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An employee poses alongside a display of outfits during a preview of Audrey Hepburn’s personal collection. (AFP/Daniel Leal-Olivas)


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The work of Saudi Artist Abdulnasser Gharem. (The artist)


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A selection of some of the artworks for sale during Islamic Art Week in London, United Kingdom. (Asharq Al-Awsat)


Islamic Art Week comes to London

Islamic Art Week comes to London

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Two of London’s most prestigious auction houses are due to launch a special week of sales of Islamic art on Tuesday. Islamic Art Week, hosted by Christie’s and Sotheby’s, will feature many centuries-old artistic treasures from across the...
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‘The Procession (Al Masirra)’ by Etienne Dinet. (Sotheby’s)


Orientalism Unveiled

Orientalism Unveiled

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Another season of Orientalist auctions is upon us. A recent sale at Sotheby’s brought in GBP 6,339,500 (USD 9,679,149), well in excess of the pre-sale estimate. Commenting on the results, Claude Piening, Sotheby’s head of Orientalist Painting,...