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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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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 monthly catalogues showcase our new stock & are emailed to around 10,000 collectors & curators worldwide.
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Our latest monthly catalogue
New Items for March 2020
More than 30 fine, new items are showcased here in our March 2020 catalogue.
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Temporary Exhibition Room
Surprising Items!
A temporary online selling exhibition of intriguing items with great stories drawn from around the world.
Jewellery from Asia
One of our several jewellery pages - showcased here is jewellery from Asia including India, Southeast Asia & the Himalayas.
Colonial Indian Silver
Silver items made in India during the colonial era. One of several pages devoted to Indian silver.