In the age of DIY furniture, it is rare to find timeless pieces. And what’s a better destination to source vintage pieces than an auction house? Thanks to digitisation, you can now buy rare, one-of-a-kind art pieces at the click of a button.

India’s first online-only premium auction house AstaGuru was conceptualised in 2008. Based out of Mumbai's cultural hub, Kala Ghoda, AstaGuru Auction House was established, “to create a safe and secure platform to conduct online auctions,” says Siddhanth Shetty, VP (Business Strategy and Operations) at AstaGuru, in a conversation with YS Life.

Primarily dealing in modern and contemporary Indian art, AstaGuru found its roots in Mumbai due to the city’s rich history in formalising Indian art with the establishment of the JJ School of Art.

AstaGuru’s website and mobile application enables bidders to follow and participate in real-time auctions, from the comfort of their homes. Besides helping collectors discover and acquire art, it also helps them sell rare antiquities.