Исламское искусство на аукционе Sotheby’s

A gold and enamelled diamond-set sarpech Benares (est. £35,000–45,000)

На аукционе Сотбис в Лондоне выставляется миниатюра "Диспут четырех школяров" кисти Мухаммеда Мурада Самарканди, написанная в начале XVII века в Бухаре.

Размер: 19.3x11.4 см. Стартовая цена - £400,000–600,000.

On 9 October 2013, Sotheby’s London will offer exquisite objects exemplifying the broad artistic traditions of the Muslim world in two dedicated auctions, 'Arts of the Islamic World' and 'Art of Imperial India'.

A total of 281 exceptional objects including works relating to Tipu Sultan, property from the collection of Xavier Guerrand-Hermès, and rare paintings, ceramics, metalwork, and weapons, will be presented for sale - providing fascinating insights into Muslim history and culture, encompassing almost 1,400 years of every kind of decorative art produced in lands under Islamic patronage from Spain to India.

Benedict Carter, Director, Head of Auction Sales Middle East, said: "This season’s auctions will include works of museum quality, rarity and beauty spanning nearly 1,400 years, some of which are among only a handful left in existence. With this diversity we have already attracted a great deal of international interest. Sotheby’s will also be introducing its first-ever sale of ‘Art of Imperial India’ this autumn, following the success of previous sales of Indian Art including the record sales of Stuart Cary Welch’s collection in April and May 2011"

ARTS OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD - Auction Highlights

Four Young Scholars in Discussion (est. £400,000–600,000)

This extremely rare enamelled and bejewelled gold pandan box, set on a tray with eight smaller boxes, displays the wealth and taste at the Mughal court for the most lavish objects. These were used not only for personal ornamentation, but served an important diplomatic purpose, to impress and reinforce the power of their Empire. Covered with bright green enamel and set throughout with diamonds in the kundan technique, the creator of the present box and tray has conceived a masterful combination of the highest order. The diamonds are carefully faceted to bring out the maximum brilliance of each stone. Whereas jewelled examples of this quality exist, it is incredibly rare to find this shape. 

An enamelled gold turban ornament in the form of a parrot (turra), North India, 19th Century / Courtesy of Sotheby's