The most expensive item was a painting by famous artist and poet Sohrab Sepehri, came under the hammer for $873,000.
Last year, three of Sepehri`s untitled paintings sold for $875,000. Works by the internationally known sculptor Parviz Tanavoli had a starting price of about $100,000.
Held every year since 2012, Tehran Auction has been raising more and more money. Last year, the auction saw $6.6 million in sales.
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