Sotheby’s Announces Islamic & Middle Eastern Art Sales in London, Featuring Rare Central Asian Works

Sotheby’s Announces Islamic & Middle Eastern Art Sales in London, Featuring Rare Central Asian Works

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Sotheby’s, one of the world’s oldest and most famous auction houses, will present its Islamic & Middle Eastern Art sales in London on Oct. 28–29, showcasing centuries of artistry, from modern and contemporary masterpieces to traditional craftsmanship. A line from the ‘Baysunghur Qur’an’, attributed to ‘Umar al-Aqta, Herat or Samarqand, circa 1400. Photo…