Saffronart presents Passages to India: A Journey Through Rare Books, Prints, Maps, Photographs, and Letters, an auction of 93 carefully selected lots that provide a comprehensive exploration of India's cultural tapestry and heritage. The collection is remarkable in that it encompasses a wide range of subjects, including Religion, History, Social Life and Customs, Natural History, Sports and Hunting, Costumes and Textiles, the Imperial Durbars, Royalty, Humour, Arts, Design and Architecture, Poetry and Literature, the Freedom Struggle, Landscapes and Military History presented in Maps and Atlases, Travelogues, Signed and First Edition Books and Collector's Choice among others. Each of these lots highlights an aspect of this country’s diverse history and all contribute to understanding its dynamic cultural traditions. This auction is an exceptional opportunity for collectors—whether experts or enthusiasts—interested in owning unusual items about India.
All bidding will take place at saffronart.com. All lots may be viewed on the website and are available for viewings in-person at Saffronart’s Mumbai gallery.
Auction Dates
Start:
Wednesday, 24 July 2024, 8 pm Indian Standard Time
(10.30 am US Eastern Time and 3.30 pm UK Time on 24 July 2024)
Close:
Thursday, 25 July 2024, 8 pm Indian Standard Time onwards
(10.30 am US Eastern Time and 3.30 pm UK Time on 25 July 2024)
Please note that bidding closes at different times according to Lot Groups. These times have been listed in the Bid Closing Schedule.
VIEWINGS
MUMBAI
19 – 25 July 2024
11 am – 6 pm, Monday to Saturday
Sunday (by appointment only)
VENUE
Industry Manor, Ground Floor, Appasaheb Marathe Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400025
SALES TEAM AND AUCTION ENQUIRIES
Mumbai
Contact: Punya Nagpal, Dhanashree Waikar, Shaheen Virani, Aashish Dubey or Deepika Shah
Email:[email protected]
Tel: +91 22 6855 4100
New Delhi
Contact: Amit Kapoor or Darpana Capoor
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +91 11 2436 9415
USA
Contact: Anu Nanavati
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +1 212 627 5006
UK
Contact: Abha Housego or Maia Jasubhoy
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 20 7409 7974
ADDRESSES
India
Mumbai Industry Manor, Ground Floor, Appasaheb Marathe Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400025
New Delhi The Oberoi, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, New Delhi 110003
USA
The Fuller Building, 595 Madison Avenue, Suite 1207, New York, NY 10022
UK
73 New Bond Street, 1st Floor, London, W1S 1RS