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.

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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