Mustafa Al-hallaj's Auction Record Jumps 10%

Mustafa Al-hallaj's Auction Record Jumps 10%

3 min read  ·  05 Jun 2026

The Silent Herd. Image courtesy of Bonhams

The Silent Herd. Image courtesy of Bonhams

Mustafa Al-hallaj, The Silent Herd (1990) sold for $39,500 (GBP29,400), more than the low estimate at Bonhams in London on June 4. The mixed media on canvas work has not been traded before.

The sale beat the artist’s previous auction record by $3,674, a 10% rise.

War (1973). Sold for $35,900 in 2024. Image courtesy of Bonhams

War (1973). Sold for $35,900 in 2024. Image courtesy of Bonhams

The previous record was set by War (1973), which sold for $35,900 at Bonhams on November 13, 2024. The work had not been traded before.

Sale Date
Title
Price
Record Increase
Venue
City
June 04, 2026
The Silent Herd
$39,500
10 %
Bonhams
London
November 13, 2024
War
$35,900
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Bonhams
London

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