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  • ‘It’s very rare to see an entire Mughal brocaded robe of this quality and date at auction’

    Islamic Art specialist Behnaz Atighi Moghaddam on a magnificent garment that would have been worn by a member of the royal inner circle

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  • A rare fragment from a seventh-century Qur’an — written just decades after the birth of Islam

    This remarkable survival is thought to be from the same Qu’ran as other folios held in Leiden and Paris which have been dated to 650-700 AD

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  • The A-Z of furniture: Terminology to know when buying at auction

    From applique and back splats to veneering and wingbacks, an essential glossary of furniture terms

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  • Collecting guide: Cycladic art

    Insights into the enduring appeal of works that were sculpted some 5,000 years ago. Illustrated with pieces offered at Christie’s

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  • Virtual tour: Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds Including Oriental Rugs and Carpets

    A 360-degree view of our upcoming auction, Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds Including Oriental Rugs and Carpets, featuring a Hijazi Qur’an folio and a rare Cairene prayer rug

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  • How to virtually preview an upcoming auction — highlights from Christie’s

    From fine and decorative objects to the best of luxury, whatever you're browsing, our viewing rooms offer a special preview of highlights from our upcoming auctions