Auction Houses

【France】”A Fridge for €50″: How to Find Good Deals at Auctions

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Editor’s NoteThe traditional auction house is no longer the only place to bid. As this article highlights, online sales now dominate the French…

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

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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

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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)

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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”

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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

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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

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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

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