Arts of the Islamic World & India

Live Auction: 29 April 2026 • 11:00 AM BST • London

Arts of the Islamic World & India 29 April 2026 • 11:00 AM BST • London

T he Arts of the Islamic World and India auction offers a magnificent selection of Islamic art ranging across geography, time and media, from important early Qur’an leaves, to beautiful Indian miniatures and princely Ottoman swords. Notably, this sale will offer two extraordinary groups of Iznik pottery from preeminent British collections; and an extremely rare and monumental astrolabe, a testament to the fine craftsmanship and scientific prowess at the court of Emperor Jahangir.

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A monumental highly important brass astrolabe commissioned for Aqa Afzal, made by Qaim Muhammad and Muhammad Muqim, India, dated Rabi' al-Awwal 1021 AH/May 1612 AD

A monumental highly important brass astrolabe commissioned for Aqa Afzal, made by Qaim Muhammad and Muhammad Muqim, India, dated Rabi' al-Awwal 1021 AH/May 1612 AD

Estimate: 1,500,000 – 2,500,000 GBP

Estimate: 1,500,000 – 2,500,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

A large Qur'an leaf in gold Kufic script on blue vellum, Near East, North Africa or Southern Spain, 9th-10th century

A large Qur'an leaf in gold Kufic script on blue vellum, Near East, North Africa or Southern Spain, 9th-10th century

Estimate: 400,000 – 600,000 GBP

Estimate: 400,000 – 600,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

A large and impressive illuminated Qur'an, Persia, Safavid, 16th century; with Mughal illumination, early 18th century

A large and impressive illuminated Qur'an, Persia, Safavid, 16th century; with Mughal illumination, early 18th century

Estimate: 400,000 – 600,000 GBP

Estimate: 400,000 – 600,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

A large nielloed silver ewer, Persia or Central Asia, 12th/13th century

A large nielloed silver ewer, Persia or Central Asia, 12th/13th century

Estimate: 250,000 – 350,000 GBP

Estimate: 250,000 – 350,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

Krishna and Radha lost in admiration, attributed to Chokha, India, Rajasthan, Devgarh, circa 1811-20

Krishna and Radha lost in admiration, attributed to Chokha, India, Rajasthan, Devgarh, circa 1811-20

Estimate: 60,000 – 80,000 GBP

Estimate: 60,000 – 80,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

A monumental Ottoman calligraphic panel based on the Kiswa of the Ka'ba, Egypt or Turkey, 17th/18th century

A monumental Ottoman calligraphic panel based on the Kiswa of the Ka'ba, Egypt or Turkey, 17th/18th century

Estimate: 150,000 – 250,000 GBP

Estimate: 150,000 – 250,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

An Ottoman Cairene rug, Egypt, second half 16th century

An Ottoman Cairene rug, Egypt, second half 16th century

Estimate: 25,000 – 35,000 GBP

Estimate: 25,000 – 35,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariyya al-Razi (known as Rhazes or Rasis, d.925), Kitab al-iklil fi'l-tibb, a treatise on medicine and health, probably Iraq, Abbasid, dated 616 AH/1219 AD

Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariyya al-Razi (known as Rhazes or Rasis, d.925), Kitab al-iklil fi'l-tibb, a treatise on medicine and health, probably Iraq, Abbasid, dated 616 AH/1219 AD

Estimate: 200,000 – 300,000 GBP

Estimate: 200,000 – 300,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

The Emperor Jahangir with Asaf Khan, India, Mughal, late 17th-early 18th century, with borders from the Late Shah Jahan Album, Mughal, circa 1650-58

The Emperor Jahangir with Asaf Khan, India, Mughal, late 17th-early 18th century, with borders from the Late Shah Jahan Album, Mughal, circa 1650-58

Estimate: 150,000 – 200,000 GBP

Estimate: 150,000 – 200,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

An old shepherd leaning on his staff in a landscape, signed by Mu'in Musavvir, Persia, Isfahan, Safavid, dated 19 Rabi' al-Awwal 1087 AH/1676 AD

An old shepherd leaning on his staff in a landscape, signed by Mu'in Musavvir, Persia, Isfahan, Safavid, dated 19 Rabi' al-Awwal 1087 AH/1676 AD

Estimate: 80,000 – 120,000 GBP

Estimate: 80,000 – 120,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

Iznik Ceramics from the Esteemed Collection of Sir Alan Barlow (1881-1968)

Nine curated ceramics from the collection of Sir Alan Barlow (1881–1968), with beautifully drafted motifs showcasing the remarkable skill and innovation of Iznik potters.

An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, circa 1590

An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, circa 1590

Estimate: 50,000 – 80,000 GBP

Estimate: 50,000 – 80,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, circa 1575

An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, circa 1575

Estimate: 50,000 – 70,000 GBP

Estimate: 50,000 – 70,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, circa 1575

An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, circa 1575

Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 GBP

Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, circa 1565

An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, circa 1565

Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 GBP

Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

A large Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, circa 1600

A large Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, circa 1600

Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 GBP

Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

An Exquisite Group of Iznik Pottery from the Collection of Ralph Brocklebank (1840-1921)

Twelve beautiful works from the collection of Ralph Brocklebank of Haughton Hall (1840–1921), including examples showing wonderfully executed colour and with further prestigious provenance back to Lord Frederic Leighton and Hakki Bey.

An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, circa 1585

An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, circa 1585

Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 GBP

Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, circa 1580

An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, circa 1580

Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 GBP

Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, circa 1570

An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, circa 1570

Estimate: 25,000 – 35,000 GBP

Estimate: 25,000 – 35,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, early 17th century

An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, early 17th century

Estimate: 15,000 – 25,000 GBP

Estimate: 15,000 – 25,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, circa 1580

An Iznik polychrome pottery dish, Turkey, circa 1580

Estimate: 20,000 – 30,000 GBP

Estimate: 20,000 – 30,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

An Iznik polychrome pottery jug, Turkey, circa 1580

An Iznik polychrome pottery jug, Turkey, circa 1580

Estimate: 25,000 – 35,000 GBP

Estimate: 25,000 – 35,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

Vibrant Indian Miniatures

This April sale offers an array of carefully selected Indian paintings including works by the Mewar masters Bagta and Chokha, the Sikh artist Bishan Singh and Company School botanical studies.

Rawat Gokul Das seated with noblemen, attributed to Bagta, India, Rajasthan, Devgarh, dated VS 1863/1806 AD

Rawat Gokul Das seated with noblemen, attributed to Bagta, India, Rajasthan, Devgarh, dated VS 1863/1806 AD

Estimate: 60,000 – 80,000 GBP

Estimate: 60,000 – 80,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

Krishna and Radha lost in admiration, attributed to Chokha, India, Rajasthan, Devgarh, circa 1811-20

Krishna and Radha lost in admiration, attributed to Chokha, India, Rajasthan, Devgarh, circa 1811-20

Estimate: 60,000 – 80,000 GBP

Estimate: 60,000 – 80,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

The Mughal Emperor Jahangir instructing his son, possibly Prince Khurram, in the art of falconry, India, Mughal, circa 1620

The Mughal Emperor Jahangir instructing his son, possibly Prince Khurram, in the art of falconry, India, Mughal, circa 1620

Estimate: 50,000 – 70,000 GBP

Estimate: 50,000 – 70,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

The sweet sellers, attributed to Bishan Singh, North India, Amritsar or Lahore, circa 1860-70

The sweet sellers, attributed to Bishan Singh, North India, Amritsar or Lahore, circa 1860-70

Estimate: 60,000 – 80,000 GBP

Estimate: 60,000 – 80,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

Fourteen botanical studies, India, Company School, late 18th century

Fourteen botanical studies, India, Company School, late 18th century

Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 GBP

Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

Swords & Medals: Property from a Prince of the Egyptian Royal Family and an Ottoman Sultanzade

A princely collection of swords and medals of great importance, including a magnificent sabre with shagreen covered scabbard, belonging to Khedive Muhammad Tawfiq (1852-92).

A walrus ivory-hilted sword with scabbard, 18th century, the mounts Persian, the blade and hilt Ottoman, the blade possibly earlier

A walrus ivory-hilted sword with scabbard, 18th century, the mounts Persian, the blade and hilt Ottoman, the blade possibly earlier

Estimate: 60,000 – 80,000 GBP

Estimate: 60,000 – 80,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

A magnificent sabre with shagreen covered scabbard, belonging to Khedive Muhammad Tawfiq (1852-92), Egypt, second half 19th century

A magnificent sabre with shagreen covered scabbard, belonging to Khedive Muhammad Tawfiq (1852-92), Egypt, second half 19th century

Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 GBP

Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

A royal sabre of Khedive Isma'il Pasha presented by Sultan Abdulaziz, Egypt, the blade dated 8 J[umada al-Akhar], 1309 AH/9 January 1892 AD

A royal sabre of Khedive Isma'il Pasha presented by Sultan Abdulaziz, Egypt, the blade dated 8 J[umada al-Akhar], 1309 AH/9 January 1892 AD

Estimate: 30,000 – 40,000 GBP

Estimate: 30,000 – 40,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

Order of Hanedan-i Ali Osman

Order of Hanedan-i Ali Osman

Estimate: 30,000 – 40,000 GBP

Estimate: 30,000 – 40,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

A rare and large sword (kattara) with scabbard, Oman, second half 19th century

A rare and large sword (kattara) with scabbard, Oman, second half 19th century

Estimate: 20,000 – 30,000 GBP

Estimate: 20,000 – 30,000 GBP

Arts of the Islamic World & India

29 April 2026 | 11:00 AM BST | London

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