Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art
Christie’s has displayed a long-standing commitment to the Middle East. We were the first to build a strong presence in the region when we opened our Dubai headquarters in 2005, and held our inaugural Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art auction in 2006.
Our biannual live and online auctions, taking place in London or Dubai, along with our groundbreaking loan and private selling exhibitions, offer exceptional works by Arab, Turkish and Iranian artists such as Mahmoud Said, Etel Adnan and Samia Halaby. These highlight Christie’s continuous efforts to bring Middle Eastern Art to the forefront of the global stage.
As a market leader in Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art, our sales consistently achieve outstanding results, with strong sell-through rates and record-breaking prices for artists. With an international reach, our auctions attract bidders from over 15 countries, reflecting the category’s growing global appreciation.
Our dedicated team of specialists, based in Dubai and London, is always available — please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Our biannual live and online auctions, taking place in London or Dubai, along with our groundbreaking loan and private selling exhibitions, offer exceptional works by Arab, Turkish and Iranian artists such as Mahmoud Said, Etel Adnan and Samia Halaby. These highlight Christie’s continuous efforts to bring Middle Eastern Art to the forefront of the global stage.
As a market leader in Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art, our sales consistently achieve outstanding results, with strong sell-through rates and record-breaking prices for artists. With an international reach, our auctions attract bidders from over 15 countries, reflecting the category’s growing global appreciation.
Our dedicated team of specialists, based in Dubai and London, is always available — please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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Our specialists are currently preparing our next Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art auctions. In the meantime, browse results from past auctions.
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