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Despite years of political and economic turmoil, Iran’s art market is thriving

The country is stymied by international sanctions, but Iranian collectors spend millions on home-grown art

Cyrus Naji
3 December 2025
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The Tehran Auction sale in the Iranian capital in October Photo: Adel Mashoori; Courtesy of Tehran Auction
Christie'sarchive
1 March 2007

Christie’s second "International Modern and Contemporary Art" auction in Dubai makes $9.4m

The Arab and Iranian art market seemed to be stabilising, while western counterparts struggle

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