22nd Apr, 2026 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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A QAJAR ILLUMINATED QUR'AN SCROLL
Iran, copied by Abdul-Malik Amruhawi and dated 1303 AH (1886 AD)
A QAJAR ILLUMINATED QUR'AN SCROLL
Iran, copied by Abdul-Malik Amruhawi and dated 1303 AH (1886 AD)
Arabic text on a silk backing, featuring ink, color, and gold. Written in cursive naskh script in black ink, with gilded titles within cartouches and fine illumination composed of bright polychrome floral motifs on colored grounds, as well as gilded palmettes on a matte background, arranged within arabesque-shaped reserves scrolling throughout the text. Surahs included are Surah Al-Baqara, Surah Al-Nisa, Surah Al-Ma'ida, Surah Al-Inam, Surah Al-Araf, Surah Al-Imran. Signed Abd Al-Malik Amrohi and dated 1303 AH at the end.
512cm x 16cm approx.
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
A QAJAR ILLUMINATED QUR'AN SCROLL
Iran, copied by Abdul-Malik Amruhawi and dated 1303 AH (1886 AD)
Arabic text on a silk backing, featuring ink, color, and gold. Written in cursive naskh script in black ink, with gilded titles within cartouches and fine illumination composed of bright polychrome floral motifs on colored grounds, as well as gilded palmettes on a matte background, arranged within arabesque-shaped reserves scrolling throughout the text. Surahs included are Surah Al-Baqara, Surah Al-Nisa, Surah Al-Ma'ida, Surah Al-Inam, Surah Al-Araf, Surah Al-Imran. Signed Abd Al-Malik Amrohi and dated 1303 AH at the end.
512cm x 16cm approx.
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 22nd Apr, 2026
We are excited to present our Islamic and Indian Art Auction.
The sale brings together a remarkable collection of rare textiles, lacquerwear, woodwork, manuscripts and more. Featuring a 13th century bronze Ayyubid candlestick (lot 29), a monumental Indian silver-overlaid wooden footstool (lot 140) and an Ottoman calligraphic silk lampas panel from the inner covering of the Ka’ba (lot 166).
One further unmissable highlight is the beautifully enamelled 18 carat gold pocket watch by Breguet et Fils, produced for the Ottoman market (lot 148). We are delighted also to present further pieces from the collection of Mr Georges Antaki in this auction, which promises something of interest for all collectors interested in Islamic and Indian art.
Sale date(s) & Start time:
22 Apr 2026 12:00 BST
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