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Michael Backman Ltd is one of the world’s premier sources for rare Asian, Islamic, Tribal & Colonial antiques.
Sound provenance is critical. Our items are sourced from colonial-era, private UK collections.
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EXPERTISE. Something in which we invest constantly.
We have strong links to universities & museums; undertake numerous research trips around the world; and hold a massive in-house Library.
We also market books on the world’s material cultures via World Art Now.
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New!!
Listen here to Michael Backman in conversation about the Malay world – its impact on world commerce and art – with Juan de Lara of Asia House. (An Asia House production.)
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Our monthly catalogues showcase our new stock & are emailed to around 25,000 collectors & curators worldwide.
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Our gallery is in central London, but most of our clients are in the US, Europe & Asia.
We send items by courier, worldwide.
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Our latest monthly catalogue
New Items for May 2021
More than 40 fine, curated items are showcased here in our May 2021 catalogue.
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Protecting the Past
Jewellery from Asia
One of our several jewellery pages - showcased here is jewellery from Asia including India, Southeast Asia & the Himalayas.
Indonesia & the Malay World
Antiques from Indonesia & Islamic Southeast Asia but also Borneo & Bali.
Colonial Indian & Burmese Silver
Silver items made in India during the colonial era. One of several pages devoted to Indian silver.