The Franco-Turkish painter Osman Hamdi Bey bridged the gap between Orient and Occident and is regarded as the first exponent of modern Turkish painting.
His works are internationally sought after, a fact reflected in the guide of €1m-1.4m for his 2ft 4in x 18in (68 x 45cm) canvas Looking in a Mirror on offer at Dorotheum in Vienna on May 2.