London | 24–30 April 2026

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T his Spring, Sotheby’s London is delighted to present the Islamic, Orientalist & Middle Eastern Art sales, bringing together sought-after works spanning centuries, mediums and continents. Orientalist Art (28 April) features paintings depicting the landscapes and cultures of North Africa, Egypt, the Levant, Arabia and the Ottoman world of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Arts of the Islamic World & India (29 April) showcases outstanding works that reflect the exceptional craftsmanship and aesthetic traditions of Islamic art across diverse geographies. Modern & Contemporary Middle East (13-30 April) presents a curated selection by some of the region’s most significant artists from the Arab world, North Africa, Iran and Türkiye. Works from all three sales will be exhibited in Sotheby’s London galleries from 24–29 April.

Auctions & Exhibitions

Calendar

Highlights

Orientalist Art

Arts of the Islamic World & India

Exhibition Information

  • Apr24 Apr28

    Orientalist Art

  • Apr24 Apr28

    Arts of the Islamic World & India

  • Apr24 Apr29

    Modern & Contemporary Middle East

  • Apr24 Apr28

    EAST-WEST: The Art of Orientalism

  • Hours

    24 April | 9:00 AM–4:30 PM25 April | 12:00 PM–5:00 PM26 April | 1:00 PM–5:00 PM27 April | 9:00 AM–3:30 PM28 April | 9:00 AM–4:30 PM

    Location

    34–35 New Bond Street, London W1A 2AA, UK

EAST-WEST: The Art of Orientalism

EAST-WEST: The Art of Orientalism

24–28 April 2026

"In 1884, Gustav Bauernfeind painted A Street Scene, Damascus, a work shaped not by imagination, but by direct encounter and personal immersion.”

These works were more than artistic expressions, they were early bridges between worlds. By presenting lived truth across cultures, they challenged perception, fostered understanding, and demonstrated a fundamental idea: that connection begins with experience. Today, this legacy carries forward through East–West: The Art of Dialogue exhibition, founded by Shafik Gabr, translating the same principle into action through cultural exchange and human engagement.

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