What are the biggest auction houses worldwide? In 2023, Sotheby's and Christie's were the auction houses reporting the highest sales value.
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Of course, the art market doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Like many other industries, it experienced significant disruptions during to the global pandemic. As a historically in-person format, auction houses had to quickly adapt to the new realities and find innovative ways to continue their operatio...
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If I sound surprised, it’s because while we all know the global economy is experiencing a so-called cool period, you wouldn’t have known it from hearing these headline-making sales of high-end timepieces coming from auction houses. What justifies the hefty price tags – ones which often...
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But the phenomenon is now becoming more mainstream with traditional auction houses keen to cash in, lending the craze, and digital artists, even more credibility. "I feel like collectibles are collectible," said Max Moore, contemporary art expert at Sotheby's, which is holding a three-day sale...
Under the Hammer: Revelations of a Price-Fixing Cartel between Auction Houses Sotheby's and Christie's Have Led to Massive Penalties for Those Involved. Ruth Prickett Explains Proposals to Tighten Up the UK's Competition Laws and Why All Businesses Must Watch Their Own Actions and Those of ...
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