NOW IN LONDON

AstaGuru’s presence in London reflects a natural extension of our global vision bringing us closer to an international community of collectors, institutions, and advisors within one of the world’s most established art and luxury markets.

Established to serve clients across the United Kingdom and Europe, our London office provides direct, on-ground access to AstaGuru’s specialists across Modern and Contemporary Indian Art, fine jewellery, rare watches, and important collectibles. It enables a more seamless and considered engagement whether acquiring, consigning, or seeking tailored advisory.

Founded in Mumbai in 2008, AstaGuru has built its reputation on deep market expertise and a transparent, digital-first auction model. Our London presence builds on this foundation, offering the same rigour and discretion, with the added advantage of proximity to one of the world’s most dynamic collecting ecosystems.

London also serves as a strategic hub for sourcing exceptional works and strengthening relationships with collectors and partners across Europe. As collecting becomes increasingly global and digitally driven, our presence here ensures we remain closely aligned with the evolving needs of today’s collectors.

We look forward to welcoming you to our London office and supporting your collecting journey with the expertise, access, and discretion that define AstaGuru.

OUR TEAM

Laryssa Jesse

Managing Director

laryssa@astaguru.com

Laryssa Jesse brings over 20 years’ experience from Christie’s and Phillips, combining deep market expertise with a track record in operational leadership, commercial strategy, and scaling platforms for growth. As Managing Director, she oversees operations and leads client engagement—building strong collector relationships and supporting the organisation’s expansion in the UK.

Tim Bourne

International Director and Global Head of Watches

tim@astaguru.com

Tim Bourne is a globally recognised auctioneer and specialist in luxury watches with over 25 years of experience. He has held senior roles at Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Bonhams, and has worked across major international markets. He served as World-Wide Head of Watches at Sotheby’s and Co-International Head at Christie’s, and was the auctioneer for the Henry Graves Supercomplication, which achieved US$24 million in Geneva in 2014.

Charlie Foxhall

Senior Watches Specialist

charlie@astaguru.com

Charlie Foxhall is a Senior Watches Specialist with over 10 years of experience in international auctions. He joined Sotheby’s in 2015 and worked in both their London and Geneva offices. His expertise spans timepieces from the 16th century to the present day. He has overseen the sale of important pocket watches and wristwatches across global markets, including Daniels' Spacetraveller watches and a unique Roger Smith Millennium wristwatch.

Jagdeep Pooni

Watches Specialist

jagdeep@astaguru.com

Jagdeep Pooni is a Watches Specialist with over eight years of experience in the pre-owned luxury watch market, most recently at the Watches of Switzerland Group, where he was responsible for complex valuations across major brands.