Auction 17 FINE ISLAMIC AND INDIAN ART
By Apollo Art Auctions
Apr 28, 2025
63-64 Margaret St. London, W1W 8SW
Apollo Art Auctions is pleased to present our forthcoming sale, Fine Islamic and Indian Art, now live on our website. Taking place on Monday 28th April at 11am, during London?s much-anticipated Islamic Art Week, this carefully curated auction features over 250 lots celebrating the artistic splendour, spiritual depth, and cross-cultural dialogues that shaped the Islamic and Indian worlds. From the opulent courts of the Mughals and Ottomans to the intellectual and spiritual centres of Safavid Persia, the sale spans over a millennium of creativity. Highlights range from finely illuminated manuscripts and calligraphic panels to intricately carved jade amulets, architectural fragments, and richly inlaid furniture. Covering a broad geographic reach?from the Mediterranean and the Middle East to the Iranian plateau, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent?this sale offers collectors an opportunity to engage with the diverse visual languages and artistic traditions of these remarkable regions. For further details or specific enquiries, please contact our Islamic Art Department at islamicart@apolloauctions.com. Our white-gloved team professionally handles all items preparing them for in-house shipping. We look forward to welcoming you to the sale!
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LOT 29:

A FINELY CARVED OTTOMAN OPIUM SMOKING PIPE

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Sold for: £240
Price including buyer’s premium: £ 309.60
Start price:
£ 240
Estimated price :
£300 - £400
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Auction took place on Apr 28, 2025 at Apollo Art Auctions
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A FINELY CARVED OTTOMAN OPIUM SMOKING PIPE
Ottoman, Turkey, Ca. 19th century AD . An opium smoking pipe of elongated form, the gently tapering wooden stem fitted with finely worked metal mounts, the bulbous red clay bowl richly decorated with engraved and impressed designs featuring stylised floral motifs, interwoven geometric patterns, and calligraphic inscriptions in elegant naskh script, the upper rim accentuated by a beaded band. The surface displays a warm patina, indicative of age and use. The underside of the bowl bears an oval cartouche with further inscriptions, possibly a maker’s mark. The overall composition suggests a finely crafted example of Ottoman-era smoking paraphernalia, likely produced in Turkey or the Balkans.Size: 435mm x 50mm; Weight: 285gProvenance: Previous property of an Islamic art professional.

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