The expansion of the Middle Eastern art market beyond the region, particularly to a city like London, has been influenced by numerous factors. One of the earliest and most significant reasons is the entry of well-known British auction houses, such as Christie's and Bonhams, into the Middle East in 2004 and 2005, respectively. While the attention of international auction houses to the region's art is one of the most impactful elements in recognizing this art on the global scene, Middle Eastern art, and specifically Iranian art, has also been highlighted by the non-commercial sector in abroad. In the following sections, you will read about the formation of the Iranian art market in London and the sales statistics of Iranian artworks in this city.