The October and November 2024 modern and contemporary Middle Eastern art auctions demonstrated significant achievements by artists from across the region. Held in Paris and London by Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Bonhams, and Millon, the six auctions featured 438 works by 235 artists, generating total sales of $13.14 million. Egyptian and Iranian artists led the market in terms of volume a...

Tehran Auction has held two of its events online so far: the first, its 18th edition in December 2023, and the second, its 21st edition in October 2024. Both events were dedicated to contemporary Iranian art. On the occasion of the second online edition, Artchart has analyzed the statistics and figures from these two auctions, comparing them to provide a clearer understanding of Teh...

Artchart, a data analytics and mining platform for the Iranian art market, has been dedicated to recording and analyzing economic data related to Iranian art since its establishment in 2019. To date, this platform has closely examined twenty editions of Tehran Auction, and the following report will delve into the twenty-first edition of the auction. This edition, focused on contempo...

The global art market is undergoing changes, and cities like New York, London, Paris, and Hong Kong have evolved as as major hubs for high-profile auctions over the past decade. These transformations are driven by economic, political, technological, and cultural factors, leading to the development of new approaches in art sales. Considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and th...

The Tehran Auction began operations in 1391 (2012/2013) and has since conducted nineteen sessions across four categories: Modern and Contemporary, Classic and Modern, Contemporary, and Modern. Artchart has meticulously reviewed each session, compiling detailed reports for reference. This page provides convenient access to Artchart's reports on the Tehran Auction, serving as a centra...

The Tehran Auction commenced its operations by showcasing and selling modern and contemporary Iranian art, sustaining this focus for four consecutive sessions from 2012 to 2015. The 20th edition of the Tehran Auction, held on July 5, 2024, also centered on modern and contemporary Iranian art. During this session, 115 works by 111 artists were put up for auction, with 107 pieces succ...

The Modern and Contemporary Dubai online auction was held on Christie's website from May 9 to May 31, 2024. In this auction, works by 70 artists were featured, totaling 90 artworks. Out of these, 75 pieces were sold, resulting in a total sale of $2.2 million. Fourteen Iranian artists also had their works presented in this auction, achieving a 100% sales rate. The most expensive piec...

As we step into the spring of 2024, the Middle Eastern art auction season is in full bloom, maintaining its biannual rhythm with showcases in both autumn and spring. Two events of particular note occurred on April 25th, 2024, hosted by both Sotheby's & Millon. This marked the commencement of the year's inaugural Middle Eastern art auction, promising a captivating exploration of...

The 19th Tehran auction, also known as the 5th Classic and Modern Iranian Art auction, took place on January 26, 2024, at Parsian Azadi Hotel, Tehran. With a focus on both modern and classic styles, this auction featured 89 works by 69 artists, resulting in the successful sale of 82 pieces. Remarkably, the auction achieved an impressive sales rate, with 92% of the presented works fi...