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.

Dadiba Pundole joined Pundole Art Gallery in 1980 and took over from his father Kali Pundole in 1990. Dadiba is highly regarded for his extensive knowledge of Indian Modernists such as V.S. Gaitonde, Akbar Padamsee, S.H. Raza, Ram Kumar, M.F. Husain, and F.N. Souza. Pundole Art Gallery began representing these artists in the 1960s, and Dadiba carries forward the legacy of his father. Dadiba also served as a consultant for Sotheby’s Modern Indian Art sales from 2005 to 2010.

 Khorshed Pundole has over 35 years of experience in Modern and Contemporary Indian art, collaborating closely with numerous artists and collectors throughout her career.

 Rob Dean started his career in 1998 at Christie’s in London, later moving on to become the head of Sotheby’s Indian and Southeast Asian department in New York. His expertise spans Modern and Classical Indian Art. Outside of auctions he continues to advise private clients and Institutions on collecting in the field. He is also currently on the Board of Directors for Asian Art in London which promotes London as a centre of excellence for the Arts of Asia.

 Mallika Sagar, a specialist in Modern and Contemporary Indian art, also serves as Pundole’s auctioneer. She began her career at Christie’s, where she conducted the first sale of Modern Indian Art in New York in 2000, becoming Christie’s first Indian woman auctioneer. In addition to consistently helping fund-raise through various auctions conducted for numerous NGOs, Mallika also takes various sports league Player Auctions in India, including the Pro Kabaddi League, cricket’s Indian Premier League and Women’s Premier League, and most recently the Rugby Premier League.

Integrity, reliability and an innovative approach to promoting art define the Company’s beliefs.