Meet the Islamic & Indian Art team
We spoke to the Bonhams Islamic & Indian Art team about their standout moments from the past few years - ranging from the world record price achieved for Tipu Sultan's Bedchamber Sword in 2023 to a Mamluk Enamelled Mosque Lamp, once used to display dried flowers, later discovered by the team to be a 14th century glass lamp from Egypt.
With a proven track record of achieving outstanding results, there has never been a better time to sell your Islamic & Indian art at auction. Visit the department page to speak to the team or submit an item for valuation through our online sell hub.
Exceptional Results
The Bedchamber Sword of Tipu Sultan (reg. 1782-1799), a fine gold-koftgari-hilted steel sword (sukhela), India, 18th Century. Sold for £14,080,900 inc. premium.
The Bedchamber Sword of Tipu Sultan (reg. 1782-1799), a fine gold-koftgari-hilted steel sword (sukhela), India, 18th Century. Sold for £14,080,900 inc. premium.
A Mamluk enamelled glass mosque lamp made for Sayf ad-Din Sarghitmish ibn Abdullah an-Nasiri (d. 1358), Egypt or Syria, 1351-1358 AD. Sold for £5,130,400 inc. premium.
A Mamluk enamelled glass mosque lamp made for Sayf ad-Din Sarghitmish ibn Abdullah an-Nasiri (d. 1358), Egypt or Syria, 1351-1358 AD. Sold for £5,130,400 inc. premium.
A Safavid Mecca-centred World Map, Persia, 17th Century. Sold for £1,863,400 inc premium.
A Safavid Mecca-centred World Map, Persia, 17th Century. Sold for £1,863,400 inc premium.
Maharajah Duleep Singh, last ruler of the Punjab, by John Gibson RA, a portrait bust sculpted in Rome, 1859-60. Sold for £802,750 inc. premium.
Maharajah Duleep Singh, last ruler of the Punjab, by John Gibson RA, a portrait bust sculpted in Rome, 1859-60. Sold for £802,750 inc. premium.
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