Sotheby's to stage exhibition in Doha in Sptember

KOLKATA: Sotheby's is staging an exhibition from 12th-14th September 2013 at Katara Cultural Village, Doha, featuring a selection of 24 highlights from the forthcoming 'Arts of the Islamic World' sale - exquisite objects exemplifying the broad artistic traditions of the Muslim world, including ceramics, metalwork, manuscripts, jewellery, weapons and paintings.

The selection that will be on view in Doha has been chosen from a total of 281 exceptional objects to be offered for sale in Sotheby's 'Arts of the Islamic World' and 'Art of Imperial India' sales in London. The pieces that will be on display in Doha represent the very best of what will be sold on 9th October at Sotheby's New Bond Street in London, and provide fascinating insights into Muslim history and culture, encompassing almost 1,400 years of every kind of decorative art produced in lands under Islamic patronage from Spain to India.

These highlights will be the focus of a series of accompanying gallery tours at Katara Cultural Village, which will be led by Edward Gibbs, chairman and head of Sotheby's Middle East Department. These tours will be held each evening at 8pm and are open to all members of the public.