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The Dubai Museum of Art (DUMA) is all set to become the newest icon in the city.
The highly anticipated museum will quite literally float on water — being housed on an island atop the Dubai Creek. Designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning Tadao Ando, the pearl and sea- inspired landmark will total five storeys, and feature adaptable exhibition galleries, support spaces, a restaurant and a VIP lounge. Beyond its exhibitions, the museum will also host artist talks, panel discussions, educational programmes and art fairs.
“Culture and art are the soul of a city and a lens through which its progress is seen,” said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the U.A.E. Being the first international auction house to open an office in Dubai, Christie’s has seen the city’s art scene blossom. In honour of the DUMA announcement, we take a look at selected Christie’s auctions in the near future that essay Sheikh Mohammed’s idea of culture and art as soul.
Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Art
3rd November, Hong Kong
The 40 lots in this sale represent works of exceptional quality over an 1800 year-period of Buddhist art from the ancient region of Gandhara through to Thailand. Highlighting this sale is a newly reattributed figure of Avalokiteshvara from the late 13th century, as well as rare works by The Tenth Karmapa, Choying Dorje. Other standouts include a stunning 8th-century Nepalese figure of Shakyamuni Buddha.
Exceptional Handbags & Accessories
6th November, Paris
Christie’s returns to Paris for its first live Handbags auction in three years — a carefully curated selection of 16 exceptional pieces including the iconic Haut à Courroies 50 in Black Fjord Leather, once owned by Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg. Also featured are other standouts from Hermès as well as items from Louis Vuitton.
Rare Watches
10th November, Geneva
Christie’s Rare Watches returns to Geneva this November with a stellar collection of timepieces that offer the utmost in rarity and desirability, including icons from vintage and independent brands alike. At the time of writing, Christie’s is still inviting consignments to be submitted.
Magnificent Jewels
25th November, Hong Kong
Set to take place at The Henderson, the landmark Christie’s headquarters in Hong Kong, this auction will showcase over 100 exceptional lots, including pieces from such brands as Cartier. Leading the sales, however, is The Royal Blue — an exquisite necklace set with 16 extremely rare cushion-shaped Kashmir royal blue sapphires comprising 104.61 carats.
The Winter Egg and Important Works by Fabergé from a Princely Collection
2nd December, London
The stunning Imperial Winter Egg, a two-time world-record holder for a work by Fabergé, will be the standout at this highly anticipated sale — one that will also feature almost 50 exceptional works by Fabergé including hard stone figures, animals, furniture and objets de vertu.
