Abdul Halim Radwi's Auction Record Jumps 37%
3 min read · 05 Nov 2024
City By Night. Image courtesy of Christie's Online
Abdul Halim Radwi, City By Night (1990) sold for $163,600 (GBP126,000), more than six times the low estimate at Christie's Online on November 4. The acrylic on canvas work has been traded once in the past.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $44,800, a 37% rise.
Hart Al Sham (al Sham District, Jeddah). Image courtesy of Sotheby's
The previous record was set by Hart Al Sham (al Sham District, Jeddah) (1985), which sold for $118,800 at Sotheby's on October 13, 2014. The work had not been traded before.
| Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-04 | City By Night | $163,600 | 38 % | Christie's Online | - |
| 2014-10-13 | Hart Al Sham (al Sham District, Jeddah) | $118,800 | - | Sotheby's | Doha |