19th Tehran Auction concluded with Sepehri’s artworks dominating
The 19th edition of the Tehran Auction, showcasing classic and modern Iranian art, concluded at Parsian Azadi Hotel in Tehran on January 26, with a record-breaking total sales exceeding $4,834,400. Sohrab Sepehri’s three pieces set a new record by fetching $752,000 in total.
The auction featured 90 works categorized into classic and modern art. Classic artworks included pieces by renowned artists such as Ebrahim Jabbari, Mahmoud Farshchian, and Mahmoud Zangeneh. Modern pieces were presented by artists like Sohrab Sepehri, Bahman Mohasses, Sadeq Tabrizi, Parviz Tanavoli, Mohammad Ehsai, and Hossein Zenderoudi, IRNA reported.
An untitled oil on canvas painting from Sohrab Sepehri’s ‘Tree Trunks’ series, dating back to the 1970s, was featured in the 19th Tehran Auction. The artwork, originally presented at Christie’s Dubai auction in October 2015, was estimated to be worth between $400,000 and $440,000. It ultimately sold for $408,000 during the auction, marking the most expensive artwork of this edition of the event.
Initiated in 2012, the Tehran Auction is the first of its kind in Iran, aiming to showcase the best in Iranian art. Focused on addressing the growing interest in modern and contemporary Iranian art, the auction facilitates the acquisition of quality works in a reliable manner.
The previous edition of the auction, which concentrated on contemporary Iranian art, grossed over $1,235,520 on December 15. ‘Farangi (Foreign) Woman on Persian Carpet II’ by Parviz Tanavoli was the most expensive artwork, sold for $110,000 at the 18th edition of the event.