Osman

One of the most important pieces in Turkish painting, 'Cami Önü' (the front of the mosque), by Ottoman artist Osman Hamdi, is set to be sold for a record price at an upcoming auction A masterpiece by the late-Ottoman artist Osman Hamdi Bey looks set to go for a record price at an upcoming spring sale, according to a local auction house.

One of the hidden masterpieces of famous 19th century Ottoman artist Osman Hamdi Bey, "Cami Önü" (The front of the mosque), will be put up for sale in the spring auction of Antik A.?. 

The painting was withdrawn from an auction in 2014 because of claims to the right of the painting. However, the court has now decided the painting will be auctioned by Antik A.?. 

The mansion where archaeologist, painter and Turkey's first museum pioneer Osman Hamdi Bey lived for some time in the Aegean province of Mu?la's Yata?an district is closed, drawing reaction from locals. 

Emre Yıldırım, son of the Turkish Aeronautical Association (THK) Chair Osman Yıldırım, has denied the allegations of receiving 1 million Turkish Liras as a bribe, claiming he received the money for the “consultancy” service he provided to the association.

The Sabancı Museum in Emirgan is once more showcasing sublime works produced by Turkish masters over the past 100 years, including paintings by Osman Hamdi Bey and others that were awarded in Paris over a century ago.

Prosecutors have opened a lawsuit against former Diyarbakır Mayor Osman Baydemir on charges of insulting Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, demanding two years in jail.