- Page Title
- Origins II | 2026 | Sotheby's
- Brand
- sothebys.com
- Type
- Other
- First Seen
- 1/7/2026
- Last Seen
- 1/9/2026
- Domain
- sothebys.com
- URL
- https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2026/origins-sa2601?locale=en&lotFilter=AllLots&cmp=_b.gcc_pl.fb_ct.adva_l.en_r.MIDEAST_ce.Paddle_tc.PRO_dv.GFA_c.ECME_ft.sale_n.SA2601_var.Teaser
- Description
- Following the resounding success of Sotheby's Inaugural auction in Saudi Arabia in February 2025, we are thrilled to announce a second iteration of this historic sale. Taking place in the historic premises of Diriyah in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the home of the At-Turaif UNESCO World Heritage Site, this auction will feature a variety of artworks and objects by Middle Eastern and International artists.Titled Origins II, the sale will feature Sotheby’s global offerings for new and seasoned collectors, providing a unique platform for the sale of museum-worthy and historically important examples of the finest artworks by key artists throughout art history.Prior to the auction, all items from the Origins II sale will be showcased in a public exhibition in the Welcome Hall at Bujairi Terrace, Diriyah from 24–31 January, in a week-long celebration of art and culture.The auction follows Sotheby’s official incorporation in Saudi Arabia at the end of last year, and by the opening of an office in Riyadh's landmark Al Faisaliah Tower, designed by Norman Foster and famous for being the first skyscraper built in the country. Together, this marks the next step in Sotheby’s continued and long-term commitment to the region.For assistance with bidding and registration, please contact:Bids.riyadh@sothebys.com+44 (0) 207 293 5283For sale enquiries please contact:Ashkan BaghestaniSenior Vice President | Head of Sale, Fine ArtASHKAN.BAGHESTANI@SOTHEBYS.COMAlexandra Yasmina RoyDirector | Head of Modern Contemporary Middle East | LondonALEXANDRA.ROY@SOTHEBYS.COMAlya SamaSpecialist, Contemporary Day Sale | New YorkALYA.SAMA@SOTHEBYS.COMElika BlakeCataloguer, Modern Contemporary Middle East | LondonELIKA.BLAKE@SOTHEBYS.COMYasmeen GailaniDeputy Director | Middle East Representative and Specialist, MENA | RiyadhYASMEEN.GAILANI@SOTHEBYS.COM
Getting a full screenshot of this page, this may take a minute…