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Why Are Islamic Tiles So Sought After? History, Craftsmanship & Collecting Guide

Explore the history of Islamic tiles, from Iznik to Qajar, and discover why collectors value their craftsmanship, colour and cultural significance.

Our Islamic &amp; Indian Art auctions bring together centuries of artistic and cultural achievement, from fine manuscripts and metalwork to textiles, ceramics and sculpture.For collectors, the sale offers an opportunity to acquire works selected for their quality, craftsmanship and historical significance. Each piece is presented with care, supported by specialist knowledge and contextual understanding.Set a reminder for the June 2026 sale and be the first to discover a considered selection of Islamic and Indian art.

Diego

Steve

A 19th-century Company School painting of Francis Clifton Fyers’ horse and groom, enriched by an original inscription, will be offered in our upcoming Islamic & Indian auction.

Pakistani 1928 - 1985

Past Islamic & Indian Art Sold at Auction

Past Islamic & Indian Content

Why Are Islamic Tiles So Valuable? History, Craftsmanship & Collecting Guide

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INDIA, BENGAL, CALCUTTA, CIRCA 1900-1920

Session 1

INDIA, PROVINCIAL MUGHAL, CIRCA 1800

INDIA, RAJASTHAN, BIKANER, 19TH CENTURY 

CENTRAL INDIA, MALWAR, 16TH/ 17TH CENTURY

INDIA, RAJASTHAN, BUNDI, 20TH CENTURY

TURKEY, LATE 18TH/ EARLY 19TH CENTURY

INDIA, DECCAN, BIDAR, LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY 

RAJASTHAN, BUNDI, FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY

INDIA, BENGAL, CALCUTTA, 1900-1920

INDIA, LUCKNOW, CIRCA 1800

RAJASTHAN, 18TH CENTURY

 TURKEY, EARLY 16TH CENTURY

OTTOMAN TURKEY, 17TH CENTURY

PERSIA, 19TH CENTURY

INDIA, 19TH CENTURY 

PERSIA, 19TH CENTURY 

PROVINCIAL OTTOMAN, JERUSALEM, CIRCA 1550

INDIA, 17TH CENTURY AND LATER

INDIA, 18TH/ 19TH CENTURY 

TURKEY, 18TH CENTURY

INDIA, GUJARAT, EARLY 17TH CENTURY

INDIA, 18TH CENTURY

PROVINCIAL OTTOMAN, SYRIA OR EGYPT, DATED AH 1254/ AD 1829-30

OTTOMAN PROVINCES, 19TH CENTURY 

INDIA, DECCAN, 17TH CENTURY 

OTTOMAN TURKEY, CIRCA 1575

PERSIA, CIRCA 1850

OTTOMAN SYRIA, 17TH CENTURY 

OTTOMAN PROVINCES, 16TH CENTURY 

OTTOMAN TURKEY, 18TH CENTURY

OTTOMAN TURKEY, EARLY 19TH CENTURY 

COPIED BY MUHAMMAD ANIS, OTTOMAN TURKEY, 18TH CENTURY 

INDIA, COMPANY SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY

PERSIA, 17TH CENTURY 

NORTH AFRICA, FEZ, 19TH CENTURY 

INDIA, GUJARAT, 17TH CENTURY 

INDIA, KASHMIR, EARLY 19TH CENTURY 

INDIA, KASHMIR, CIRCA 1810

FRANCE OR GERMANY, 19TH CENTURY 

Place / Date ???

NORTH INDIA, 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

UNTITLED, 1959

TURKEY, 15TH/ 16TH CENTURY 

SOUTH INDIA, PROBABLY MYSORE, LATE 18TH CENTURY 

CHINA, 18TH CENTURY 

NORTH INDIA, FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY

INDIA, KARNATAKA, POSSIBLY SHORAPUR, CIRCA 1840

SIX CITY VIEWS IN INDIA, 20TH CENTURY 

INDIA, HUSHANGABAD, 1845

FEMALE NUDE, 1982

INDIA, RAJASTHAN, 18TH CENTURY 

TURKEY, LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY 

CHINA, SWATOW, LATE MING DYNASTY, LATE 16TH/ /EARLY 17TH CENTURY

NORTHERN INDIA, CIRCA 1590-1600

MUGHAL INDIA, CIRCA 1700

INDIA, 25 MUHARRAM REGNAL YEAR 45 OF SHAL ‘ALAM II/ AD 17TH MAY 1803

INDIA, 19TH CENTURY

BENGAL, 18TH/ 19TH CENTURY

INDIA, DELHI, CIRCA 1875

PERSIA, 12TH/ 13TH CENTURY 

CENTRAL ASIA, 17TH/ 18TH CENTURY

PERSIA, 13TH/ 14TH CENTURY

PERSIA, 12TH/ 13TH CENTURY

AFGHANISTAN, 12TH/ 13TH CENTURY

PERSIA, 13TH CENTURY

SPAIN, ANDALUSIA, CIRCA 1800s

 INDIA, PUNJAB HILLS, CHAMBA, CIRCA 1820

INDIA, DECCAN, CIRCA 1700

NORTH INDIA, SULTANATE, CIRCA 1500

PERSIA, SHIRAZ, CIRCA 1560-70

INDIA, RAJASTHAN, TONK, CIRCA 1830

NORTHWESTERN INDIA, GANDHARA, 2ND/ 3RD CENTURY

NORTHWESTERN INDIA, GANDHARA, 3RD/ 4TH CENTURY

NORTH AFRICA OR NEAR EAST, 9TH CENTURY

PERSIA OR MESOPOTAMIA, 10TH/ 11TH CENTURY 

NORTH AFRICA, PROBABLY TUNISIA, KAIROUAN,  11TH CENTURY 

NORTH AFRICA, TUNISIA, PROBABLY KAIROUAN, 10TH CENTURY  

MUDEJAR SPAIN, 15TH/ 16TH CENTURY

19TH CENTURY, PERSIA OR EGYPT

INDIA, RAJASTHAN, NATHDWARA,

CENTRAL ASIA, PROBABLY SAMARKAND, 13TH CENTURY 

CEYLON, GALLE DISTRICT, 19TH CENTURY

PERSIA, KASHAN, 13TH CENTURY

INDIA, RAJASTHAN, UDAIPUR, CIRCA 1760

INDIA, RAJASTAN, FIRST QUARTER 17TH CENTURY 

INDIA, RAJASTHAN, UDAIPUR, CIRCA 1700

INDIA, DATIA, CIRCA 1780

INDIA, DECCAN, 19TH CENTURY

INDIA OR SOUTHEAST ASIA, 19TH CENTURY 

Islamic & Indian Art

Sale Number: 904

Francis Clifton Fyers' Horse and Groom

Anwar Jalal Shemza

Islamic & Indian Art