Along with prominent pieces from Sotheby's International Auctions

“Made in the UAE” is a jewelery and arts fair that celebrates local designs

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Sotheby's Dubai is organizing two simultaneous exhibitions, in the Dubai International Financial Center, during the month of October, during which the list of Sotheby's international auctions will be revealed, while providing support to the art and design scene at the local level. Six UAE-based jewelry makers will be exhibiting their designs, along with a selection of works by Emirati artists curated by Engage 101. The aesthetic of the image is complemented by the presentation of rare masterpieces of classical Islamic art, precious stones, rare Faberge pieces, and a variety of elegant watches and impressive artwork, created by prominent Arab and Iranian painters.

The list of jewelry houses that display their works include "Savulina", "Caravan", "Yatagan", "Misk", "Susanna Martins" and "Hashi", and all of their collections have been designed with well-established expertise in Dubai.

These sophisticated pieces combine an array of eclectic design influences, including re-imagined traditional Emirati motifs and motifs, to transform them into modern designs with art deco splendor.

The participating artists are represented by the exhibited works through the famous search and collection platform Engage101, which was co-founded by curator Munira Al-Sayegh and writer Ghaith Abdullah.

The platform's mission is to connect emerging artists with collectors and raise the profile of the regional art scene for the benefit of the region.

The collaboration with Sotheby's aims to introduce these regional artists to a new and powerful audience.

Katia Nuno Boys, President of Sotheby's Emirates, said: “The best way to start the new season is to celebrate regional arts and jewellery, with a fantastic program of events including panel discussions and workshops for children organized around the exhibition. The exhibition attracts the best works in the UAE under one roof, in addition to its role in highlighting our international auctions, in an integrated destination that has been carefully coordinated, in a way that attracts the admiration of art and jewelry lovers. This event is an ideal opportunity for young collectors looking to gain knowledge and skills, and meet new and famous artists from the UAE.”

Sophie Stevens, Sotheby’s Jewelery Specialist for the Middle East and North Africa, said: “Jewelry production in the UAE in the past decade has undergone a complete transformation, and today the entire creative process can be carried out here from start to finish.

This is the perfect time to highlight the innovations that this emerging sector of the UAE is revealing, and we hope to elevate it into an international platform.

The careful selection of pieces from our upcoming auctions provides the perfect backdrop, as antiques are collected from major jewelers, while carefully selecting contemporary designs.”

local luxury

The Middle East has been known for its love of jewelry and beautiful gemstones for centuries, and today many talented jewelry designers create their own collections in the heart of the Emirates.

The "Made in the Emirates" exhibition is considered one of the first showcases to display local handicrafts in the field of jewelry.

Among them are the creations revealed by the House of Jafila, which are inspired by Emirati heritage and Arab history, ranging from pearls to enchanting perfume compositions.

The Misk collections also highlight this common past, with concepts drawn from Arab architecture, mosaics and decorative arts, using technical features, such as detailed carving of precious stones.

Visitors to the exhibition will also be able to peruse notable exhibits from Sotheby's auctions that will be hosted by global cities, such as Geneva and New York, in November 2021. The collection includes a pair of emerald and diamond dangling earrings by designer Jean Schlumberger of Tiffany & Co. & Co (from $250,000 to $350,000, shown left), and diamond earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels.

Among the watches on display, copies of world-famous brands such as Rolex, Audemars Piaget, Patek Philippe, FB Journe and A Lang will be presented in Geneva on November 10.

"Art from the Emirates"

The past few years represent a historical era for the art scene in the Emirates, where it has made great leaps.

This is attributed to government support and newly established institutions for this purpose.

Meanwhile, the Engage 101 program achieved further growth, by participating in many discussions that focused on the ways that can be followed to maintain this system, and the need to bridge the gaps where they existed at the local level.

Its goal became to advance the practice of collecting through learning, and to nurture the growing number of outstanding artistic practices, manifested in the form of quarterly art sales to artists who did not have their own galleries, the dissemination of research and public programming, and the promotion of communication through the continuous rotation of spaces and artists. And the masses.

This Sotheby's Dubai exhibition promotes emerging artists introduced by the house over the past year and follows the progress of their solo journeys, including Augustin Paredes, Mohamed Khaled, Alaa Idris, Nasser Nasrallah and Sarah Ahli.

These works will be displayed with highlights from Sotheby's 20th Century Middle Eastern Art Auction, which will be open to bidders online from October 20-26.

The selected collection includes an abstract painting by artist Fakhr al-Nisa Zaid, six works by Iranian modernist artist Parviz Tanavoli, and a bold geometric painting by Iraqi-British artist Atheer al-Moussawi.

Islamic art

Sotheby's Art of the Islamic World and India Auction in London on October 27 celebrates the production of historical artifacts, paintings and manuscripts from many continents over 10 centuries.

One of the most prominent pieces on display in Dubai is a luxurious gold and silver candlestick, which dates back to around 1275 (estimated price is two to three million pounds).

The body of the candlestick is characterized by the appearance of a grandiose procession that includes a number of courtiers and musicians, who are holding spears, swords, bows, cups, flasks, birds and Arabic inscriptions.

These decorations embody the atmosphere of the celebrations that were held during that period, which were probably lit by thousands of candles in an atmosphere in which the sounds of music resounded, and the dances were interspersed with it.

Other important pieces include a rare copper celestial sphere dating back to the Mughal era in the 17th century, and the work is very skillfully engraved to show the zodiac signs and more than 1,000 fixed stars with their Arabic names.

«Faberge Group»

Among the treasures that will land in Dubai are 20 rare works from the collections of Faberge, one of the greatest jewelers in the courts of the Russian imperial family, the British royal family, and kings across Europe.

Known for its Imperial Eggs, the Maison has also created a range of rare and precious jewelry and pieces.

The dazzling collection on display will include colorful enamel, gilded pieces, candlesticks, picture frames and egg art pendants.

Alongside it, French gold chests will be on display.

• Sophie Stevens: “Jewelry production in the UAE in the past decade has undergone a complete transformation, as today the entire creative process can be carried out here from beginning to end.”

• Katia Nono Boys: “Perhaps the best way to start the new season is to celebrate the arts and jewellery, with a wonderful program of events under one roof."

Jewelery, watches, historical Islamic pieces, Faberge works and Middle Eastern artworks.

The Middle East has been known for its love of jewellery and precious stones for many centuries.

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