Auction 17
FINE ISLAMIC AND INDIAN ART
De la Apollo Art Auctions
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28.4.25
63-64 Margaret St. London, W1W 8SW
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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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LOT 199:
A FINELY CARVED SYRIAN OR OTTOMAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID CABINET
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Preț de început:
£
2,000
Preț aproximativ :
£3,000 - £4,000
Comision casă de licitații: 29%
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VAT: 20%
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A FINELY CARVED SYRIAN OR OTTOMAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID CABINET
Syria or Turkey, Ca. 19th century AD . A remarkable cabinet of rectangular form, crafted in a traditional Syrian or Ottoman style, features intricate mother-of-pearl and bone inlay within an architectural wooden framework. The hinged top is richly decorated with geometric interlocking star motifs executed in alternating hues of shell, wood, and ivory-tone inlays. The façade consists of two hinged doors, each inset with interwoven hexagonal and cubic star patterns, framed by finely worked borders. The sides are similarly adorned with elaborate mashrabiya-style turned woodwork, further complemented by arched motifs recalling the grandeur of Ottoman architecture. The interior reveals a series of small drawers with intricate geometric inlays, ideal for storing valuables. Such pieces were highly prized throughout the Levant and the Ottoman Empire, reflecting the region’s masterful craftsmanship and deep appreciation for geometric design.Size: 495mm x 410mm; Weight: 12.7kgProvenance: Previous property of a UK based Islamic art professional. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
