20th Century Art / Middle East auction Online


  • Sotheby's London
  • 23 March 2022
  • Sotheby’s 20th Century Art/Middle East sale features eighty-three works from the most sought-after artists of Arab, North African, Iranian and Turkish origin spanning the modern era to the contemporary period. Within this tightly curated sale, highlights include works by both established and emerging artists, some appearing at auction for the first time, as well as an exciting selection of works by fourteen women artists from over eight countries.

Auction Report

Sales Performance Against Estimates
Min Estimate £1,462,500
1,928,148 USD
Max Estimate £2,023,700
2,668,029 USD
Total Sale £1,969,380
2,596,414 USD
Average Artwork Worth £37,158
48,989 USD
Artists 49
Artworks 81
Sold Artworks 53
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