Christie’s to hammer Mughal Jewels
Offers an exceptional collection & Objects in New York in June 2019 Christie’s announces Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence, a landmark auction which will take place in New York on 19 June 2019, presenting an outstanding selection of exceptional Mughal jewellery, objects, and important gemstones. Consisting of almost four hundred lots spanning over five hundred years, the auction showcases the illustrious culture of Indian jeweled arts from the Mughal period and the age of the Maharajas through to the present day. Highlights of the auction are exhibited in London during April 24 and in Shanghai on April 25, marking the start of a global tour which will travel to Geneva, Hong Kong and New York. Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence presents an unprecedented group of jewels, gemstones, and decorative objects exploring the creative dialogue between India and the West. The selection encompasses significant Mughal jewels, including sensational sarpechs (turban orn