A group of gold ingots dominated the sale, returning more than double its estimated price in Apollo’s Fine Asian Art – The Prince Collection auction. With gold prices remaining firm, the sale highlighted the combined impact of bullion value and cultural significance at auction. Gold prices have climbed steadily in recent years, reaching record highs over the past twelve months, and this momentum was increasingly reflected in the auction room. Gold jewellery and antiquities are not only...

Apollo Art Auctions proudly presents its Fine Islamic and Indian Art sale, taking place on 6 December 2025 at 3pm GMT. This seasonal auction brings together more than one hundred carefully curated works that reflect the depth, diversity, and refinement of artistic production across the Islamic world - from North Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean to Persia, Mughal India, and the Deccan courts. From Mughal rock-crystal jewellery and Fatimid gold filigree to Ottoman arms and Safavid...

The Fine Asian Art sale offers distinguished Asian lots from Neolithic to Qing dynasty Chinese pieces, in addition covering Tibet and Nepal, with a delicate selection of Japanese items, presents an extraordinary opportunity for collectors to acquire pieces that are not only visually compelling but steeped in history, cultural symbolism, and refined craftsmanship. Each object in this group carries significance that reaches across centuries, reflecting the beliefs, daily lives, and artistic...