Islamic Art

Christie's holds a number of world auction records, including £3,631,500 for an important bronze fountainhead in the form of a Hind, Spain, c. mid-10th century (1997); £3,303,750 for a Mamluk enameled and gilded clear glass jug, Egypt or Syria, second half 13th century (2000); and £1,763,750 for a painting The Building of King Dasaratha's Sacrifice, 1594 AD (2000). In May 2006, Christie's held a very successful inaugural sale in Dubai

Christie's sales cover carpets, ceramics, manuscripts and metalwork from the Islamic realm, which stretches from the Middle East and Southern Spain to China, India and Southeast Asia.

The artistic expression, which incorporates Greco-Roman and Persian influences, is reflected in an intricate web of geometric, floral and foliate patterns. Islamic sales are held in London.

Upcoming Sales from this department

  • Dec 2009 16 3pm

    SALE 5627|
    Paris
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    Miroir d'une Passion - Collection d'un Amateur

  • Apr 2010 13 10:30am

    SALE 7843|
    London, King Street
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    Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds

  • Apr 2010 16 10:30am & 2pm

    SALE 5495|
    London, South Kensington
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    Indian and Islamic Works of Art and Textiles

  • Apr 2010 27 10:30am & 2pm

    SALE 2857|
    Amsterdam
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    "Twenty rooms: The private collection of the late Mrs Elias-Vaes"

  • Apr 2010 28 10:30am & 2pm

    SALE 2857|
    Amsterdam
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    "Twenty rooms: The private collection of the late Mrs Elias-Vaes

  • Apr 2010 29 10:30am & 2pm

    SALE 2857|
    Amsterdam
    |Sale Information

    "Twenty rooms: The private collection of the late Mrs Elias-Vaes

  • Oct 2010 5 11am & 2:30pm

    SALE 7871|
    London, King Street
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    Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds

  • Oct 2010 8 10:30am & 2pm

    SALE 5499|
    London, South Kensington
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    Indian & Islamic Works of Art and Textiles

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London, King Street Contacts

London, South Kensington Contacts

  • Alice Bailey

    abailey@christies.com Tel: +44 (0)20 7752 3233

  • General Inquiries
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