A stunning selection of items that were created in the first flush of Europe’s love affair with Arabia, made by European artists who lost their hearts to the Orient, will return to Dubai on May 11th at Bonhams first sale of Oriental Art.

The sale features pictures and other works of art that captivated Europe and which created a mindset among Europeans which perceived the Arab world as a beautiful, romantic, exotic and dangerously unknown. These seminal works now return to the world that inspired them as Bonhams believes a newly mobile Arab clientele will find them fascinating time capsules, painted love letters to the Orient and Arabia.
The market for Orientalist and Middle Eastern pictures and works of art has never been stronger. With its record breaking $12 million auction in Dubai earlier, Bonhams has established powerful credentials in this area.

The ‘Arts of the Islamic World’ will be impressive showcase of Islamic and Middle Eastern inspired paintings and works of art of the highest quality. The sale will include paintings, sculpture, ceramics and glass, decorative arts, silver and antique arms and armour.

Bonhams are delighted to be hosting the private view and pre-sale reception in conjunction with The Children’s Hope Foundation, the prominent UAE children’s charity and Dresdner Bank.

Auction info http://www.bonhams.com/dubai

Posted: 04|13|09 at 9:03 am. Filed under: Auction News.