Navratana

Founded in 1999, Navratana Fine Arts specializes in British-era artworks and a wide-ranging collection of Indian art and historical material. Its offerings include paintings, prints and antiquarian books, as well as antique photographs, modern Indian art, Company School paintings and miniature paintings. The gallery also holds one of the largest collections of antiquarian maps of India. Alongside its collection and gallery, Navratana provides art advisory services, helping visitors and collectors explore its areas of expertise.

The name Navratana means “nine gems” and draws on an ancient Indian tradition associated with wisdom, knowledge and protection. This idea is reflected in the brand’s visual identity, which features a serpent, a symbol traditionally regarded as a guardian of hidden knowledge and treasure. The logo’s lettering subtly echoes the serpent’s form. Together, the name and imagery express the gallery’s interest in rare and historically significant works. Through its curated collection, Navratana Fine Arts brings together art, antiquities and cultural history, with a particular emphasis on India and the British era.