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Christie's $84.1M Bill Koch sale signals a powerful resurgence in American art, driven by collector confidence and the upcoming U.S. semiquincentennial.
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Bonhams navigated a challenging 2025 with $970 million in sales, showcasing strategic growth and diversification in a shifting global art market.
A rare double-sided masterpiece by Antonello da Messina, with only around 40 surviving works, leads Sotheby's Old Masters sale—a momentous event for collectors.
A rare double-sided masterpiece by Antonello da Messina, with only ~40 known works, leads Sotheby's Old Masters sale, offering a unique collector's chance.
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Sotheby's upcoming Old Masters sale features a rare double-sided 'Ecce Homo' by Antonello da Messina, a Renaissance master with fewer than 40 authenticated works.
Recent auction trends, particularly from the Veil-Picard collection, signal a compelling resurgence of interest in Rococo art and 18th-century masters.
Sotheby's "Visions of America" in January 2026 redefines American collecting, spanning art, rare whiskey, and real estate in a week-long New York auction series.
Sotheby's returns to Saudi Arabia with 'Origins II', a pure art auction featuring over 70 works by Middle Eastern, South Asian, Latin American, and global artists.
Sotheby's 'Origins II' in Saudi Arabia marks a pivotal moment: an exclusive art auction featuring global talents like Warhol and Kapoor, alongside Middle Eastern masters.
Sotheby's returns to Saudi Arabia with 'Origins II' in January, an art-only auction featuring over 70 works by Middle Eastern, South Asian, Latin American, and iconic Western artists like Warhol and Kapoor. This marks a strategic shift emphasizing fine art.
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2025 marked a significant rebound for the art auction market, with Christie's and Sotheby's reporting strong sales, luxury category impact, and new buyer demographics.
The 2025 auction market soared, with Sotheby's projecting $7B in sales. Luxury and new buyers drove significant growth for Christie's and Sotheby's.
Monet's "Meules" tops 2025 auctions at $110M, signaling a blue-chip resurgence and renewed collector confidence in classic masterpieces.
Sotheby's inaugural Collectors' Week in Abu Dhabi achieved $133 million in sales, marking the city's rise as a global art and luxury market hub.
Lalanne’s Hippopotamus Bar shatters records at Sotheby’s, selling for $31.4 million and becoming the most expensive design work ever sold at auction.
Despite sanctions, Iran's art market thrives, showcasing remarkable resilience and growth. This article explores factors contributing to its strength.
New York's 2025 autumn auctions are set to break records, with Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips anticipating sales between $1.7B and $2.3B.
New York's Autumn Auctions 2025 at Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips promise a $2.3 billion spectacle with Klimt, Rothko, Picasso, and a Triceratops.
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The Fabergé Winter Egg shattered records at Christie's London, selling for over £22 million and setting a new world auction record for Fabergé.
November 2025 auctions soar past $2 billion, led by Klimt's $236.36M "Elizabeth Lederer," signaling robust market recovery and new records.
Preview of the most important fall auctions at Christie's, Sotheby's and Phillips.
Frieze London 2025 convinces with strong sales figures.
Detailed half-year analysis of the global art market 2025.
The London summer auctions 2025 showed exceptional results.
Art Basel 2025 sets new standards with million-dollar sales.
Art Cologne 2025 demonstrates the strength of the German art market.
The May auctions deliver spectacular results with Monet and van Gogh.
TEFAF 2025 maintains its position as Europes leading fair.
Frieze LA 2025 proves the growing importance of the West Coast.
The January auctions show mixed results at the major houses.
Art Basel Miami Beach 2024 set new standards with million-dollar sales.
What to expect at America's most important art fair – a preview of the highlights.
The world's most important photography fair shows a market in motion with strong collector interest.
The fall auctions at Christie's and Sotheby's exceed expectations with strong results.
Frieze London 2024 concluded with solid sales and 90,000 visitors, though subdued results confirmed ongoing market caution. We analyze what sold and what it means.
November 2024 promises exceptional material as major private collections come to market. We preview the Lauder, Weis, and Pritzker offerings that will shape the season.
Art Basel Paris's inaugural edition at the newly renovated Grand Palais (October 18-20) marks a new chapter for the French art market. We preview what promises to be a landmark fair.
As London prepares for its autumn art week, we preview Frieze London and Frieze Masters, examining the galleries, artists, and market conditions that will shape the season.
While public auction totals decline, private sales at major houses grew 14% in 2024. We examine why collectors increasingly prefer discretion over the drama of the salesroom.
The third edition of Frieze Seoul demonstrated the Korean market's growing sophistication, with sales reaching $2.5 million for a Nicolas Party work and strong international gallery participation.
As the market enters its traditional summer hiatus, we analyze first-half performance across Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips – and what it means for fall.
Art Basel's flagship June fair delivered strong results despite market headwinds, with a $20 million Joan Mitchell diptych at David Zwirner leading reported sales and affirming blue-chip resilience.
Faith Ringgold's narrative quilt "Dinner at Gertrude Stein's" achieved $1.57 million at Sotheby's – a 225% increase over her previous record – weeks after the pioneering artist's passing.
Jean-Michel Basquiat's monumental "Untitled (ELMAR)" from his legendary 1982 achieved $46.5 million at Phillips, the highest price of New York's spring 2024 auction week.
Leonora Carrington's masterpiece "Les Distractions de Dagobert" sold for $28.5 million at Sotheby's, shattering records for Surrealist women artists and signaling a major market recalibration.
As Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips prepare for their May marquee sales, we examine the masterworks poised to define the season – from rare Klimts to market-fresh Basquiats.