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After a two year run from 2017 to 2018, auction revenue decreased in 2019 at each of the leading three auction houses.  Combined auction revenue at Christie's, Sotheby's and Phillips decreas … read more

After a strong run in 2017 and 2018, combined auction revenue at Christie's, Sotheby's and Phillips decreased in 2019 versus 2018.Combined annual revenue from auctions in 2019 at Christie’s, Sotheby’s … read more

Along with the New York May auctions, the New York November auctions are critical to the yearly results of auction houses. Composed of a mix of Contemporary, Impressionist, American and Latin America … read more

Every year, at the beginning of December in London, Christie’s and Sotheby’s arrange a set of auctions focusing on Old Masters. This year, Sotheby’s called the week “Old Masters Week”, while Chr … read more

Despite a lower level of guarantees in value versus the past two years (based on the total Low Estimates of artworks guaranteed), Christie’s was able to achieve a 90% sell-through rate at the Impressi … read more