Doshi Ecatalogue

AN AESTHETES VISION
FURNITURE FROM THE HOUSE OF MAHENDRA DOSHI

ONLINE AUCTION | 15-16 March 2016
CONTENTS
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Cover (Detail)
Lot 36
SALES AND ENQUIRIES

THE AUCTION CATALOGUE
102
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
106
CONDITIONS FOR SALE
113
CLOSING SCHEDULE
115
ABSENTEE/PROXY BID FORM
117
INDEX
Back cover
Lot 20
Inside back cover

Lot 59
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Lot 11
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Design is nothing but a humble understanding of materials, a

natural instinct for solutions and respect for nature.
B V DOSHI
The hand of a craftsman engaged

in his craft is always pure.
MANU
...the craftsman relies upon himself

rather than upon his tools, and at the
same time is completely master of
them, adapting them exactly to the
requirements of the moment.
ANANDA COOMARASWAMY
I do not want my house to be walled in on all

sides and my windows to be stuffed. I want the
cultures of all the lands to be blown about my
house as freely as possible. But I refuse to be
blown off my feet by any.
MAHATMA GANDHI
Mahendra Doshi was perhaps one of the most

important antique dealers India has ever had.
This opinion, offered by columnist Gaurav Bhatia
in Architectural Digest magazine, was one echoed
by many who interviewed, met, and knew the
master restorer of antique furniture. With his
extraordinary eye for turning old into gold
(Dhanishta Shah, Old Stuff in New Places, The
Address, Times of India, 11 November 2012),
Mahendra Doshi or Mahendrabhai as he
was often called, had built a stellar reputation for
transforming a badly damaged piece of furniture
into a work of art.
It was more than that, however, as those who
knew him can attest. Doshi was a risk-taker, and
his gambles almost never failed. In the same
Architectural Digest interview, nephew Anand
Chiki Doshi recalls his uncle taking him on an
expedition to Chor Bazaar in Mumbai, where he
bought old, broken down pieces of wood from
a dealer for an exorbitant sum. What emerged
out of them once Mahendra Doshi had worked
on them, was a beautiful jackwood and ebony
Dutch bureau cabinet, standing tall at 100 inches.
Once he was presented with something, it was
a veritable game of hide and seek. The furniture
did its best to disguise itself; however Mahendra
Doshi looked right into the heart of the piece,
captured it and blew life into [it]. (Relin H, A
Tribute to Mahendra Doshi, The Inside Track, 15
July 2010, p. 12)
Mahendra Doshi
Master Restorer
Mahendra Doshi was born in Rajkot in 1943,

where he was surrounded by 19th century
antiques and objets dart in his grandfathers
colonial bungalow. Growing up, he considered
these pieces as his subliminal orientation.
(Gaurav Bhatia, A Cabinet of Curiosities,
Architectural Digest, May-June 2013, p. 120) In the
1960s, Doshis family moved to Mumbai where his
father started a construction business. A decade
later, Doshi joined him. It was during this time, in
the mid-1970s on a construction site visit, that
Doshi saw a French-style Lady Petit bungalow in
the affluent Breach Candy locality of Mumbai being

demolished. Something called out to him as he saw
beautiful Baccarat chandeliers, a large billiard table
with ivory balls, a mini theatre with fabulous Chinese
embroidery-work curtains being ripped apart and sold
to the jari puranawallas (junk dealers). (Bhatia, p. 120)
As someone who loved antique furniture, he felt the
need to intervene. From the ruins of this house, he
rescued a sculpture of the Roman God Neptune. And
thus began, Mahendra Doshis first step into the world
of restoration.
From there on, Doshi made frequent trips to Chor
Bazaar, salvaging neglected, dusty and broken down
pieces of period furniture. He often approached dealers
and asked them to go to different parts of the country
and recover hidden treasures of furniture for him. Over
time, Doshi built a strong network of antique dealers,
that today spans from West Bengal to Gujarat and
Goa to Kerala. (Roshni Nair, From Here to Antiquity,
DNA India, 28 September 2014, accessed online)
Doshis first foray into restoration began with his own
house. In Chor Bazaar, he had discovered a plethora
of old, rejected furniture for his new apartment,
which he hired a small team of carpenters, led by
one Karsanbhai, to repair. Once his flat was ready,
Mahendrabhai realized, much to his chagrin, that
it was too small to house his painstakingly restored
treasures. He placed a small ad in the papers about
antique restored furniture for sale, and the response
was overwhelming... Soon, his wavering interest in
the familys construction business led him to do
small projects for friends. It was Karsanbhai who then
encouraged Mahendrabhai to make it a full-fledged
business, a fact that Mahendrabhai has always credited
him for. (Bhatia, pp. 120, 122)
Doshi and Karsanbhais partnership lasted 35 years,
during which the latter became Doshis right hand
man and head carpenter. Together, they set new
standards of craftsmanship in the antique furniture
business. (Relin H, p. 12)
Doshis second successful break came in 1979, while
he was still working for his father on a seven-storied
building in the Gamdevi area of Mumbai. Once

again, he had acquired and restored a large collection
of furniture. Before handing over possession of the
building, he decorated every floor of it with pieces
from his collection. This was his first exhibition of
sorts, to reintroduce the concept of antique furniture
to the market. Initially unhappy with his sons passion
for what was otherwise considered junk, Doshis father
changed his opinion at the opening of the exhibition.
When he saw the crme de la crme flocked to grab
these beautifully restored pieces, he apologized for all
his taunts and criticism, giving birth, with that gesture,
to the many stories of a bespectacled little man who
carved his own niche in the architectural and design
history of India. (Bhatia, p. 122)
Be it original antique furniture, restored art deco,
colonial or traditional Indian treasures found in little
crooks, Mahendrabhai soon became the last word in
antiques, restored period furniture and high-quality
reproductions. (Bhatia, p. 122) Doshi was no mere
vendor; he created relationships with his clients,
lending them his experience and expertise. Sharing his
time and knowledge with them, he did more than just
restore antiques, he created connoisseurs. (Relin H,
p. 12) Chiki Doshi, who considered Doshi his mentor,
has said, Mahendrabhai didnt sell furniture, he sold
stories. It was part of the clients experience and they
loved it, getting lost in a fairytale. He knew every piece
he sourced and the story behind it. (Bhatia, p. 120)
Doshi passed away in 2010. In his time, he established
the House of Mahendra Doshi in 1974, which now has
two branches in Walkeshwar and Wadala in Mumbai,
filled with exquisite period furniture and decor. His
legacy is carried on by his cousin Anand Gandhi, and
nephews Chiki and Asim Doshi.
Mahendra Doshi was a teacher, a friend and an
institution in himself who has shared his knowledge
not only in the field of antique furniture but also on
how to be better human beings. According to Chiki
Doshi, the legacy he has left behind will always be
carried out with panache and passion, just as he
wished. (Relin H, p. 12)
Lot 119
Closing Time:
8 pm (IST)
10.30 am (US Eastern Time)
SUNBURST DESIGN BEDSTEAD

Sri Lanka
Ebony bed with teakwood frame and brass hardware
36 x 86 x 42 in (91.4 x 218.4 x 106.6 cm)
A single bed with head board and foot board in a
sunburst pattern joined by a solid ebony stretcher and
ebonised teakwood interior frame, fastened by brass
hardware. The foot board is carved with a foliate frieze.
Circa 1940s.
$ 4,155 - 4,925
Rs 2,70,000 - 3,20,000
RECORD PLAYER BY PHILLIPS

Teakwood with veneer and brass hardware
29 x 49 x 18 in (73.6 x 124 x 45 cm)
Fitted for electricity
$ 1,695 - 2,000
Rs 1,10,000 - 1,30,000
This record player was acquired by Mahendra when people were getting
rid of these due to the advent of cassette players. He was drawn to
the mid-century design of the piece and the brass jaali that covers the
speakers... again, so ahead of the times. Even today, it works beautifully
and the record player is back in vogue!
COFFEE TABLE
Mumbai
Teakwood
Height: 18 in (45.7 cm)
Diameter: 36 in (91.4 cm)
$ 465 - 770
Rs 30,000 - 50,000
ART DECO GLASSFRONTED DISPLAY CABINET

Mumbai
Teakwood and glass
31 x 47 x 17 in (78.7 x 119 x 43 cm)
Rectangular-shaped with sunburst geometric pattern glass doors
$ 850 - 1,155
Rs 55,000 - 75,000
CIRCULAR DINING TABLE

Cherry wood
30 x 98 x 61 in (76.2 x 248.9 x 154.9 cm)
The oval shaped top comprises of three solid cherry wood
planks resting atop four cherry wood turned legs.
$ 2,925 - 3,385
Rs 1,90,000 - 2,20,000
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ART DECO CIRCULAR

CEILING LIGHTS
Mumbai
Glass with wood and metal
Height: 27 in (68.6 cm), Diameter: 30 in (76.2 cm)
Classic Art Deco lights from the New Empire Cinema cafe. Of circular form
with frosted glass held by a wood trim with metal accents and lightning bolt
projections on all sides suspended from a frosted glass base.
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ART DECO CONICAL CEILING LIGHTS

Mumbai
Glass with metal cones
Height: 36 in (91.4 cm), Diameter: 11 in (27.9 cm)
Classic Art Deco lights from the New Empire Cinema
staircase leading to the Dress Circle.
$ 2,540 - 4,080
Rs 1,65,000 - 2,65,000
(set of two)
$ 3,080 - 4,620
Rs 2,00,000 - 3,00,000
(set of two)
PROVENANCE:
New Empire Cinema, Mumbai
PROVENANCE:
New Empire Cinema, Mumbai
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Art Deco and Furniture in Mumbai
The New Empire Cinema opened in 1908. In 1937,

it was renovated to reflect the Art Deco style that
was the rage in Mumbai then. According to film
critic and city historian Rafique Baghdadi, The
original structure was made in the Baroque style
by architect Arthur Payne with the interiors done
by OConnor and Gerard. It was the first theatre in
Asia to have a cantilevered balcony. It opened with a
grand performance by Batliwala and Company. (As
quoted in Dhara Vora, Mumbais iconic New Empire
cinema shuts down, mid-day.com, 31 March 2014,
accessed online) The shell of the building remains
today as part of Mumbais historic Art Deco district
but its interiors have been gutted and are no longer
functional. Much of the interior furniture and decor
was salvaged and Mahendra Doshi was able to
acquire and restore some of it.
The Art Deco style first emerged with the 1925

Exposition Internationale Des Arts Decoratifs et
Industrial Moderns in Paris. It was characterised by
clean geometric designs and devoid of any ornate
embellishments. The style gradually took form in the
first two decades of the 20th century, and spread to the
rest of the world through broadened communications
and travel. It arrived in India through influential
royal families, and well-travelled entrepreneurs and
merchants.
In the late 19th and early 20th century, there was a
growing international interest in Indian craftsmanship
and design brought on by the Arts and Crafts
movement in England and the exposure provided by
international exhibitions. Indian craftsmen producing
work for the international market worked with
traditional materials to create products that had more
appeal to European tastes. Art Deco furniture with
sleek, simple lines was created from traditionally used
teak and rosewood, replacing Victorian wrought iron
and its ornate manifestations.
Exterior of New Empire Cinema

Image courtesy of Kuber Shah
The motif of the frozen fountain was popularised in

the early 20th century by French glass designer Ren
Lalique, and its influence can be seen in the designs
of the Liberty Cinema at New Marine Lines, United
India Building at Fort, and Court View at Churchgate.
Streamlined designs were characterised by elongated
forms, sleek surfaces and curvaceous contours.
The influence of such designs found their way into
architecture, interiors and furnitureeven though
they had no aerodynamic purpose. (Laura Cerwinske
ed., Bombay Art Deco Architecture: A Visual Journey,
New Delhi: Roli & Janssen BV, 2007, p. 78) In addition
to clean and simple designs, motifs were inspired by
local imagery, mythology and traditions. Bombays
vegetation and bright palette, sunburst rays, stylised
ocean waves, the moon, and tropical flora and fauna
were also popular.
Exterior of New Empire Cinema

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ART DECO WRITING DESK
ART DECO HAT STAND
Mumbai
Mumbai
Teakwood
31 x 36 x 23.25 in (79 x 91.4 x 59.5 cm)
Teakwood with mirror and brass hardware

71 x 30 x 13 in (180.3 x 76.2 x 33 cm)
Twin-pedestal writing table with three drawers and

storage compartments on the side and front.
Features a centrally placed mirror, drawer for keys,

room to store walking sticks and umbrellas and
hooks to hang hats.
$ 850 - 1,155
Rs 55,000 - 75,000
$ 620 - 925
Rs 40,000 - 60,000
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MEDALLION BACK SOFA SET

Mumbai
Teakwood with rattan work
30 x 66 x 29 in (76.2 x 167.6 x 73.7 cm)
Arm chair: 30 x 29 x 29 in (76.2 x 73.7 x 73.7 cm)
Set of distressed caned three-settee sofa with arm
chairs featuring caned back and sides with a central
medallion at the backrest.
$ 3,850 - 4,620
Rs 2,50,000 - 3,00,000
(Set of three)
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ART DECO CHAISE LONGUE

Mumbai
Teakwood with rosewood trim
35 x 24.5 x 70 in (88.9 x 66.2 x 177.8 cm)
S-shaped chaise longue with rosewood trim, and two
storage compartments concealed in the base on
either side. Circa 1940s.
$ 1,310 - 1,925
Rs 85,000 - 1,25,000
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ART DECO REVOLVING BOOKCASE

Mumbai
Cedar wood
Height: 48 in (121.9 cm) , Diameter: 17 in (43.1 cm)
Circular revolving bookcase with three levels around
a central column.
$ 620 - 925
Rs 40,000 - 60,000
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ART DECO SIDE TABLE

Mumbai
Teakwood
22 x 24 x 24 in (55.9 x 61 x 61 cm)
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$ 540 - 850
Rs 35,000 - 55,000
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DESK CHAIR BY CHIPPENDALE, BOMBAY

Mumbai
Teakwood with leather upholstery and brass hardware
36 x 30 x 27 in (91.4 x 76.2 x 68.6 cm)
The Chippendale Company, Bombay created solid wood
furniture which was a rage in the early 1970s and inspired
other furniture makers such as Kamdar, to set up operations
producing similar furniture.
$ 1,000 - 1,310
Rs 65,000 - 85,000
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ART DECO ROCKING CHAIR

Mumbai
Teakwood with leather
30 x 26 x 36 in (76.2 x 66 x 91.4 cm)
$ 925 - 1,235
Rs 60,000 - 80,000
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ART DECO WRAPAROUND PIPE

DESIGN SWIVEL CHAIR
Mumbai
Teakwood with leather upholstery and brass
hardware
31 x 21 x 19 in (78.7 x 53.3 x 48.3 cm)
$ 770 - 1,080
Rs 50,000 - 70,000
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PAINTED BURMA TEAK

BEDROOM SUITE
Mumbai
Burma teak with mirror and brass hardware
Dressing table: 54 x 42 x 21 in (137.1 x 106.6 x 53.3 cm)
Wardrobes: 73 x 44 x 21 in (185.4 x 111.8 x 53.3 cm)
each
Comprising of a kidney-shaped dressing table with
a three-panel bevelled mirror, and his and hers
wardrobes resting on paw feet. Circa 1930s
$ 3,850 - 5,385
Rs 2,50,000 - 3,50,000
(Set of three)
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MULTIWOOD INLAY DOUBLE

DOOR
Mumbai
Teakwood with multiwood inlay and brass
hardware
Height: 80 in (203.2 cm), Width: 16 in (41
cm) each
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ART DECO CORNER WARDROBE

Mumbai
Teakwood with brass hardware
75 x 43 x 30 in (190.5 x 109.2 x 76.2 cm)
Lower panels feature painted Alladin lamps

and upper panels have leaping deer and
tree motifs.
Carved cornice, double door with central

medallion and a radiating sunburst pattern
closet with hooks to hang coats and
a bottom shelf.
$ 850 - 1,155
Rs 55,000 - 75,000
$ 1,235 - 1,540
Rs 80,000 - 1,00,000
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Lot 2034
Closing Time:
8.20 pm (IST)
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DUTCHSRI LANKAN ARMOIRE

Sri Lanka
Satinwood with ebony carving
82 x 55 x 21 in (208 x 139 x 53 cm)
Remarkable for its ebony cornice with outset corners surmounting
panelled doors, flanked by ebony pilasters above storage drawers, with
pierced ebony frieze resting atop two further panelled doors, with an
ebony trim and a pierced ebony apron raised on four turned feet.
$ 5,850 - 6,620
Rs 3,80,000 - 4,30,000
Dutch-Sri Lankan Furniture

The Dutch arrived in Asia in the 17th century. Their stronghold in the
Malabar and Coromandel coasts of India began dwindling by the
18th century, but in Sri Lanka, they remained unassailable till the 19th
century. Under their reign, Sri Lanka grew into an important centre for
crafts. Chests, cupboards, cabinets and other furniture were made for
the Dutch East India Company every year. Craftsmen from the time
embellished furniture with elegant animal motifs and human heads
drawn from myths and local observations. A Dutch influence is noted
in the use of certain floral motifs and representations of houses and
landscapes; craftsmen chose designs that best served the tastes of
their Dutch clientele. Furniture was made using ebony or Coromandel,
satinwood, jackwood, and nedun (Pericopsis Mooniana).
Among these woods, ebony has a long history of being a prized
and coveted material in furniture design. Native to Sri Lanka and the
Coromandel coast of South India, this highly-valued wood is found
only in certain parts of Asia and Africa. Yet it is not merely the richness
of the wood, or its rarity, that made it so valuable in the 17th19th
centuries. Ebony is difficult to work with. Its hardness renders it suitable
for small, decorative objects and veneering, and yet, it was a delight
for cabinetmakers, who called themselves ebenistes in the 17th century,
taking pride in working with this material. Ebony remained a favourite
through the centuries.
Being well aware of this rich tradition of craftsmanship, Mahendra
Doshi collected furniture from Sri Lanka. The Dutch-Sri Lankan lots
from his collection highlight the confluence of two design sensibilities.
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DUTCHSRI LANKAN SPECIMEN

WOOD INLAY TABLE
Sri Lanka
Ebony body with calamandar, jackwood, satinwood
and emboyana
Diameter: 52 in (132.1 cm)
Ebony and specimen wood centre table with circular
tilt-top inlaid with radiating segments comprising of
timber, including calamandar, jackwood, satinwood
and emboyana, each divided by a herringbone inlaid
circular border and carved edge resting atop a carved
pedestal and bun feet.
$ 13,850 - 16,925
Rs 9,00,000 - 11,00,000
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LION HEAD OCCASIONAL CHAIRS

Europe
Teakwood
39.5 x 18 x 19 in (100.4 x 46 x 49 cm) each
$ 1,000 - 1,310
Rs 65,000 - 85,000
(Set of two)
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DUTCHSRI LANKAN STORAGE CHEST

Sri Lanka
Jackwood with ebony and brass hardware
25 x 70.25 x 27.25 in (60.8 x 179 x 69.3 cm)
With solid jackwood plank, ebony trim and brass handles. The inside of the trunk
has large brass hinges with pierced details and a compartment with a pull up lid.
The trunk rests on two trestles, each with one large ebonised turned ball foot in
the front.
$ 5,155 - 5,465
Rs 3,35,000 - 3,55,000
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ORNATE FLOOR LAMP

France
Brass
$ 2,540 - 2,850
Rs 1,65,000 - 1,85,000
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Mahendra saw this as a pile of wood and knew exactly what it was...
almost like a pack of cards.... this entire cabinet can be dismantled into
separate parts for transportation purpose. This has been restored now to
its former glory.
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DUTCHSRI LANKAN BREAKFRONT CABINET

Sri Lanka
Ebony with brass hardware
84 x 55 x 21.5 in (213.4 x 139.7 x 54.6 cm)
$ 20,000 - 21,540
Rs 13,00,000 - 14,00,000
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ORNATE INDIAN JHAROKHA

Lucknow
Ebony
Width: 33.5 in (85.1 cm)
$ 1,235 - 1,540
Rs 80,000 - 1,00,000
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Jharokha in an Indian palace

Source: Daniel Villafruela, via Wikimedia Commons
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SOUTH INDIAN DOOR

South India
Teakwood with rosewood inlay and brass hardware
Width: 59 in (149.9 cm)
Polychrome painted and inlay floral motif panelled
door with traditional South Indian carving.
$ 2,465 - 2,770
Rs 1,60,000 - 1,80,000
When this door was

bought, the marquetry
work could not be seen
from over generations of
use. It was covered with
layers of lacquer and
polish. Mahendra told us to
maintain the yellow colour
at the bottom of the door
as it was significant. And
we have done just that.
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CAMPAIGN WRITING DESK
DUTCHSRI LANKAN CABINET
Rosewood with brass hardware

30 x 36 x 24 in (76.2 x 91.4 x 61 cm)
Sri Lanka
In rosewood with brass strapping and hardware. The

top opens to reveal storage compartments and an
adjustable writing slope with screw legs.
$ 1,540 - 1,850
Rs 1,00,000 - 1,20,000
Jackwood with ebony trim

86 x 56 x 22 in (218.4 x 142.2 x 55.9 cm)
Burled jackwood two-part cabinet, with ebony trim
and cornice above a pair of panelled doors enclosing
an interior, with shelves flanked by six ribbed ebony
columns with carved ends.
$ 15,000 - 19,235
Rs 9,75,000 - 12,50,000
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EXPANDABLE DINING TABLE
FINN JUHLSTYLE DINING CHAIRS
Mumbai
Teakwood with brass strapping

32 x 19 x 21 in (81.3 x 48.3 x 53.3 cm)
Teakwood with brass caps

30 x 73 x 37 in (76.2 x 185.4 x 94 cm)
Extended: 30 x 96 x 37 in (76.2 x 243.8 x 94 cm)
$ 2,770 - 3,540
Rs 1,80,000 - 2,30,000
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Dining chairs constructed in teakwood with

upholstered seat and back. Circa 1950s
$ 3,465 - 3,850
Rs 2,25,000 - 2,50,000
(Set of ten)
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OFFICE ARMCHAIR BY PIERRE

JEANNERET
Chandigarh
Teakwood with cane seat
31 x 21 x 21 in (78.7 x 53.3 x 53.3 cm)
$ 1,000 - 1,310
Rs 65,000 - 85,000
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GILT MIRROR FRAME

Teakwood with gold gilt and mirror
62 x 52 in (157.5 x 132.1 cm)
Rectangular mirror frame with chip carving and relief
work on the borders
$ 1,000 - 1,310
Rs 65,000 - 85,000
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ADJUSTABLE MULTIPOSITIONED
LIBRARY CHAIR
Teakwood and cane
36 x 18 x 20.5 in (91.4 x 45.7 x 52.1 cm)
$ 1,235 - 1,540
Rs 80,000 - 1,00,000
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Lot 3558
Closing Time:
8.40 pm (IST)
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Indo-Portuguese Furniture
The 17th century saw the influx of European traders
and settlers in India. The trade of spices, silks and
textiles was the chief purpose of these expeditions,
while opening up avenues for the exchange of diverse
cultural, arts and craft practices in the course of time.
The Portuguese were the first to establish a base in
India, arriving as early as 1498 when Vasco da Gama
embarked from the Cape of Good Hope and started
the first settlement in Cochin. In 1510, the base moved
to Goa, off the Malabar Coast.
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of overlapping circles were used. (Charles Boyce,
Dictionary of Furniture: Third Edition, New York:
Skyhorse Publishing, 2014, accessed online) Many
Goan furniture pieces also made use of rosewood,
often imported from Brazil, also a colony of Portugal.
Mahendra Doshis favourite chair which features in this
sale, embodies the best of Indo-Portuguese furniture
design. Intricately carved with iconography from four
religions, it is striking for its grandeur and detail.
INDOPORTUGUESE FOURSEATER BENCH

Goa
Rosewood with cane
33 x 77 x 20 in (83.8 x 195.6 x 50.8 cm)
$ 1,235 - 1,540
Rs 80,000 - 1,00,000
The continuing rule of the Portuguese, and the

European colonisers who came later, introduced a
demand for furniture, among other things. Prior to
their arrival, the traditional Indian custom was to sit,
eat and socialise on the ground atop rugs, mats or low
level platforms (paats). The Portuguese, accustomed
to elevated seating and tables, found that there was no
local infrastructure for the production of the furniture
they were used to. They, and later also the Dutch,
British and French, filled this need by commissioning
Western style furniture from native carpenters.
The European traders began by exporting Western
prototypes to copy and it was soon discovered that
the Indian craftsmen were highly skilled. This skill
coupled with an incredible imagination led to the
emergence of the independent Indo-European style.
(Indias Colonial Antiques, pastperfect.sg, accessed
online)
Two sub-styles emerged from this synthesis: Mughal
(North Indian) and Goanese (Southern). The
Mughal style of Indo-Portuguese furniture showed
an inclination towards dark woods such as ebony,
with decorated bits of bone and ivory in the inlay. In
comparison, the Goan style of furniture was markedly
more ornate in form and decoration, with floral designs
often carved around religious symbols, such as the
holy crossa consequence of the Catholic influence
of the Portuguese. The most distinctive decoration
was elaborate inlay work, covering the whole piece,
in patterns derived from the decorative arts of India.
In the 17th century complicated foliate scrolls were
common, while in the 18th, intricate arrangements
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INDOPORTUGUESE CHAIR
Goa
Rosewood with rattan
56 x 24 x 36 in (142.2 x 61 x 91.4 cm)
$ 8,465 - 8,770
Rs 5,50,000 - 5,70,000
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INDOPORTUGUESE SECRETAIRE CABINET

Goa
Rosewood with brass hardware
91 x 41 x 24 in (231.1 x 104.1 x 61 cm)
An exceptional Portuguese colonial drop-front secretaire cabinet. The cabinet consists
of two parts: the upper section is a two-door glass cabinet with a sunburst design on
the top, and the base is a bureau. The cabinet has two glass doors. The central section
of the bureau opens and rests on two pullout rods with small brass handles and houses
a secret drawer with compartments. The lower section has three short drawers above
three long graduated drawers, all with brass loop handles. The base displays a scalloped
apron with a carved motif and has four short cabriole legs ending in claw feet.
$ 10,770 - 12,310
Rs 7,00,000 - 8,00,000
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INDOPORTUGUESE PEW
Goa
Rosewood with cane
37 x 67 x 17 in (94 x 170.2 x 43.2 cm)
Four-seat settee with carved foliate motifs
in a heart-shaped back with scrolled arms,
turned legs and carved and pierced foliate
apron.
$ 2,540 - 2,850
Rs 1,65,000 - 1,85,000
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CARVED OCCASIONAL CHAIRS
TALL BACK OCCASIONAL CHAIRS
Gujarat
Mumbai
Rosewood
33 x 18 x 16 in (83.8 x 45.7 x 40.6 cm) each
Rosewood
45 x 17 x 17 in (114.3 x 43.2 x 43.2 cm)
$ 1,695 - 2,000
Rs 1,10,000 - 1,30,000
(Set of two)
$ 1,695 - 2,000
Rs 1,10,000 - 1,30,000
(Set of four)
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These were bought by Mahendra in

Lucknow. He found them hanging in an old
Haveli there.
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OUTDOOR DINING SET

Mumbai
Brass and glass
Table: Height 28 in (71.1 cm), Diameter 36 in (91.4 cm)
Chair: 37 x 21 x 22 in (94 x 53.3 x 55.9 cm) each
Circular glass top table with a
stylised lotus-shaped base.
Accompanied by four chairs.
Circa 1950s
$ 4,235 - 5,000
Rs 2,75,000 - 3,25,000
(Set of five)
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PAIR OF OCTAGONAL ART DECO

CEILING LIGHTS
Mumbai
Frosted glass with brass
Width: 36 in (91.4 cm), 42 in (106.7 cm) drop each
A pair of monumental and rare ceiling lights,
each of octagonal form with frosted glass panels
enclosed in a brass frame.
Circa 1930s.
$ 7,695 - 10,770
Rs 5,00,000 - 7,00,000
(Set of two)
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OCTAGONAL ART DECO

CEILING LIGHT
Mumbai
Frosted glass with brass
Width: 36 in (91.4 cm), 42 in (106.7 cm) drop
$ 3,850 - 4,620
Rs 2,50,000 - 3,00,000
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PAIR OF CIRCULAR PENDANT LIGHTS
ART DECO UNUSUAL ARM SOFA SET
Mumbai
Mumbai
Glass and brass

Diameter: 12 in (30.5 cm), 32 in (81.3 cm) drop
Teakwood with cedar wood inlay

Two seater: 29 x 55 x 29 in (73.7 x 139.7 x 73.7 cm)
Single seater: 29 x 28 x 29 in (73.7 x 71.1 x 73.7 cm) each

$ 2,000 - 2,310
Rs 1,30,000 - 1,50,000
(Set of two)
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$ 2,695 - 3,465
Rs 1,75,000 - 2,25,000
(Set of three)
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BLUE GLASS ART DECO CHANDELIER

Europe
Coloured glass with stainless steel and brass hardware
Diameter: 27 in (68.5 cm), 31 in (78.7 cm) drop
$ 2,770 - 3,540
Rs 1,80,000 - 2,30,000
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TUBULAR CEILING LIGHT

Europe
Teakwood with metal and brass
53 in (134.6 cm) wide, 20 in (50.8 cm) drop
$ 2,925 - 3,695
Rs 1,90,000 - 2,40,000
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ZEPPELIN CEILING LIGHT

Germany
Glass with metal and brass hardware
36 in (91.4 cm) wide, 20 in (50.8 cm) drop
$ 6,925 - 7,695
Rs 4,50,000 - 5,00,000
USS Los Angeles moored to USS Patoka, 1931
Source: USN (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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BALLOONBACK DINING CHAIRS

West Bengal
Teakwood with cane
39 x 18 x 18 in (99.1 x 45.7 x 45.7 cm) each
Comprising of ten balloon-back French-style dining
chairs, each with a caned back and seat over an
elegant serpentine apron resting on tapering front
legs and sabre back legs.
$ 3,465 - 4,155
Rs 2,25,000 - 2,70,000
(Set of ten)
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CHINESE ALTAR TABLE

China
Rosewood
33 x 48 x 17 in (83.8 x 121.9 x 43.2 cm)
$ 1,310 - 1,925
Rs 85,000 - 1,25,000
Chinese craftsmen who settled in India in the late

19th century brought with them the highly skilled
tradition of joinery in furniture design, where pieces of
wood were elegantly fitted together without the use
of any hardware, like the proverbial Chinese puzzles
that fit together by carved joints. Furniture created by
Chinese craftsmen in Calcutta was much coveted by
Parsi families from Bombay who were part of the trade
route that extended across Asia during the heyday of
the British Empire.
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CHINESE FOLDING CHAIR

China
Rosewood
31 x 36 x 21 in (78.7 x 91.4 x 53.3 cm) each
$ 2,695 - 3,465
Rs 1,75,000 - 2,25,000
(Set of two)
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LINEN PRESS COLONIAL

WARDROBE
SECRETAIRE DESK
Kolkata
Mahogany
88 x 52 x 32 in (223.5 x 132.1 x 81.3 cm)
$ 2,770 - 3,080
Rs 1,80,000 - 2,00,000
Kolkata
Camphor wood with brass hardware
53 x 44 x 29 in (134.6 x 111.8 x 73.7 cm)
Of rectangular form, the hinged top and panelled secretaire
drawer front slides down to reveal a writing surface and
removable storage compartment, above six drawers resting
on a plinth base.
$ 6,770 - 7,080
Rs 4,40,000 - 4,60,000
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MANICHITRATHAZHU
DOOR LOCK
Kerala
Iron
19 x 14.25 x 0.5 in ( 48.5 x 36 x 1.2 cm)
Manichitrathazhu locks are ornate, traditinal locks
from Kerala that adorn the doors of four- and eighthalled mansions.
$ 540 - 850
Rs 35,000 - 55,000
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KIRTIMUKHA DOOR KNOCKERS
ART DECO DOOR HANDLES
Bronze
3.5 x 4 x 2 in (8.9 x 10.2 x 5.1 cm) each
Mumbai
$ 310 - 620
Rs 20,000 - 40,000
(Set of two)
Kirtimukha, 18th Century, Kerala
Brass
20 x 14 x 14 in (50.8 x 35.6 x 35.6 cm) each
$ 270 - 350
Rs 17,500 - 22,500
(Set of two)
Upcoming online auction of

Living Tradition: Folk and Tribal Art, 16-17 March 2016
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INDIAN TREASURY LOCK

Gujarat
Iron
Lock: 9.5 x 27.25 x 7 in (24 x 69.2 x 17.6 cm)
Key: 23 x 4.25 x 2 in (59 x 11 x 5.1 cm)
$ 850 - 1,155
Rs 55,000 - 75,000
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LIONHEAD PULLS
Bronze
4 x 2.75 x 1.75 in (10.2 x 7 x 4.4 cm) each
$ 310 - 620
Rs 20,000 - 40,000
(Set of seven)
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THREEPANELLED FOLDING SCREEN

Rosewood with cane
78 x 94 x 26 in (198.1 x 238.8 x 66 cm)
Regency-style rosewood screen, with a carved foliate apron
on top and a central medallion with cane work all over.
Circa 1850s.
$ 3,385 - 3,695
Rs 2,20,000 - 2,40,000
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ORNATE BIDRI WORK INDIAN BED

Lucknow
Brass
58 x 91 x 21.5 in (147.3 x 231.1 x 54.6 cm)
Exceptional and rare Indian brass bed decorated all over
with polychrome floral motif resting on four stylised
peacock-shaped legs ending in bell-shaped feet.
Circa 1900s.
$ 3,385 - 4,155
Rs 2,20,000 - 2,70,000
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LIONHEAD DENTAL CHAIR
COLLAPSIBLE EASY CHAIR
Europe
Cedar wood
34 x 26 x 56 in (86.4 x 66 x 142.2 cm)
Cast iron, leather, wood and brass hardware

52 x 45 x 28 in (132.1 x 114.3 x 71.1 cm)
Adjustable head back and footrest resting on
four paw feet.
$ 1,000 - 1,310
Rs 65,000 - 85,000
Circa 1900s.
$ 3,235 - 3,540
Rs 2,10,000 - 2,30,000
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Furniture-Making in Gujarat
Since the 15th century, Gujarat has been one of the
richest centres of wood carving, both in terms of
craftsmanship and scale of production. From temples
to residences, Gujarats architectural facades show
a liberal use of woodwork with intricately carved
details. The cantilevered balconies of palaces in
Palanpur and Bhuj have been beautifully carved while
the majestic doors of traditional houses or havelis
are artistic masterpieces with images of the goddess
Lakshmi or the elephant deity Ganesh carved in the
central portion of the archway. (craftandartisans.com,
accessed online)
Over time, foreign influences had some impact on the
aesthetic development and manufacturing processes
of this tradition. During the 16th and 17th centuries,
architectural woodwork began exhibiting a fusion of
indigenous and Mughal styles. An example of this is
the Chintamani Parshwanath Temple in Surat, built
under the regime of Aurangzeb, demonstrating some
of the best handcrafted woodwork in the country.
Gujarat was also a hub for furniture-making. The region
of Bhavnagar is famous for its large bridal chests called
pataras, while elaborate cupboards and wooden
swings or jhulas are found in abundance in Rajkot.
Variations in the form can be seen in the furniture
in Sankheda, where wood carvers apply colour and
create designs in tin foil-style in the furniture. Surat

is famous for its wood inlay work and use of ivory,
plastic, horn, bone and metal in the carved surfaces of
its furniture and architectural elements.
It was Lockwood de Forest, an American painter,
interior and furniture designer, who took the woodwork
tradition of Gujarat to international markets. On an
extended honeymoon with his bride Meta Kemble in
1979, de Forest began collecting traditional pieces of
Indian jewellery, textiles and furniture across his travels
in India. Impressed by the ornate wood carvings that
adorned the mansions of Ahmedabad, he set up shop
there with Muggunbhai Hutheesing, a Jain merchant
and banker. Together, they started the Ahmedabad
Wood Carving Company, and employed master
craftsmen to create decorative furniture and panels in
the local tradition, which was then exported to the
United States. In the last few years, there has been a
renewed interest in de Forests designs. The Cooper
Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York
has a permanent collection of some of his works in
their restored Teak Room.
Mahendra Doshis collection holds some important
pieces from this particular tradition, which is unique
to certain regions in Gujarat, and is unmatched
anywhere in the world.
The former Deanery at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania once housed Lockwood de Forests carved teakwood furniture, designed at the Ahmedabad Wood carving Company.
Source: Bryn Mawr College, via Wikimedia Commons
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ORNATE OCCASIONAL TABLE

Gujarat
Rosewood
Diameter: 28 in (71 cm), height: 26 in (66 cm)
The top with low-relief carved animals, foliage
and buildings with pierced foliate undulating
frieze above dragon supports
$ 2,155 - 2,465
Rs 1,40,000 - 1,60,000
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The Deanery, Dorothy Vernon Room, Bryn Mawr College

Source: Bryn Mawr College, via Wikimedia Commons
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CARVED MULTIWOOD BUFFET

Gujarat
Cedarwood, rosewood, ebony and palm wood
79 x 54 x 19 in (200.7 x 137.2 x 48.3 cm)
Hall stand with decorative pediment with carved
accents and motifs on either sides flanked by
carved pilasters.
Circa 1850s.
$ 2,620 - 3,385
Rs 1,70,000 - 2,20,000
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MEDITERRANEAN AMPHORA
Unglazed earthenwear
37 x 26 in (94 x 66 cm)
With an elegant body resting on an elongated, pointed
base. The flared mouth flanked by twin handles.
$ 1,000 - 1,310
Rs 65,000 - 85,000
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INDOPORTUGUESE TEAPOY
Rosewood
34 x 19 x 13 in (86.4 x 48.3 x 33 cm)
Of sarcophagus form, the side panels decorated with a
sunburst design, a fitted interior supported by square
tapered column resting atop a quadraform base with
scroll feet.
$ 1,235 - 1,540
Rs 80,000 - 1,00,000
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PLANTERS CHAIR
COLONIAL FIREPLACE MANTEL
Goa
North India
Rosewood with cane

37 x 22 x 43 in (94 x 55.9 x 109.2 cm)
Teakwood
55 x 51 x 8 in (139.7 x 129.5 x 20.3 cm)
$ 1,000 - 1,310
Rs 65,000 - 85,000
$ 850 - 1,155
Rs 55,000 - 75,000
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CUBESHAPED CHAIRS
Mumbai
Rosewood with white cedar wood trim
20 x 19 x 27.5 in (50.8 x 48.3 x 69.8 cm) each
Perfectly proportioned dual wood chairs with
rosewood seats, framed arms and a white cedar
back and seat trim.
$ 1,695 - 2,000
Rs 1,10,000 - 1,30,000
(Set of four)
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GLASSFRONTED SHOWCASE
Mumbai
Rosewood, teakwood and glass with brass hardware
73 x 74 x 19 in (185.4 x 188 x 48.3 cm)
$ 2,000 - 2,620
Rs 1,30,000 - 1,70,000
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BRASSSTUDDED TRUNK
Hyderabad
Rosewood with brass
20 x 43.5 x 20.5 in (50.8 x 110.5 x 52.1 cm)
The chest is decorated with brass studs laid out in a
symmetrical design. The sides of the trunk are fitted
with brass handles, the lid opens up to reveal a single
spacious compartment over the long brass hinges.
$ 1,000 - 1,310
Rs 65,000 - 85,000
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ORNATE WALL PANELS

China
Lacquered wood with inlay
Width: 36 in (91.4 cm)
$ 2,465 - 2,770
Rs 1,60,000 - 1,80,000
(Set of two)
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TAPEREDLEG STUDY DESK
ART DECO READING CHAIR
Teakwood with bakelite handles and brass hardware

30 x 54 x 27 in (76.2 x 137.2 x 68.6 cm)
Teakwood with fabric

30 x 25 x 22 in (76.2 x 63.5 x 55.9 cm)
Circa 1960s.
$ 1,620 - 1,915
Rs 1,10,000 - 1,30,000
(Set of two)
$ 1,325 - 1,620
Rs 90,000 - 1,10,000
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ART DECO RELAXING CHAIR
ART DECO DISPLAY CABINET
Mumbai
Mumbai
Teakwood with fabric

47 x 29 x 38 in (119.4 x 73.7 x 96.5 cm)
Teakwood with glass and brass handles

53 x 45 x 12 in (134.6 x 114.3 x 30.5 cm)
$ 1,000 - 1,310
Rs 65,000 - 85,000
$ 1,000 - 1,310
Rs 65,000 - 85,000
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USD 1,666,000; and 12% of the Winning Bid in excess of USD
1,666,000. For lots being shipped from India, a service tax on
the Buyer's Premium shall be to the account of the Buyer. This is
applicable for deliveries within India as well as overseas.
How will I be invoiced?
If you win a bid, you will be sent an email after the close of
the auction, containing an invoice for the winning bid plus
additional charges (shipping, handling, duties and taxes
as applicable) and the Buyers Premium plus service tax at
applicable rates. The invoicing details provided at the time of
registration will be used to raise the invoice and no changes
will be accepted after the sale.
You may review acceptable modes of payment described in
the section below. If you are the winning bidder, you are legally
bound to purchase the item from Saffronart. Please note that
purchases will not be shipped out until payment has been
received and cleared.
What are additional charges?
All post-sales expenses, including packing, insurance, shipping
or handling charges, are borne by the buyer. Shipping will be
charged on courier rates and are determined by the value,
origin and destination of the package. Local deliveries will be
charged at actuals.
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You may choose to make your own arrangements for shipping

and handling. However, all documentation requirements must
be complied with. Please contact us for further details.
In the event that the lot is to be shipped internationally,

additional charges for international shipments mentioned
in the above section shall apply.
from Saffronart within 30 days of the completion of payment

formalities will be charged storage and insurance at applicable
rates.
What are the Duties and Taxes applicable on my purchase?

All duties and taxes applicable shall be borne by the buyer
and will depend on the value, origin and destination of the
package.
Please Note: Lots may require permits for import or

be subject to import restrictions to certain countries.
Potential buyers are advised to check import regulations
prior to making a bid decision.
What documentation will I receive with my purchases?

Upon confirmation of delivery or receipt of shipment, we
will send you the invoices for your purchases along with any
relevant documentation for the lot that has been mentioned
in the lot details. Please note that Saffronart does not issue
any authenticity certificates and does not provide artist
authenticities either.
i.
ii.
Deliveries in India for lots originating in India:

Any sale of lots originating from India to an address in
India is subject to a 12.5% VAT on the winning bid value
and a 14.5% Service Tax on the Buyers Premium. A CST
of 2% instead of the 12.5% VAT will be applicable on
the winning bid value only if the purchasing entity is a
business; the delivery location of the lot is outside the
state of the location of the sale as mentioned in the Sales
and Enquiries section of the catalogue and the Buyer
provides the necessary documentation required by the
Sales Tax authorities. The final charges will be determined
at the close of the auction and will be sent by email to
the winning bidder.
International shipments for lots originating in
India:
For lots originating from India, a 14.5% Service Tax on
the Buyers Premium is applicable. There may be duties
and taxes levied depending on the delivery destination
which typically will be on the total of the winning bid
and shipping and handling values. Depending on the
shipping address, these duties and taxes vary according
to customs regulations in the destination country. Any
shipments to EU countries will be charged an additional
VAT as applicable. Please contact Saffronart for further
details.
For imports, the terms of sale are Delivered Duty
Unpaid (DDU). It is the Buyers responsibility to pay all
international duties, customs charges, taxes and tariffs
to the respective authorities. Normally, the couriers we
contract will pay import duties on behalf of the buyer
and get reimbursed at the time of delivery.
(iii) Shipments and Deliveries for Lots originating

outside India (lots marked with the symbol )
These lots are located outside India. Persons residing in
India can bid on and pay for in USD by complying with
the appropriate foreign exchange regulations for making
overseas payments. There are import duties applicable
on artworks shipped into India. Please contact Saffronart
for further details.
How do I make payment?

Buyers will be required to complete payment within a period
of 7 business days from the receipt of the invoice via email.
If you have not received your invoice within 48 hours of the
close of the sale, please contact us.
For Buyers in India
Payment can be made in INR only by the following
acceptable modes of payment:
i. Cheque/Demand Draft: To be made in favour of
Saffron Art Private Limited
ii. RTGS/NEFT: Details will be included with the invoice
and available upon request
iii. Credit card: up to INR equivalent of USD 5,000
For Buyers outside India
Payment can be made in USD only by the following
acceptable modes of payment:
i. Cheque: To be made in favour of Saffron Art Private
Limited
ii. Direct wire transfer: Details will be included with the
invoice and available upon request
iii. Credit card: up to USD 5,000
iv. Payment from an NRE account: The invoice will be
raised in USD based on the winning bid value, and the
buyer will have to transfer an equivalent INR amount
at the bank exchange rate
When will my purchases be delivered/can I collect my
purchases?
Purchases shipped out within 10 - 15 business days of the
payment being cleared are insured under the terms of
Saffronarts insurance policy (please note that frames are not
insured). If there is an expected delay in dispatch, the buyer
will be informed of the delay via email, unless the buyer has
indicated an alternative preferred mode of communication.
Buyers may choose to collect their purchases from the
Saffronart office in Mumbai. In such cases, buyers are
requested to make an appointment to collect purchases
within 10 - 15 business days of completion of all payments
and documentation formalities. Buyers who have completed
payment formalities and have not taken delivery of their lots
What if my shipment reaches damaged?

All purchases from this sale are final. In the unlikely event of
your receiving a damaged product, please notify Saffronart
directly within five days of receipt of the lot. Please call or email
us at any of our locations mentioned in the Sales and Enquiries
section. If Saffronart does not receive any notification within
7 business days of delivery, it shall be assumed that the lot
has been received in good condition, and no claims will be
entertained.
What are some of the symbols used next to the lots on
auction?
Lots marked with
are not situated in India and
i.
therefore, may only be bid for and purchased in USD.
Persons residing in India, wishing to bid in USD must be
eligible under the various foreign exchange regulations
to make payments overseas. Please contact Saffronart for
further details.
ii.
Lots marked with indicate that Saffronart owns the lot
in whole or in part or has an economic interest in the lot
equivalent to an ownership interest.
How do I participate in your next auction?
If you would like to register to bid or consign to any of our
upcoming auctions please contact any of our locations listed
in the Sales and Enquiries section.
If you would like to stay informed of Saffronarts upcoming
events, please register with us online at saffronart.com
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CONDITIONS FOR SALE

These conditions for sale set out the terms on which We offer
the Lots listed in the Auction Catalogue for sale on behalf of
the seller, and if you make a successful bid, will form a contract
for sale between you and the seller.
By participating in this online auction, you acknowledge that
you are bound by these Conditions for Sale as listed below and
on the Website. You will find a glossary at the end explaining
the meanings of the words and expressions which are in bold.
1. Our role as the agent of the Seller
1.1 We undertake to sell the Lots through this online
auction as agents for and on behalf of sellers. Unless
stated otherwise, We have no ownership interest in any
Lot in this online auction.
1.2 Making a bid online constitutes an irrevocable offer to
purchase the Lot and the acceptance of a bid as the
winning bid by Us shall result in an enforceable contract
of sale between Us, acting solely as the agent of the seller,
and the winning bidder.
2. Catalogue Descriptions and Condition of Lots
2.1 We offer all Lots for sale at the online auction on an "as
is" basis, meaning that each Lot is sold with all existing
faults and imperfections. We encourage all potential
buyers to inspect each item carefully before bidding.
2.2 Any statements made by Us, including by Our
representatives/employees, about any Lot, whether
orally or in writing, concerning attribution of such Lot
to, for example, any school of art or craftsmanship,
country or origin, history, provenance or condition, are
only expressions of Our opinion or belief. Such opinions
or beliefs have been formed honestly in accordance
with the standard of care expected of an auction house,
having due regard to the estimated value of each Lot. We
have not carried out any exhaustive research or analysis
on any Lot to be sold in this online auction, and potential
buyers should seek appropriate advice on the condition
of each Lot from their own professional advisors.
2.3 For the convenience of bidders, We provide condition
reports on Lots upon request free of charge. The report
includes Our bona fide opinion on the condition of the
Lot and is not an alternative to viewing and inspecting a
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subject to a Reserve Price and will be sold to the highest

bidder, irrespective of the bid amount.
Lot by a bidder, or a bidder's duty to seek independent

advice on the Lot, including its description, condition
and authenticity.
3.4 We have the sole and absolute discretion to: (i) determine
the form and content of the descriptions of Lots in the
Auction Catalogue, (ii) granting bidding access to a
bidder, (iii) recording, rejecting or accepting bids, and (iv)
deciding which bid constitutes the winning bid, if any.
2.4 The bidders undertake to:

i. inspect and satisfy themselves prior to the online
auction as to the condition and description of the
Lot;
ii. rely on their own judgment as to whether the Lot
matches its description; and
iii. not rely on an illustration of any Lot given in the
Auction Catalogue.
3.5 Online bidding access, and access to the MobileApp

and the telephone bidding facility, shall be given at Our
discretion and We may set limits on the number of bids
that may be made by a bidder and/or require payment
guarantees or deposits as a precondition to giving
bidding access to a bidder. Bidders will be informed of
their bidding limits, if any, and will not be allowed to bid
further if their bidding limit has been exhausted.
2.5 Neither We nor any of Our Affiliates, agents,

representatives, employees or directors shall be liable for
errors or omissions in any of the representations made in
the Auction Catalogue or otherwise, with respect to
the authenticity, description or condition of any Lot for
sale through the online auction.
3.6 Bid updates and time extensions, if any, shall be updated

on the Website. On the Website, bidders may refresh
bidding values by clicking on the "Refresh" icon or the
re-load/refresh buttons on their browsers, to view latest
bid updates and time extensions, if any. We shall evaluate
the bid histories of specific Lot groups periodically to
preserve the efficacy of the auction process. This exercise
may be conducted by Us internally or through third
parties solely at Our discretion.
3. Viewing the Lots and Bidder Registration

3.1 All Lots for sale are featured in the Auction Catalogue.
The number listed next to each image is the lot number
and should be used as a reference during bidding, or for
any information requests. The Lots in this sale may be
viewed through any of the following:
i. Previews and/or Viewings details listed in the 'Sales
and Enquiries' section
ii. the Online Auction Catalogue;
iii. the Printed Auction Catalogue; and
iv. the Mobile Auction Catalogue.
3.2 We may withdraw any Lot before, during, or after the
online auction, if We have reasons to believe that the
authenticity of the Lot or the accuracy of the description
of the Lot is in doubt, or if there is a breach of Our terms
of business, or if We otherwise believe, in Our sole
discretion, that it would be improper to include the Lot
in the auction.
3.3 All Lots shall be sold subject to the Reserve Price. If the
winning bid is below the Reserve Price, the Lot shall
be considered unsold. The Reserve Price on each Lot
shall be confidential and We shall have no obligation to
disclose the same to any bidder. Lots sold in "Absolute
Auctions" or marked as sold with "No Reserve" are not
3.7 All bidders are required to provide complete and accurate

invoicing details to Us at the time of registration for the
auction and invoicing details once registered will not be
changed. The bidder shall be invoiced based on details
provided at the time of registering for the auction. New
bidders are advised to register at least 48 hours prior to
the bid. Know-Your-Customer (KYC) documents and/or
financial reference letters are required for individual and
corporate clients and we will not grant bidding access
if the bidder registration and KYC procedures are not
complete.
4. Bidding
4.1 For the convenience of bidders, in particular bidders who
are placing bids on more than one Lot, Lot groups are
scheduled to close at different times during the auction.
4.2 The bidding for various Lot groups shall be closed in
accordance with the bid closing schedule. However, a
bid can be recorded by Us in the 2 minutes prior to the
closing time of the Lot. The closing time for such Lot
shall be extended to a time that is 2 minutes after the
time that the last bid was made. In the event of extension
of closing time in accordance with this paragraph,

bidding on the Lot shall only end if no bid is recorded
by Us for a continuous period of 2 minutes. Bidders are
advised to click on the "Refresh" icon on the Website
page being viewed by them or on the "Refresh" button in
the browser at regular intervals (in accordance with the
provisions of paragraph 4.4 below) for updates on latest
bids and time extensions, if any.
4.3 The Website shall also contain a "My Auction" filtered
view of the Auction Catalogue and the bidder may
click on this link to access information on all bids made
by the bidder in respect of various Lots. For ease of
tracking bids, bidders are advised to assign bidding
nicknames to themselves. The Website shall contain
the bid history for each Lot, being the bid amounts that
have been recorded since the start of the auction till the
current highest bid; and a countdown clock indicating
the amount of time available for placing bids before the
closing time.
4.4 The bid history, current bid and countdown clock shall
be accurate at the time of downloading of those values.
However, such information shall not reflect any changes
in the bid history, current bid and/or countdown clock
that may have occurred during the time taken for this
information to reach the bidder's computer from Our
server. The most updated bid values shall be shown only
when the information on bid values is refreshed, which
shall happen either automatically, or when a bidder clicks
on the "Refresh" icon on the Website page, or on the
"Refresh" or "Reload" button on his/her internet browser.
After the values on the page have been refreshed, any
changes in the bid history shall not be visible to the
bidder until the values are refreshed again, whether
automatically on the Website, or by the bidder.
4.5 When the countdown clock counts down to zero, in
the case where the closing time in respect of a particular
Lot has been extended by a further 2 minutes pursuant
to paragraph 4.2 above, the countdown clock may not
reflect such extension. The bidder may wait for the values
on the page to refresh automatically on the Website,
or click on the "Refresh" icon on the page, or on the
"Refresh" or "Reload" button on his/her internet browser
after the countdown clock has counted down to zero to
determine whether the closing time has been extended
for that Lot.
4.6 The countdown clock combined with the current
highest bid as shown on the bid history on the Website
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shall only be an indication of the highest bid amount

at the time when the values on the Website were
refreshed in the manner set out in paragraph 4.5 above.
Should bidders want more frequent updates, they are
advised to refresh values as described in paragraph 4.5
above in order to view the most updated bid history and
countdown clock.
4.7 Bidders may download the MobileApp onto any mobile
device that supports Android and iOS, and use it to
place advance bids. To avail of this service, you must be
registered as a bidder. We do not accept any liability in
the unlikely event that a bid through the MobileApp is
not executed or executed incorrectly.
4.8 The foreign currency exchange rate used is constant
during the auction, and has currently been set at 1:65
(USD: INR). Prior to the start of the auction, We may at
Our discretion change the exchange rate used, based
on fluctuations in market exchange rates. The estimates
for individual Lots have been 'rounded off' for ease of
reference and may not reflect the exact exchange rate
used for bid calculations.
4.9 Technical Downtime: In the unlikely event that the
Website or MobileApp is inaccessible to bidders or
partially disabled due to Technical Downtime at any
time during the half an hour prior to the scheduled
closing time of the auction for any of the Lot groups, the
closing time of that Lot group and subsequent Lot groups
will be extended by the duration of such Technical
Downtime. In case the Technical Downtime extends
beyond the closing time for a particular Lot group, the
Website and the MobileApp, as the case may be, shall,
after the Technical Downtime, show the auction for
the particular Lot group as closed. However, the closing
time for such Lot group and subsequent Lot groups
shall be extended by the duration of the Technical
Downtime and appropriate details of the extension
shall be published on the Website shortly after recovery
from the Technical Downtime. Bids recorded prior to
any Technical Downtime will be treated as valid. We
shall not be liable for any loss of information due to the
Technical Downtime. The data logs of Our server will
determine the duration of the Technical Downtime
and any determination made by Us in respect of
extension of the closing time shall be final.
4.10 Due to the nature of internet and/or mobile traffic,
there may be an unpredictable time-lag between a
bidder placing a bid, and that bid being received by Us.
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Therefore, although a bidder may have placed his/her

bid prior to the closing time, the bid may be received by
Us after the closing time for the Lot in respect of which
the bid has been placed and shall, in such an event, be
rejected. In order to prevent bids being rejected in such
a manner, bidders may set proxy bids/automatic bids on
Lots which the bidder wishes to bid for.
4.11 Proxy bids may be recorded with Us 12 hours prior
to the closing time, subject to the other provisions of
these conditions for sale, including any limits imposed
by Us on the number of bids that a bidder may place.
Proxy Bids are accepted from bidders once they have
been given bidding access for the auction and may be
entered prior to auction start and up until the auction
closes.
4.16 We reserve the right not to award the winning bid to

the bidder with the highest bid at the closing date if We
deem it necessary to do so.
4.17 We shall retain the right to display the results of the
sale and Lot details sold by Us, including catalogue
descriptions and prices on the Website at all times,
including after the completion of the sale. We regret
that We cannot agree to requests to remove these details
from the Website.
4.11a Once a bid is registered in Our system, whether placed

by an active bidder or by proxy, it is immediately and
automatically displayed for all registered users to see.
4.18 At Our discretion, proxy bids submitted on "no reserve"

Lots will be executed at a minimum of 10% of the lower
estimate of the relevant Lot if there is no competing bid,
and provided that the proxy bid amount is greater than
such minimum value. Notwithstanding the above, in
the event that there is a bid lower than such minimum
value and there is no competing higher bid, then
We may, at Our discretion, execute the Lot at such
lower value.
4.12 Bidders are advised to keep their login ID and password

secure at all times. We will hold the bidder responsible
for all bids placed using their login ID and password,
whether via the Website or through the MobileApp.
Bidders choosing to bid via telephone are advised to
re-set their passwords at the close of the auction.
5. Completing the Purchase

5.1 We will raise invoices on the winning bidder for the sale
price and Buyers Premium, applicable taxes on sale of
Lots and other additional charges that may be incurred
by Us, if any, including shipping and handling of the Lot
and additional levies.
4.13 Our employees may not bid in the auction once the
auction has started. They may, however, submit an
absentee/proxy bid for an amount which may be equal
to or above the lower estimate of a Lot before the
auction commences. Once the auction has started, they
may not increase their bid or alter it in any way. Our
employees may also bid in charity auctions that are held
on the Auction Platform.
5.2 The title to the Lot shall pass from the seller to Us
outside the territory of the United States of America.
The title to the Lots purchased shall pass to the winning
bidder at the time that bidding is closed for each
Lot and such winning bidder shall thereafter assume
full risk and responsibility for such Lot. In any event,
the Lots purchased will not be released or shipped
out to the winning bidder or his/her representative
until the winning bidder has fulfilled his payment
and other obligations as described in these conditions
for sale.
4.14 Our auction platform does not allow any bids to be

placed by Us on behalf of a seller. All bids recorded are
from registered bidders.
4.15 We have the right to exercise reasonable discretion in
setting bid increments, refusing any bid, advancing the
bidding, withdrawing or dividing any Lot, combining any
two or more Lots, and in the case of error or dispute,
during or after the sale, determining the successful
bidder, continuing the bidding, cancelling the sale or
reoffering and reselling the item in dispute. If any dispute
arises after the sale, then, in the absence of any evidence
to the contrary, the sale record maintained by Us will be
conclusive.
5.3
In respect of each sale at the auction, We shall charge a

Buyers Premium calculated at the rate of (i) 20% of the
winning bid value of up to and including USD 1,000,000
(ii) 15% of the winning bid value in excess of USD
1,000,000 up to and including USD 1,666,000 and (iii)
12% of the winning bid value in excess of USD 1,666,000.
For Lots being shipped from India, a service tax on the
Buyer's Premium shall be to the account of the winning
bidder. This is applicable for deliveries within India as well
as overseas.
5.4 Irrespective of the currency in which the bidders have

placed their bids, winning bidders located in India will
be invoiced in INR and all other winning bidders will
be invoiced in USD. Payments must be made in the
currency on the invoice in any of the following modes
of payment.
For INR payments
1. Cheque/Demand Draft
2. RTGS/NEFT
3. Credit card: up to INR equivalent of USD 5,000
For USD payments
1. Cheque
2. Direct wire transfer
3. Credit card: up to USD 5,000
NOTE: Payments in excess of USD 5,000 (or its INR
equivalent) must be made through a wire transfer
or cheque. We and Our Affiliates will not be held
responsible for any refusal or failure to accept modes of
payment not outlined above.
5.5 The winning bidder shall pay the sale price and Buyers
Premium in full (including applicable taxes and other
charges, if any) within 7 business days from the closing
date of the auction. No shipment or delivery of the Lots
will be made to the winning bidder if the sale price and
Buyers Premium (including applicable taxes and other
service charges, if any) are not received by Us and until
all proper documentation in connection with the sale
of the Lot has been completed. Payments will not be
accepted from any parties other than the winning bidder
as recorded on the invoice.
5.6 The winning bidder acknowledges that We will abide
by any export restrictions that may apply in the
countries from where specific Lots will be shipped.
The winning bidder shall also be responsible to ensure
that the concerned Lot is freely importable into his/
her country or to the country where the destination
for delivery (as specified by the winning bidder) is
located. If the winning bidder or We become aware
of any restrictions to such import subsequent to
the completion of the auction, the winning bidder
shall provide an alternate delivery destination to Us.
All costs associated with the process of delivery and
storage (when required) of the Lot shall be borne by
the winning bidder. The Lot(s) shall be handed over
to the winning bidder or his nominee only upon full
payment of all such costs.
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5.7 Lots marked as "Art Treasures" under the Antiquities and

Art Treasures Act of 1972 cannot be exported outside
India. If you are the successful bidder for any such Lot,
you agree not to export such Lot outside India. Each
winning bidder is solely responsible for meeting the
requirements of the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act of
1972 or any related state legislation. Please note that the
Lots are marked for your convenience only, and We do
not accept any liability for errors or for failing to mark the
Lots.
5.8 Non payment: In case payments are not received within
7 business days of each invoice, We shall treat the same
as a breach of contract of sale by the winning bidder, and
the seller may, in such an event, authorise Us to take any
steps (including the institution of legal proceedings), as
it may deem to be appropriate to enforce payment by
the winning bidder. In addition, the winning bidder will
be charged demurrage at 1% of the total value (winning
bid plus Buyers Premium), or INR 10,000 per month,
whichever is higher, till the date of actual payment.
6.3 The guarantee above shall be subject to the following

conditions:
(i) the claim is made by the winning bidder as registered
with Us (the benefit of the claim is not assignable to
any subsequent owners or others who may acquire
or have an interest in any of the Lots);
(ii) the concerned property in the Lot is returned to Us
in the same condition that it was in at the time of
delivery of such property in the Lot to the winning
bidder; and
(iii) the concerned property in the Lot is indisputably the
same as purchased through the auction;
5.9 Failure to collect: If the winning bidder informs Us that

he/she wishes to collect the Lot from Us in person and
if such Lot is not collected by the winning bidder within
30 days of the payment formalities being completed,
We shall arrange for storage of the Lot at the winning
bidders expense, and shall only release the Lot after
payment has been made, in full, of the sale price and
Buyers Premium, including storage and insurance at
applicable rates.
Once We obtain the refunded amount from the seller,

We shall forward the same along with the amount
charged by Us as the Buyers Premium to the winning
bidder. We shall not be accountable to the winning
bidder for any taxes, shipping, handling or any other
charges that may have been applicable at any time from
the sale of the Lot till the claim.
5.10 We shall be entitled to exercise a lien on the Lot for

payment of any sums due to Us from the winning
bidder, including the sale price, Buyers Premium or
costs relating to storage and insurance where they are to
be borne by the winning bidder, in relation to any Lot
purchased by the winning bidder.
6. Authenticity Guarantee
6.1 We provide a limited guarantee on the authenticity of
the Lots for a period of one year from the date of the
auction of such Lots. Under this limited guarantee, We
only guarantee characteristics or features mentioned in
all capital letters in the heading of the "Description of the
Property" in the Auction Catalogue (in the case of the
MobileApp Auction Catalogue, the characteristics or
features mentioned in all capital letters may be displayed
in a position other than the heading) till such time that
the Lot is in Our possession. We do not guarantee any
other attribute of such Lot.
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6.2 In the unlikely event that within one year from the
sale of the Lot through auction, it is proved by the
winning bidder, to Our reasonable satisfaction, that the
Lot was not authentic and if, in Our opinion, bidders
being aware of such error or omission would have bid
significantly less than the actual sale price, We shall be
entitled to rescind the sale, and the seller will be liable
to refund to the winning bidder the sale price paid for
the Lot.
6.4 All such claims will be handled on a case-by-case basis,

and in the case of an authenticity claim, will require that
examinable proof, which clearly demonstrates that the
Lot is not authentic, is provided by an established and
acknowledged authority. Our decision in respect of such
claims shall be final and binding.
instituted by Us against the seller shall be to the cost of

the winning bidder.
7.
8. Extent of Our Liability

8.1 We have an obligation to refund the sale price and
Buyers Premium to the winning bidder only in
the circumstances described above (in paragraph 6).
Damages to, or losses or loss in value of any of the Lots
(excluding frames) incurred during shipping and transit
are covered as per the insurance policy obtained by
Us. In case the winning bidder opts out of insurance
coverage arranged for by Us, We shall not entertain any
claims for damage or loss during shipping and transit.
Subject to the authenticity guarantee above, neither
Our suppliers nor Us, nor any of Our employees or
agents, shall be responsible, either for the correctness
of any statements as to the authorship, origin, date, age,
attributes or genuineness of any Lot in the sale, or for any
mistakes in the description of the Lots, or for any faults
or defects in the Lots, or for any other act or omission
whatsoever. We offer no guarantee or warranty other
than the limited guarantee set out in paragraph 6 above.
8.2 The rescission of the sale and the refund of the total sale
price paid by the winning bidder is the sole remedy that
may be sought by a winning bidder, and such remedy
is exclusive and in lieu of any other remedy which may
otherwise be available under law. We shall not be liable
for any incidental or consequential damages incurred or
claimed.
9.
6.5 In all cases, We retain the right to consult with, at the

expense of the winning bidder, two recognized experts
in the field (such experts being mutually acceptable to
Us and the winning bidder), to examine the Lot under
question before deciding to rescind the sale and offer the
refund under the guarantee set out above. The opinion
of the experts shall not be binding on Us.
6.6 In the event of the sellers failure to refund the proceeds as
stated in this paragraph, the winning bidder shall return
the concerned property in the Lot to Us and authorise
Us as its agent to initiate legal proceedings against
the seller. Any such steps taken or legal proceedings
Privacy of Personal Information

We will maintain the confidentiality of your personal
information as disclosed to Us and undertake to not
disclose such information to any third party, unless
otherwise required by law or a governmental authority.
Copyright
All content of Our Auction Catalogue, the print
catalogue, eCatalogue and content on the Website
and the MobileApp are copyright protected in favour
of "Saffronart". All trademarks, names, brand names,
etc. used in the print Auction Catalogue and on the
Website and the MobileApp are either trademarks or
registered trademarks of Saffronart, or of their respective
owners. Any rights not expressly granted herein are
reserved. No image, illustration or written material
may be used or required without Our prior written
permission. We and the seller(s) make no representation
or warranty that the winning bidder of a Lot will acquire
any copyright or other reproduction rights in it.
10. Legal Notices

10.1 We may validly serve a bidder with a legal notice, if
required, by the following means:
(i) sending an email to the email address disclosed by
the bidder to Us; or
(ii) sending a courier to the address disclosed by the
bidder to Us.
10.2 Such legal notice shall be deemed to have been properly
served:
(i) in the case of email transmission: on the date of the
transmission; and
(ii) in case of transmission by courier: 2 business days
after the dispatch of the notice by courier.
11. Severability
If any part of these conditions for sale is found by any
court of law to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that
part may be discounted and the rest of the conditions
shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permissible by
law.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
12.1 These conditions for sale are subject to the laws of:
(i) India, in the event that the seller is located in India;
and
(ii) The United States of America, in the event that the
seller is located in any jurisdiction other than in India.
Such laws shall apply to the construction of the
conditions for sale and to the effect of the provisions
thereof.
12.2 All parties are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of
courts at:
(i) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, in the event that the
seller is located in India; and
(ii) New York, USA, in the event that the seller is located
in any jurisdiction other than in India.
13. Symbols used in this catalogue
Lots marked with
are not situated in India and
therefore, may only be bid for and purchased in USD.
Persons residing in India, wishing to bid in USD must be
eligible under the various foreign exchange regulations to
make payments overseas. Please contact Saffronart for
further details.
Lots marked with indicate that Saffronart owns the
lot in whole or in part or has an economic interest in the
lot equivalent to an ownership interest.
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GLOSSARY
1. Affiliates: Saffron Art Private Limited, Planet Saffron Inc.,
Planet Saffron Management Co. LLC, and their holding
or subsidiary companies as on the date of the online
auction.
2.
3.
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Auction Catalogue: The catalogue published by

Us, whether in print, on the MobileApp or on the
Website, containing details of the auction along
with the description, price and other details of Lots
to be offered for sale at such auction. In case of any
discrepancy between the print Auction Catalogue, the
MobileApp Auction Catalogue, the online Auction
Catalogue and/or the eCatalogue, the online Auction
Catalogue, as modified by Us from time to time, shall
take precedence.
Buyer's Premium: The amount charged by Us from a
winning bidder for services rendered by Us, in accordance
with these conditions of sale, in connection with the
purchase of the Lot(s) by the winning bidder.
4.
5.
Lot/Lots: An item to be offered at the online auction,

including two or more items to be offered at the online
auction as a group.
Our/Us/We: Saffronart Management Corporation,
acting either on its own behalf, or as a representative of
any of its Affiliates.
6.
MobileApp: Mobile application developed by Us,

providing a mobile auction platform for the auction.
7.
Reserve Price: The minimum price that a seller has

communicated to Us as being acceptable for the sale of
a Lot through an auction.
8.
Technical Downtime: The time period during which

Our server or Website or MobileApp is not in operation
due to a malfunction.
9.
Website: Our website for the purposes of the online
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CLOSING SCHEDULE
Auction Closing
For your convenience, especially if you are bidding on multiple lots, groups of lots are scheduled to close at different times on
16 March, 2016.
Pre-determined groups of lots will close according to the bid-closing schedule below unless a bid is recorded within a span of 2
minutes prior to the lot's scheduled closing time. In this case, the countdown clock for that lot will be reset to 2 minutes and the lot
closing time will be extended accordingly. Bidding on any lot will only end if there is no bid recorded for a span of 2 minutes.
Lots have been allotted into groups, and the closing schedule for the various groups is as follows:
Groups
Lot Number
Closing Time
(India)
Closing Time
(US Eastern)
Closing Time
(US Pacific)
Closing Time
(UK)
Closing Time
(Japan)
Closing Time
(Hong Kong)
1-19
8 PM
10.30 AM
7.30 AM
2.30 PM
11.30 PM
10.30 PM
20-34
8.20 PM
10.50 AM
7.50 AM
2.50 PM
11.50 PM
10.50 PM
35-58
8.40 PM
11.10 AM
8.10 AM
3.10 PM
12.10 AM
(17 March)
11.10 PM
59-76
9 PM
11.30 AM
8.30 AM
3.30 PM
12.30 AM
(17 March)
11.30 PM
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wherever you are
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ABSENTEE/PROXY BID FORM

To enter absentee/proxy bids, please sign the completed form and email it to [email protected], or fax it to +91 22 2432 1187.
You may also submit absentee/proxy bids online. For additional information, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs) section at the back of the catalogue or on the Saffronart website.
I request Saffronart, without legal obligation on its part, to bid on the Lots listed below, up to the maximum price I have specified.
I agree that my Bid will be treated as an offer and is subject to the Conditions for Sale listed in the catalogue and on saffronart.com.
I understand that Saffronart is accepting written Bids for the convenience of clients and I will not hold it liable for failure to record my Bid. I
understand that a maximum Bid, once recorded, may not be cancelled.
Please print clearly in capital letters. Please mention the lot number and description accurately (artist name, title). Bidders are required to provide
all invoicing details prior to the sale. The bidder as registered with Saffronart will be invoiced, and no invoices will be changed after the sale.
Lot No.
Artist/Description
Maximum Bid Amount in USD / INR
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BIDDING INCREMENTS
INDEX
Bidding begins below the lower estimate, and increases in steps, or increments. The next valid bid is based on the increments listed below.
If bidders enter a proxy bid online, the next bid is placed at the minimum incremental value.
Below $ 5001
$100,001 $500,000
By $ 100 up to $ 1,000
By $ 10,000 up to $ 150,000
By $ 150 up to $ 2,500
By $ 15,000 up to $ 200,000
By $ 250 up to $ 5,000
By $ 20,000 up to $ 250,000
By $ 25,000 up to $ 500,000
$ 5,001 $ 10,000
By $ 500 up to $ 7,5000
By $ 750 up to $ 10,000
$500,001 $ 1,000,000
By $ 50,000 up to $ 750,000
By $ 75,000 up to $ 1,000,000
$10,001 $50,000
By $ 1,000 up to $ 15,000
$ 1,000,001 $5,000,000
By $ 1,500 up to $ 25,000
By $ 100,000 up to $ 2,000,000
By $ 2,500 up to $ 50,000
By $ 150,000 up to $ 3,000,000
By $ 200,000 up to $ 4,000,000
$ 50,001 $ 100,000
By $ 250,000 up to $ 5,000,000
By $ 5,000 up to $ 75,000
1 p. 14
2 p. 14
3 p. 16
4 p. 17
5 p. 17
6 p. 18
7 p. 19
8 p. 22
9 p. 23
By $ 7,500 up to $ 100,000
INR increments are subject to change depending on the exchange rate for the auction.
1.
I agree and consent to paying the Buyers Premium calculated at the rate of 20% of the winning bid value of up to and
including USD 1,000,000; 15% of the winning bid value in excess of USD 1,000,000 up to and including USD 1,666,000; and 12%
of the winning bid value in excess of USD 1,666,000. All applicable duties and taxes, and shipping and handling charges shall
be borne by me.
2.
I understand that if Saffronart receives identical absentee/proxy Bids, and if these Bids are the highest for the Lot, Saffronart will
sell the Lot to the Bidder whose Bid it received and accepted first.
3.
I understand that absentee/proxy Bids submitted on no reserve lots will be executed at a minimum of 10% of the
lower estimate (the "Minimum Value"), if there is no competing Bid, and the absentee/proxy Bid amount is greater than
the Minimum Value.
For New Bidders

If you have not previously registered with saffronart.com, please create a username on our website. To participate in this auction, you
will have to pre-register with your login details. When contacted by our representative, please provide a proof of identity and address
document, such as a copy of an official photo identity card (either a PAN Card, National Identity Card, Passport or Drivers Licence).
Once your documents are verified, you will be given access to bid. You may also call our auction helpline at +91 22 2432 2898.
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117
118
10 p. 24
11 p. 26
12 p. 26
22 p. 40
23 p. 40
24 p. 41
13 p. 26
14 p. 28
15 p. 29
25 p. 43
26 p. 44
27 p. 47
16 p. 29
17 p. 30
18 p. 32
28 p. 48
29 p. 49
30 p. 50
19 p. 33
20 p. 36
21 p. 39
31 p. 51
32 p. 53
33 p. 53
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120
34 p. 53
35 p. 56
36 p. 58
46 p. 70
47 p. 70
48 p. 71
37 p. 60
38 p. 63
39 p. 64
49 p. 73
50 p. 74
51 p. 75
40 p. 65
41 p. 66
42 p. 67
52 p. 76
53 p. 77
54 p. 78
43 p. 67
44 p. 68
45 p. 69
55 p. 78
56 p. 79
57 p. 79
121
122
58 p. 79
59 p. 82
60 p. 82
70 p. 94
71 p. 95
72 p. 96
61 p. 84
62 p. 85
63 p. 87
73 p. 98
74 p. 99
75 p. 100
64 p. 89
65 p. 90
66 p. 90
76 p. 101
67 p. 91
68 p. 91
69 p. 92
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FINE JEWELS AND WATCHES

ONLINE AUCTION | APRIL 2016
LIVING TRADITIONS
FOLK AND TRIBAL ART
A PAIR OF DIAMOND EAR CLIPS, GAZDAR

Each centring on a round, full-cut diamond, to a stylised scroll form
surmounts set with baguette and old mine cut diamonds, with
baguetters and old-mine cut diamonds weight of approximately
10.28 carats, mounted in gold, signed Gazdar
Property from the Collection of a Distinguished Parsi Family
Saffronart Autumn Online Auction of Fine Jewels and Silver, 23-25 October 2013
PILICHAMUDI
KARNATAKA/KERALA
19TH CENTURY
Brass and Silver
NOW ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS

[email protected]
Auction conducted by
COLLECTIBLES ANTIQUES INDIA PVT. LTD.
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AN AESTHETES VISION

FURNITURE FROM THE HOUSE OF MAHENDRA DOSHI

SALES AND ENQUIRIES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CONDITIONS FOR SALE

ABSENTEE/PROXY BID FORM

Inside back cover

INTERNATIONAL SALES TEAM

Chief Executive Officer

Close: Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 8 pm Indian Standard Time

DHANASHREE WAIKAR SHAHEEN VIRANI

Senior Vice President

Associate Vice President

Associate Vice President

AMIT KUMAR JAIN

Associate Vice President

The Oberoi, Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg, New Delhi 110003

73 New Bond Street, 1st Floor, London, W1S 1RS

Design is nothing but a humble understanding of materials, a

The hand of a craftsman engaged

...the craftsman relies upon himself

I do not want my house to be walled in on all

Mahendra Doshi was perhaps one of the most

Mahendra Doshi was born in Rajkot in 1943,

the affluent Breach Candy locality of Mumbai being

building in the Gamdevi area of Mumbai. Once

SUNBURST DESIGN BEDSTEAD

RECORD PLAYER BY PHILLIPS

ART DECO GLASSFRONTED DISPLAY CABINET

CIRCULAR DINING TABLE

ART DECO CIRCULAR

ART DECO CONICAL CEILING LIGHTS

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Art Deco and Furniture in Mumbai

The New Empire Cinema opened in 1908. In 1937,

The Art Deco style first emerged with the 1925

Exterior of New Empire Cinema

The motif of the frozen fountain was popularised in

Exterior of New Empire Cinema

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Image courtesy of Kuber Shah

ART DECO WRITING DESK

ART DECO HAT STAND

Teakwood with mirror and brass hardware

Twin-pedestal writing table with three drawers and

Features a centrally placed mirror, drawer for keys,

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MEDALLION BACK SOFA SET

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ART DECO CHAISE LONGUE

ART DECO REVOLVING BOOKCASE

ART DECO SIDE TABLE

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DESK CHAIR BY CHIPPENDALE, BOMBAY

ART DECO ROCKING CHAIR

ART DECO WRAPAROUND PIPE

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PAINTED BURMA TEAK

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