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William Robinson
William Robinson is an expert in Islamic art with over 40 years of experience, primarily at Christie’s. For three decades, he headed the Islamic Art and Carpet Departments, later serving as International Head of Group, World Art. Robinson played a key role in bringing major works to market and achieving world-record prices. Since leaving Christie’s in 2022, he has worked as an independent consultant, focusing on academic research and advice. He has contributed to international conferences, written articles, and received the Joseph V. McMullan Award for carpet studies. Robinson is a member of the advisory board of the Museum of Islamic Art, Berlin.
