Christie’s first Abu Dhabi art auction achieves $8.94 million

DUBAI: Christie’s inaugural fine art auction in Abu Dhabi has generated $8.94 million, marking the auction house’s strongest evening result for modern and contemporary Middle Eastern art in more than a decade. The sale, titled “MAWASIM: 20 Years of Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art,” featured 70 lots by 58 artists representing 13 countries. The event also marked 20 years…