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Abbas

Iranian · 1944–2018 · Photographer

Abbas Attar, better known by his mononym Abbas, was an Iranian photographer known for his photojournalism in Biafra, Vietnam and South Africa in the 1970s, and for his… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Abbas, First anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Tehran, February 11, 1980, Gelatin silver print, printed in 1989 on double-weight semi-matte paperFirst anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Tehran, February 11OstLicht Photo Auction · €1,800≈ $1,957≈ £1,573Sign up to see
  2. Abbas, Iran, Tehran 1979, 1979, Gelatin silver print, printed 1989 on double-weight semi-matte paperIran, Tehran 1979OstLicht Photo Auction · €1,800≈ $1,937≈ £1,547Sign up to see
  3. Abbas, Tenth anniversary of General Pinochet's coup d'etat, Santiago, Chile 1983, 1983, Gelatin silver print, printed 1989 on double-weight semi-matte paperTenth anniversary of General Pinochet's coup d'etat, Santiago, Chile 1983OstLicht Photo Auction · €1,400≈ $1,522≈ £1,191Sign up to see

Abbas’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 9 auction results for Abbas between 2023 and 2026, of which 7 sold (78%). Recorded sale prices range from $199Sign up free to see to $2kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $2kSign up free to see for First anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Tehran, February 11 at OstLicht Photo Auction in November 2023. The most common medium is photographs (9 lots). Most results come from OstLicht Photo Auction (8) and Sworders (1).

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  1. Abbas, South Africa, 1978, silver gelatin print
    South Africa, 1978
    Photograph
    image 21.5 x 32cm; framed 38 x 46cm
    Sworders · · Lot 221
    £150≈ $199≈ €173HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Sworders ↗
  2. Abbas, Iran, Tehran 1979, 1979, Gelatin silver print, printed 1989 on double-weight semi-matte paper
    Iran, Tehran 1979, 1979
    Photograph · Paper
    50,5 x 60,5 cm
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 193
    €1,400≈ $1,522≈ £1,191HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–2,800View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  3. Abbas, Tenth anniversary of General Pinochet's coup d'etat, Santiago, Chile 1983, 1983, Gelatin silver print, printed 1989 on double-weight semi-matte paper
    Tenth anniversary of General Pinochet's coup d'etat, Santiago, Chile 1983, 1983
    Photograph · Paper
    50,5 x 60,5 cm
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 195
    €1,400≈ $1,522≈ £1,191HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,200–2,800View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  4. Abbas, First anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Tehran, February 11, 1980, Gelatin silver print, printed in 1989 on double-weight semi-matte paper
    First anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Tehran, February 11, 1980
    Photograph · Paper
    50,4 x 61 cm
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 191
    €1,800≈ $1,957≈ £1,573HammerSign up free to seeView at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  5. Abbas, Wounded by an IRA bomb explosion, Belfast, Northern Irland 1972, 1972, Gelatin silver print, printed 1989 on double-weight semi-matte paper
    Wounded by an IRA bomb explosion, Belfast, Northern Irland 1972, 1972
    Photograph · Paper
    50,3 x 61,6 cm
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 203
    €1,400≈ $1,507≈ £1,203HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,400–3,000View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  6. Abbas, Iran, Tehran 1979, 1979, Gelatin silver print, printed 1989 on double-weight semi-matte paper
    Iran, Tehran 1979, 1979
    Photograph · Paper
    50,5 x 60,5 cm
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 204
    €1,800≈ $1,937≈ £1,547HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,400–3,000View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  7. Abbas, Tenth anniversary of General Pinochet's coup d'etat, Santiago, Chile 1983, 1983, Gelatin silver print, printed 1989 on double-weight semi-matte paper
    Tenth anniversary of General Pinochet's coup d'etat, Santiago, Chile 1983, 1983
    Photograph · Paper
    50,5 x 60,5 cm
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 205
    €1,400≈ $1,507≈ £1,203HammerSign up free to seeEst. €2,000–2,800View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  8. Abbas, First generals executed by an Islamic court, Tehran, February 1979, 1979, photograph
    First generals executed by an Islamic court, Tehran, February 1979, 1979
    Photograph
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 194
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  9. Abbas, Military parade, Mexico 1983, 1983, photograph
    Military parade, Mexico 1983, 1983
    Photograph
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 192
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗

Abbas photographs (9)

Abbas: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Abbas at auction?

$1,957Sign up free to see, for First anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Tehran, February 11 at OstLicht Photo Auction (November 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Abbas?

The median sale price is $1.5kSign up free to see across 7 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Abbas have sold at auction?

7 of 9 recorded lots sold between 2023 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Abbas?

OstLicht Photo Auction and Sworders account for the most recorded results. OstLicht Photo Auction · Sworders

About Abbas

Abbas Attar, better known by his mononym Abbas, was an Iranian photographer known for his photojournalism in Biafra, Vietnam and South Africa in the 1970s, and for his extensive essays on religions in later years. He was a member of Sipa Press from 1971 to 1973, a member of Gamma from 1974 to 1980, and joined Magnum Photos in 1981.

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