Islamic treasures with global provenance – from Austria to North America

Overview

This listing describes the "Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds including Rugs and Carpets" sale at Christie’s in London on 12 November 2026. Highlights include gem-set gold necklaces, a Mamluk mosque lamp, a 'Dragon' carpet, and folios from the Zafarnama manuscript.

Auction Highlights

• Gem-set gold necklaces acquired by American heiress Adeline Pepper Gibson from South India (19th or early 20th century). Estimates: £20,000-30,000 each.
• A Mamluk mosque lamp from 14th-century Cairo.
• A Caucasian 'Dragon' carpet from the Karabagh region of Azerbaijan (late 17th/early 18th century). Estimate: £100,000-150,000.
• 11 folios from the Zafarnama (Book of Victory), commissioned by Mughal emperor Akbar (late 16th century). Estimates range from £70,000-180,000.

Key Dates

• Sale Date: 12 November 2026

Location

The physical location of the sale is Christie’s in London, though the listing also mentions 20 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020, USA, as a general location.