Leilão 17 FINE ISLAMIC AND INDIAN ART
Por Apollo Art Auctions
28.4.25
63-64 Margaret St. London, W1W 8SW
Apollo Art Auctions is pleased to present our forthcoming sale, Fine Islamic and Indian Art, now live on our website. Taking place on Monday 28th April at 11am, during London?s much-anticipated Islamic Art Week, this carefully curated auction features over 250 lots celebrating the artistic splendour, spiritual depth, and cross-cultural dialogues that shaped the Islamic and Indian worlds. From the opulent courts of the Mughals and Ottomans to the intellectual and spiritual centres of Safavid Persia, the sale spans over a millennium of creativity. Highlights range from finely illuminated manuscripts and calligraphic panels to intricately carved jade amulets, architectural fragments, and richly inlaid furniture. Covering a broad geographic reach?from the Mediterranean and the Middle East to the Iranian plateau, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent?this sale offers collectors an opportunity to engage with the diverse visual languages and artistic traditions of these remarkable regions. For further details or specific enquiries, please contact our Islamic Art Department at islamicart@apolloauctions.com. Our white-gloved team professionally handles all items preparing them for in-house shipping. We look forward to welcoming you to the sale!
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LOTE 33:

AN ABBASID SMOKY QUARTZ CHESS PIECE

Vendido por: £4 000
Preço inclui comissão: £ 5 160
Preço inicial:
£ 4 000
Preço estimado :
£5 000 - £6 000
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AN ABBASID SMOKY QUARTZ CHESS PIECE
Ca. 9th-10th century AD . A chess piece made of smoky rock crystal represents the king. Its original design features a howdah canopy situated on an elephant's back, while the body of the chess piece is adorned with spirals and palmettes.For similar see: Arte delle Civiltà Islamica, La collezione Al - Sabah, Kuwait, A cura di Giovanni Curatola, Skira 2010, cat. 43.Size: 63mm x 40mm; Weight: 130gProvenance: Previous property of an Islamic art professional. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.