Isabelle Imbert Ph.D.

Islamic Arts Historian

About

Welcome to Isabelle-Imbert.com, home of Isabelle Imbert Ph.D. and the ‘ART Informant’ podcast.

Isabelle Imbert is an Islamic Art specialist with over 10 years’ experience working with the best clients and institutions in the industry. She is known as a Researcher, Teacher, Writer, Art Market Expert and Speaker, as well as host of the newly formed ‘ART Informant’ podcast.

Her unique knowledge in both the Art Market and the Academic world allows her to demonstrate her passion for all things related to Islamic Art History, and bringing people together to talk about the beautiful world of Islamic Arts.

You can look at her blog, work, services and listen to the ‘ART Informant’ podcast. You can also read her interview for Bayt al-Fann. For any business inquiries, get in touch.

Latest Episodes and Publications

Production and Trade of Ottoman Textiles with Amanda Phillips

In this episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Amanda Phillips, Associate Professor of Islamic Art and Material Culture at the University of Virginia. Amanda specialises in the consumption and trade of textiles in Ottoman Türkiye. It is the topic of her latest book: Sea Change: Ottoman Textiles between the Mediterranean and the … More Production and Trade of Ottoman Textiles with Amanda Phillips

Top 20 of the Most Expensive Islamic Art Pieces – part 2 (blog)

August 7, 2023

Welcome back for the part 2 of this Top 20, in which we will explore the 12 most expensive pieces of Islamic art ever sold. Yes, 12, despite Part 1 already covering numbers 20 to 11. When initially drafting the list, I forgot to number one of the entries, and I then found another piece … More Top 20 of the Most Expensive Islamic Art Pieces – part 2 (blog)

Top 20 of the Most Expensive Islamic Art Pieces – part 1 (blog)

July 10, 2023

With Summer fast approaching, I thought it would be the perfect time for some light reading to enjoy wherever you’re vacationing, and nothing get lighter than a list of top historical artefacts sold for outrageous amounts. Three caveats before starting: As mentioned, the reader will quickly notice the dates of the record auctions: most of … More Top 20 of the Most Expensive Islamic Art Pieces – part 1 (blog)