Islamic and Indian art encompasses works of art produced from the 7th to 20th centuries within territories that were inhabited by or ruled by a culturally Islamic population; from Southern Spain, North Africa, Egypt, Syria, Turkey, Iran, and the Arabian Peninsula to India and beyond.
The range of artworks in this strong collecting field is large and diverse and includes, but is not limited to, manuscripts, works on paper, metalwork, ceramics, glass, wood, stone, textiles and arms and armour.
Indian art is an equally rich and varied field and is not limited to territories under Islamic rule, but includes Indian miniatures from the Rajput and Sikh artistic traditions as well as stone and bronze sculpture, and jewellery from the Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Artworks that were produced under the British Raj are equally sought after.
In June 2024, we were delighted to present a selection of important and rare works from the collection of leading 20th century scholars of Indian paintings William and Mildred Archer in our inaugural auction of Islamic & Indian Art. Highlights included works by a Master Pahari artist, Raja Suraj Mal and an illustration to the Satsai of Bihari.
All sale results shown are inclusive of buyer’s premium.
