Adham Ismail's Auction Record Jumps 54%
3 min read · 06 Jun 2024
The Blind Man and the Crow. Image courtesy of Bonhams
Adham Ismail, The Blind Man and the Crow (1960) sold for $40,900, more than four and a half times the low estimate at Bonhams in London on June 5. The acrylic on canvas work has not been traded before.
The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $14,500, a 54% rise.
Untitled. Image courtesy of Ayyam Auctions
The previous record was set by Untitled (1960), which sold for $26,400 at Ayyam Auctions on May 12, 2015.
| Sale Date | Title | Price | Record Increase | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-05 | The Blind Man and the Crow | $40,900 | 55 % | Bonhams | London |
| 2015-05-12 | Untitled | $26,400 | - | Ayyam Auctions | Dubai |