Doha, April 21 (QNA) - Katara Publishing House announced that the 2024 Katara Exhibition for Antiques will launch on April 25 and will last until April 30.
The exhibition will be held in Katara Hall Building 12 with the participation of local and international companies from 10 countries.
In its first edition, the 2024 Katara Exhibition for Antiques includes an open auction for antiques and old collectibles of historical value in cooperation with AlBahie Auction House.
Valuable and rare collectibles from the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al-Thani Museum (FBQ) will be displayed, in addition to other antique collectibles from individuals and institutions and a special showcase of classic cars.
Director of Katara Publishing House Amira Ahmed Al Muhannadi explained that the public is interested in acquiring antiques for their aesthetic value, while enthusiasts pay attention to which period the piece dates back to as well as its rarity since these aspects determine the value of the piece and its cost in auctions.
The participation of AlBahie Auction House includes displaying various and unique collections of rare art pieces, Al Muhannadi explained.
She added that antique exhibitions around the world are having great public demand which shows that the acquisition of antiques has become a common interest that is shared by all people around the world. (QNA)