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• 06.19.25

Damien Hirst’s Two-Century Legacy Plan Could Rewrite the Art Market

Damien Hirst has unveiled a blueprint that will let his studio release new works for two hundred years after his death, positioning his brand more like a fashion house than a traditional artist estate.…

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• 05.22.25

Old Masters, New Lessons: Sotheby's Saunders Sale Falls Short

Sotheby’s May 21 sale of 55 Old Master works from the Saunders collection brought in $64.7 million, far below the $80-$120 million estimate. With nearly half the lots unsold and all works backed by guarantees,…

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• Market
• 05.20.25

Transaction Surge Signals Resilient Art Market Amid Value Dip

The Art Basel & UBS Global Art Market Report 2025 reveals that, even after an 8% contraction in total value, the art market logged its second-highest deal count on record. New capital is flowing in at…

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• Market
• 05.19.25

Female Artists Gain Ground as Galleries Diversify

The Art Basel & UBS Global Art Market Report 2025 records a surge in demand for women artists. With institutional parity targets in place, supply is still catching up to demand, creating clear price momentum…

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• 05.16.25

Mid‑Tier Collectors Redefine Taste in 2025

The Artnet Intelligence Report 2025 confirms that the $100,000 to $1,000,000 band now anchors market stability, delivering both cultural relevance and steady price appreciation. While trophy lots command…

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• 05.15.25

Art‑Backed Lending Hits Record Levels as Collectors Unlock Liquidity

Data from the Art Basel & UBS Global Art Market Report 2025 and the Artnet Intelligence Report 2025 show art-secured lending at a record $32 billion, proving that top-tier collections can finance new acquisitions…

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