Dubai, March 11, 2010 - Christie's stage the first of their bi-annual series of public exhibitions and auctions in Dubai from 25 to 28 April 2010 at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers which will include important Middle Eastern and Iranian Post-War and Contemporary art, together with a dazzling selection of Jewellery and Watches.

Individual estimates range from $10,000 to $400,000 and a leading highlight is a selection of masterpieces from the Collection of Dr. Mohammed Said Farsi, the former Mayor and Lord Mayor of Jeddah and one of the most influential collectors in the Middle East; 25 works of Egyptian art include masterpieces by Hamed Nada, Mahmoud Said and Abdel Hadi El-Gazzar.

Elsewhere the auctions will include impressive works by Fateh Moudarres, Farhad Moshiri and Charles Hossein Zenderoudi, together with a selection of Art Deco jewellery, diamonds and valuable watches.

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Notes to Editors:  Anyone is welcome to visit the public exhibition at the following times to enjoy the works of art on view and to try any jewellery and watches that may be of interest:
• 25 April - 2pm to 10pm
• 26 April - 2pm to 10pm
• 27 April - 10am to 10pm (Jewellery and Watches) / 10am to 1.30pm (Works of Art)
• 28 April - 10am to 4.30pm

About Christie's: Christie's, the world's leading art business had global auction and private sales in 2009 that totaled £2.1 billion/$3.3 billion.  Christie's is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's conducted the greatest auctions of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, and today remains a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie's offers over 450 sales annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $80 million.  Christie's has 53 offices in 30 countries and 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai and Hong Kong.  More recently, Christie's has led the market with expanded initiatives in emerging and new markets such as Russia, China, India and the United Arab Emirates, with successful sales and exhibitions in Beijing, Mumbai and Dubai.