The engraving, the largest of its kind produced at the time, depicts pilgrims arriving for Hajj. It carries an estimate of £12,000-£18,000. Courtesy Sotheby's 
The engraving, the largest of its kind produced at the time, depicts pilgrims arriving for Hajj. It carries an estimate of £12,000-£18,000. Courtesy Sotheby's 

Art

Rare Kaaba engraving and early photographs of Egypt head to auction in Sotheby’s sale

Among the top lots is 'Braun and Hogenberg', which features town map engravings from across the world from the 16th and 17th centuries

Alexandra Chaves
Alexandra Chaves

May 06, 2021