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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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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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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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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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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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Luxury Collectibles Index Slips but Art Bargains Emerge

The Knight Frank Wealth Report 2025 shows the Luxury Collectibles Index down 3.3%, pushing blue-chip art 10 to 15% below its 2021 peak. That is a classic contrarian entry point for capital seeking low-correlated…

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