Islamic Art Week Comes to London
ASHARQ AL-AWSAT
UNITED KINGDOM---London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Two of London’s most prestigious auction houses are due to launch a special week of sales of Islamic art on Tuesday. Having toured Christie’s and Sotheby’s auction houses to explore the most prominent pieces on sale during Islamic Art Week, Asharq Al-Awsat found a huge collection of Islamic antiquities, some of which have rich histories and truly unique stories, while others were distinguished by their aesthetic beauty, which has resisted the ravages of time, testifying to the skill and dedication of the craftsmen and artists who created these works. [link]
Islamic Art Week runs October 7–10 at Sotheby’s and Christie’s auction houses in London, UK.
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| A selection of some of the artworks for sale during Islamic Art Week in London, United Kingdom. (Asharq Al-Awsat) |
Islamic Art Week runs October 7–10 at Sotheby’s and Christie’s auction houses in London, UK.