From 10–24 October, Christie’s is proud to present The Ann & Gordon Getty Collection: Indian, Ottoman, Global Works of Art, Jewelry and Textiles, part of a series of landmark auctions of the Getty’s storied San Francisco interior. Proceeds are set to benefit the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation for the Arts, dedicated to the support of arts and science organisations.

‘I love the hunt,’ Mrs. Getty once said, ‘and I especially love finding something exquisite, moving, rare, unexpected and rich with history.’ This intrepid spirit would take the Gettys across the world in search of rarities, and travel’s influence on their collecting habits cannot be overstated. Eighteenth Century world trade and travel would become a major theme in their Pacific Heights home with an emphasis on Indian and Ottoman textiles and decorations. Sale highlights also include selections from Mrs. Getty’s collection of Indian and Mughal jewelry.

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