, we have had the honour of facilitating the sale of artworks from the collections of Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy, Emanuel Schlesinger, Tina and Bakul Khote, Leela Seeta, The Royal Family of Vijayanagaram, Badrivishal Pitti, Roshan Sabavala, and the Glenbarra Art Museum.
Over the past fourteen years, Pundole’s has hosted fifty-five auctions, achieving an average sell-through rate of 95.9%, with seventeen of those auctions being white-glove sales. Notably, the Fine Art Sale featuring works from the Glenbarra Art Museum and the Pundole Family Collection set several historic milestones, including several artist world records. Additionally, the auction house consistently sets numerous price records for renowned Indian artists, including Raja Ravi Varma, V.S. Gaitonde, S.H. Raza, Akbar Padamsee, F.N. Souza, Jagdish Swaminathan, Somnath Hore, N.S. Bendre and Nasreen Mohamedi.
We continue to provide a reliable platform for art collectors, estates, and institutions seeking to achieve the highest standards in auctioning fine and decorative art. Join us in celebrating the richness of Indian art and culture through our auctions.