Live Auctions
A handful of master works are released to auction rather than sold at a fixed price. The maker sets the reserve. You decide the rest — and the artisan's share rises with every bid.
Liveby Anil Kumbhar · Pen, Maharashtra
A master festival idol in natural shadu clay, released for auction — the remover of obstacles, modelled in full seated repose.
Current bid
$3,250
14 bids · opened at $1,900
Next bid: $3,348 or more
Liveby Radha Devi Pal · Krishnanagar, West Bengal
A master work: the ten-armed goddess in mid-victory, modelled by hand over a month. Offered through live auction.
Current bid
$6,100
9 bids · opened at $4,200
Next bid: $6,283 or more
How it works
Every lot opens at a price the artisan is content with. Nothing sells below it.
The timer counts down. Each bid is held, and the highest bid at close wins the work.
Because their percentage is fixed, every bid increases what the maker takes home.