Sotheby’s: Arts of the Islamic World (Spring 2018)

The Arts of the Islamic World sale comprises varied works of art produced under the aegis of multiple Islamic Empires spread over three continents over a period of over 1200 years. Sourced from several European private collections, highlights include beautiful ceramic wares, refined Indian miniature paintings, as well as Arab, Persian and Turkish manuscripts, including three highly important and early works on optics, astronomy and mathematics, reflecting the scholarly ‘golden age’ of medieval Arab advancement.