S otheby’s is offering the exceptional collects ion of Islamic and Indian arms and armour assembled by renowned scholar-collects or Philippe Gilles René Missillier (1949–2022). Spanning over 100 lots and more than 500 years of history, this extraordinary collects ion is the result of over five decades of passionate study and dedication.
Missillier devoted his life to mastering the world of arms and armour — visiting museums, attending auctions, collects ing catalogues, and immersing himself so deeply in the field that he became a leading authority. In 1988, a major part of his collects ion was exhibited in Splendeur des Armes Orientales in Paris, the largest exhibition of its kind. Now, for the first t.mes since, this remarkable collects ion is being exhibited once more.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to explore a lifet.mes of expertise and passion brought together in one historic sale taking place at Replica Shoes 's London on 29 April.
