There Were More Contemporary Art Transactions in 2024—But Far Fewer Lots Sold for Above $1 M.
Most of the contemporary artworks sold in 2024 were went for values under $5,000.
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Christie’s Totals $167.8 M. Across Midseason Double Header Evening Sales, Says ‘Market is Going Up’
“A characteristic of [mid-season auctions] is that collectors will always respond well to fresh-to-the-market material that is well priced and high quality,” a Christie’s specialist told ARTnews.
Christie’s AI Art Sale Defies Controversy, Surpasses Expectations
The auction proceeded despite fierce opposition from thousands of artists, who accused AI models of exploiting human creativity without consent.
Austin, a Texan City with a Growing Gallery Scene, to Get a New Art Fair in May
The Friends Fair is the brainchild of five Austin galleries.
Art Professionals Scramble As New Trump Tariffs Against Canada, Mexico and China Go Into Effect
A 25% tariff now applies to any art imported to the US from Canada and Mexico.
NADA New York Announces 111 Exhibitors, New Location for 2025 Edition
The fair’s 11th edition is scheduled to run May 7–11.
ARTnews Christie's Diane Arbus Ed Ruscha Helen Frankenthaler Lisa Yuskavage Market News Feed Articles Richard Diebenkorn
Christie’s Post-War to Present Spring Auction Yields $21.3 M., Led By $2.1 M. Helen Frankenthaler
Works by Ed Ruscha, Richard Diebenkorn, Richard Estes, Diane Arbus, and Bob Thompson also did well.
Highlights from the 2025 Outsider Art Fair
The fair is open now through March 2 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan.
Sotheby’s to Hold Landmark Single Owner Old Masters Auction Estimated to Net $80–$120 M.
Old Masters are an often overlooked segment of the art market, but have seen a bump in recent years.
ARTnews George Condo Joan Mitchell Louise Bourgeois Market News Feed Articles Olga de Amaral Sotheby's
Sotheby’s Contemporary Curated Yields $19.9 M. Despite 64 Percent Decline in Lots
Joan Mitchell’s untitled oil painting sold for nearly $4 million.