India Sotheby’s And Interiors With Art Form Strategic JV

23 Feb 2026 CW Team

Interiors with Art brings over 24 years of experience delivering world-class interiors for global billionaires and royal families across Europe, the Middle East and India, working on projects from London’s Mayfair to Lutyens’ Delhi and other premier addresses. India Sotheby’s International Realty contributes market leadership in luxury property transactions and a network of private bankers and specialists to integrate real estate advisory with bespoke interior services.

The joint venture will draw on the multi-generational leadership of Interiors with Art. The firm’s managing director, who holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and has corporate experience in the United States, will lead strategic and operational delivery while emphasising disciplined execution. The creative director brings more than 35 years of international design leadership and academic training from prominent institutions, and the next-generation leader will focus on wellbeing, technology and AI-driven strategy.

Sotheby’s International Realty's global network operates in 84 countries and territories with 1,100 offices and 26,100 sales associates, and the brand reported a transaction volume of 157 billion United States dollars (bn) in 2024. India operations cover key cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Goa, Gurugram and Pune, serving a discerning clientele.

The partnership will employ immersive visual tools, curated material libraries and specialised systems to streamline decision making, reduce uncertainty and avoid costly changes during complex projects. Emphasis will be placed on privacy, craftsmanship and personalised service, with homes conceived to support hosting, work and long-term health. The venture seeks to elevate standards of luxury living in India.

India Sotheby’s International Realty has formed a strategic joint venture with Interiors with Art Ltd, a London-based design practice, to raise the benchmark in ultra-luxury residential living in India. The partnership will provide bespoke end-to-end design and architecture consultancy for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and high-net-worth individuals across the country’s expanding luxury housing market. Interiors with Art brings over 24 years of experience delivering world-class interiors for global billionaires and royal families across Europe, the Middle East and India, working on projects from London’s Mayfair to Lutyens’ Delhi and other premier addresses. India Sotheby’s International Realty contributes market leadership in luxury property transactions and a network of private bankers and specialists to integrate real estate advisory with bespoke interior services. The joint venture will draw on the multi-generational leadership of Interiors with Art. The firm’s managing director, who holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and has corporate experience in the United States, will lead strategic and operational delivery while emphasising disciplined execution. The creative director brings more than 35 years of international design leadership and academic training from prominent institutions, and the next-generation leader will focus on wellbeing, technology and AI-driven strategy. Sotheby’s International Realty's global network operates in 84 countries and territories with 1,100 offices and 26,100 sales associates, and the brand reported a transaction volume of 157 billion United States dollars (bn) in 2024. India operations cover key cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Goa, Gurugram and Pune, serving a discerning clientele. The partnership will employ immersive visual tools, curated material libraries and specialised systems to streamline decision making, reduce uncertainty and avoid costly changes during complex projects. Emphasis will be placed on privacy, craftsmanship and personalised service, with homes conceived to support hosting, work and long-term health. The venture seeks to elevate standards of luxury living in India.

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