Sotheby’s Arts of the Islamic World auction on 25 April covers over 200 works of art produced under the aegis of multiple Islamic Empires, spread over three continents over a period of over 1,200 years. The exhibition opened in the New Bond Street galleries on Friday 20 April, as part of Orientalist and Middle Eastern Week.
Apr 17, 2018The auction house Millon will present 'Sale of Oriental Art & Orientalism' on November 29, 2017. 250 lots include more than thirty jewels from the collection of Miss T, oriental paintings, Qur'anic manuscripts, manuscripts of poetry, ceramics and metals from Egypt, India and Iran, all of which will be sold under Alexandre Millon’s hammer.
Nov 26, 2017On April 19, Christie’s London will offer three exceptional Kirman Vase carpets, unseen in public for over 100 years and never before published, in its 'Oriental Rugs and Carpets' auction. They formed part of the collection of the Rothschild family, renowned for collecting some of the world’s most important works of art.
Apr 13, 2016Rare and Precious Works of Art Spanning Over 1,000 Years
Oct 03, 2015An Unparalleled Collection of Indian Miniature Painting to be offered as part of a landmark single-owner sale on 6th October at Sotheby’s London
Sep 04, 2015Sotheby’s Arts of the Islamic World auction in London on 22 April 2015 will feature exquisite and important manuscripts in Arabic, Persian and Turkish alongside paintings, ceramics, metalwork and jewellery from the Middle East, India and the wider Islamic World.
Apr 20, 2015The Berlin-based online art and auction house Auctionata will present its first livestream auction dedicated solely to rare collector’s carpets with ‘Collector’s Rugs and Carpets’ on March 5, 2015.
Feb 26, 2015Celebrating Indian and Islamic Art through an Exciting Series of Public Exhibitions, Auctions and Events
Oct 06, 2014On April 9, 2014 Sotheby’s Arts of the Islamic World sale will bring to the market an exquisite selection of paintings, manuscripts, textiles, ceramics, weaponry and rugs. Spanning over 1000 years, these objects offer a remarkable testimony to the astonishing scope of artistic production in the lands under Islamic patronage from Spain to China. Among the 237 objects to go under the hammer, highlights include a life-size portrait of Persian ruler Fath ‘Ali Shah, an important Iznik pottery tile depicting the Ka’ba, and an eleventh-century rock crystal chess piece.
Mar 28, 2014On April 5, 2014, Florence Number Nine will inaugurate the Islamic Art Department with an auction entirely dedicated to Islamic Art, the first of its kind to be held in Italy!
Mar 10, 2014A Sotheby’s Selling Exhibition of Contemporary Art From the Caucasus, Central Asia, Iran and Turkey
Feb 05, 2014LONDON / On 9 October 2013, Sotheby’s London will offer exquisite objects exemplifying the broad artistic traditions of the Muslim world in two dedicated auctions, 'Arts of the Islamic World' and 'Art of Imperial India'.
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