What Sotheby’s Buyer’s Premium Increase Reveals About the Major Houses’ Evolving Commercial Strategies

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the strategic implications of Sotheby’s recent buyer’s premium increase, highlighting a broader industry shift in…

【Paris, Franc】Fashion Auctions, a New Cultural Phenomenon

Editor’s NoteThis analysis explores how fashion has evolved from a niche historical category into a major driver of auction prices, fueled by…

【Florida, USA】Auto Auctions: Ferrari Sets the Classic Car Market on Fire (Records, Investors, New Buyers)

Editor’s NoteThe classic car market shows no signs of cooling, as evidenced by a record-breaking auction in Florida where a single Ferrari 288 GTO…

Global Fine Art Auction Market Continues to “Cool Down”

Editor’s NoteThis analysis examines the shifting dynamics of the global art auction market, highlighting a notable cooling trend in 2023 following…

【France】Second-Hand Luxury: Why the Market is Booming

Editor’s NoteThe luxury resale market presents a strategic dilemma for brands, balancing the risk of cannibalizing new collections against the…

【Italy】This Week’s Auctions: Paintings, Collectible Books, Frames, and Porcelain

Editor’s NoteThis week marks a transitional period in the auction calendar, bridging major international sales with Italy’s own vibrant schedule….

【Bogotá, Colo】Contemporary Luxury Pieces: The New Face of Auction Houses

Editor’s NoteThis excerpt from an interview with Charlotte Pieri of Bogotá Auctions highlights the nuanced nature of Colombia’s art market, where…

Christie’s and Sotheby’s End 2025 with Increased Sales, Thanks to Luxury Goods, Trophy Lots and Private Deals

Editor’s NoteAfter a prolonged market downturn, the world’s leading auction houses are signaling a recovery. As this report details, both Sotheby’s…