Sotheby’s Arts of the Islamic World sale on Oct 8 will offer an exceptional range of works originating from across the varying cultures and areas that are commonly considered to constitute the Islamic World. Fine examples of ancient manuscripts, ceramics, metalwork, weaponry, textiles, ceramics and paintings from North Africa, the Middle East, Turkey, Islamic Spain and South Asia all feature in the sale.

The highlight of the sale is an important silver-inlaid brass incense burner, probably made in the city of Mosul between 1240-60 (Lot 146, estimate in excess of £600,000). A masterpiece of medieval metalwork, this rare treasure comes from a prestigious European private collection and is in excellent condition with superb silver inlay. There are only around 40 incense burners remaining that have this distinctive size and shape and this example is one of the very few left in private hands in Europe.

DATE & TIME
Session 1: Wed, 8 Oct 08, 10:00 AM, Lots 1 - 191
Session 2: Wed, 8 Oct 08, 2:30 PM, Lots 192 - 378

EXHIBITION
Location: London, New Bond Street

Fri, 3 Oct 08, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sun, 5 Oct 08, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Mon, 6 Oct 08, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tue, 7 Oct 08, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Auction info www.sothebys.com

Posted: 10|2|08 at 10:13 am. Filed under: UK News.