The auction features a fascinating selection of works by more than 15 international artists, including several who are recognised as being pioneers in their field.
Viewers will find a full range of Orientalist work at its best, from poignant portraiture to nostalgic landscapes, town scenes and architectural wonders spanning Cairo, Isfahan, Damascus and Algiers.
This collection of art transports us back to a time of busy market streets, ancient gates and stone arches, sailing boats at the water’s edge and century-old village gatherings.