Christie's London held the 'SILSILA: Highlights from the Dalloul Collection' auction on 6 November 2025, featuring Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art. The sale achieved a total of £4,112,260, with a 93% sell-through rate by value and 85% by lot. The top lot was Saloua Raouda Choucair's 'Poem' (1966-68), which sold for £393,700, setting a world auction record for the artist in the wood medium. Other highlights included Sliman Mansour's 'Untitled' (2014) at £323,850 and Kamal Boullata's 'Nocturne I' (2001) at £165,100. Eight world auction records were set during the evening.
The sale underscores the growing global demand for Middle Eastern modern and contemporary art, with 38% of buyers new to Christie's and 21% of those being millennials. The strong results, including many lots selling above high estimates, reflect the increasing recognition of artists from the region and the importance of collections like the Dalloul Collection in shaping the art historical narrative. The auction also signals a healthy market for this category, with new and younger collectors driving interest and ensuring the legacy of these artists continues.