The sweltering temperatures make the commute to Kemps Corner even more challenging. Yet, as soon as we enter the Todywalla Auction gallery, close to the old China Garden, it feels like a door into the past. Malcolm Todywalla is busy working on the details of the fourth auction from the house, Classical Indian Art, when we dropped by early last week.

A 10th Century bronze idol of Durga Mahishasura-mardini from South India