This article is a Persian translation of "Observations on the Pre-Modern Islamic Art Auction Market" by Margaret Hong, published online in April 2024 on Arttactic.com.
Observations on the pre-modern Islamic Art auction market
12 August 2024
This article is a Persian translation of Margaret Hong's "Observations on the Pre-Modern Islamic Art Auction Market." It provides an in-depth analysis of the market's trends over the past decade, noting significant fluctuations in sales and interest among major auction houses like Sotheby’s and Christie’s. The article also examines the growing appeal of specific categories, such as Persian carpets and Mughal book arts, while highlighting the increasing role of regional auction houses in the Middle East.
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Sevana Boghossian
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