Sotheby’s made $6bn in 2024—but sales dropped for second consecutive year
The Art Newspaper
JANUARY 23, 2025
Overall sales fell by 23% compared to 2023, though the private division grew
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‘Momentous’: Italy to slash art VAT to 5%, the lowest rate in the EU
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 23, 2025
Mollicone cited a recent study by Nomnisma and the Intesa Sanpaolo bank, which estimated that a 5% VAT rate would boost the annual turnover of Italian galleries, antique dealers and auction houses to €1.5bn within three years, which would then generate an extra €4.2bn for Italy.
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Christie's results are down 'only' 6% in 2024, 'despite challenging environment'
The Art Newspaper
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The house's auction total saw a double-digit decrease for a second year in a rowbut private sales are booming
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Sotheby’s made $6bn in 2024 as sales dropped for second consecutive year
The Art Newspaper
JANUARY 23, 2025
Overall sales fell by 23% compared to 2023, though the private division grew
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Heritage Auctions Celebrates Its Most Successful Year
Maine Antique Digest
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas, reached $1,867,023,603 in total sales in 2024, the highest ever for the 49-year-old company, the firm stated in a press release. Thats almost $1 billion more than the auction house recorded only four years ago, when sales totaled $873 million.
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Insights on Auction Sales: Caitlin Clark, French and German Bayonets
WorthPoint
JUNE 12, 2025
We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Take a look at his thoughts on a few of our partners’ recent sales. Imagine the Thrill A 2024 Panini Prizm White Sparkle 1/1 Caitlin Clark card sold for $158,600 at Goldin.
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Ernst Ludwig Kirchner painting thought to be lost for decades goes on display in Basel
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 6, 2025
Only now, with the family having brought the work to the auction house in Munich, has it been possible to trace the entire provenance history of this work.” The soldiers left the crate and painting behind, and the work remained in the same family ownership until its recent sale.
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Goldin Breaks Boba Fett Prototype Record with $1.34M Sale
WorthPoint
AUGUST 21, 2024
Fresh off its acquisition by eBay as part of a larger deal with Collectors, Goldin Auctions remains a leading collectibles auction house and home to many record sales, including several in its recent Goldin 100 auction in August. WorthPoint Industry Partner Goldin recently sold the toy for $1.34
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2024 Moving into 2025 Design Trends Likely to Affect Value of Personal Property
International Society of Appraisers
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
11/8/2024 12:00:00 AM State and national elections, conflicts in the Middle East, and global unrest have constantly been on our minds and in our daily conversations. People desperately seek more positivity - as reflected in their buying trends in 2024 and moving into 2025.
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Hake’s Has Auctions to Suit Every Collector
WorthPoint
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Auction houses are essential to the antique and vintage space. Buyers and sellers depend on auction houses to help fans grow their collections and sales. Winter told WorthPoint that Hake’s has a unique format allowing collectors at any level to participate in sales. WorthPoint—Discover.
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Office Hours Information from March 2025
International Society of Appraisers
MARCH 14, 2025
Yes, the 2024 edition is the most current version of USPAP. We will be using the 2024 Edition until a new edition comes out. You do not write it as “2024-2025 USPAP” – it’s just 2024 Edition. the market in which sales to the public most frequently occur).
RR Auction to Sell Rare Steve Jobs, Apple Memorabilia
WorthPoint
AUGUST 15, 2024
The “Steve Jobs and the Apple Computer Revolution” auction features 278 lots, including business cards, hardware, signed cards, and even a leather bomber jacket from an iconic photo of Jobs. The iconic Steve Jobs leather jacket is up for sale. The current Steve Jobs auction at RR Auction closes on August 22, 2024.
Announcing 2025 Candidates for the ISA Board of Directors
International Society of Appraisers
JULY 24, 2024
7/24/2024 12:00:00 AM ISA is proud to announce the six Candidates who are running for a seat on the 2025 ISA Board of Directors. Voting started on Tuesday, July 22nd and ends on August 30, 2024. Candidates are running for 3 year terms beginning in December 2024. Results will be announced in mid-September.
The Black Market for Stolen Antiques Is Booming
WorthPoint
APRIL 12, 2024
million were stolen from an Italian art exhibition in March 2024. These are just some of the many stolen antiques incidents since January 2024: A British celebrity antiques dealer was the victim of a violent robbery by two hammer-wielding men who stole approximately $126,000 worth of jewelry. Several gold sculptures worth more than $1.3
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The Wemyss Ware Buyer’s Guide: 5 Classic Pieces You Need in Your Collection
Invaluable
JUNE 10, 2024
In 2004, a world auction record was set for Weymss Ware, when a Scottish collector bid almost £70,000 (around $86,715) at a Sotheby’s auction for two sleeping piglets produced by the original Fife pottery. The big figure sales haven’t faltered, with rare Wemyss pieces selling in excess of $2,000 at auction.
WorthPoint Indices: Concert Tickets
WorthPoint
AUGUST 2, 2024
Detailed Index Trend Components of Monthly Total Volume Sold and Total Prices Paid for Concert Tickets between January 1, 2020, and May 31, 2024. percent; 2023 was the standout year, helped by several big-ticket sales (outlined below). Though the first half of 2024 is down by 11.6 percent, while transactions grew by 14.1
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Marcel Breuer: From Bauhaus Visionary to Furniture Design Icon
Invaluable
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Breuer s dream, however, was to put his architectural designs into practice so in 1928, aged 26, he left to establish his own office in Berlin, supported by royalties from the sale of his chairs. Coming to auction on 20 Jan 2025 via Setdart Auction House (Est: 2,200 EUR – 2,500 EUR).
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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions
Art Peritus
MARCH 28, 2024
The presence of the number is a unique identifier, but all prints in an edition have the same value at the time it is released for sale by the publisher. Take for example the working proof of “Eric” with artist’s annotations that recently sold at Rago auctions in February 2024 for $47,880 including the buyer’s premium.
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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions
Art Peritus
MARCH 28, 2024
The presence of the number is a unique identifier, but all prints in an edition have the same value at the time it is released for sale by the publisher. Take for example the working proof of “Eric” with artist’s annotations that recently sold at Rago auctions in February 2024 for $47,880 including the buyer’s premium.
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Missing Tom Thomson painting at centre of $8m lawsuit returned to owner
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 24, 2025
An unsigned and untitled Thomson painting of a lake in Algonquin Park, which he originally gifted to his friend Charlie Scrim, was entrusted to Waddington’s Auction House in Toronto in 2015 by Joseph Murray, whose uncle had given it to him in 1977. In 2022, Murray filed an C$11m ($8m) lawsuit against Waddington’s. Larry Humber
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Limited-edition Labubu causes bedlam at Art Basel Shop
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 16, 2025
Newsletter sign-up Information About Contact Cookie policy Data protection Privacy policy Frequently Asked Questions Subscription T&Cs Terms and conditions Advertise Sister Papers Sponsorship policy Follow us Instagram Bluesky LinkedIn Facebook TikTok YouTube © The Art Newspaper Related content Art market news 5 March 2021 Sotheby’s to auction (..)
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Tony Bennett’s Auction Leaves His Heart with Us All
WorthPoint
APRIL 5, 2024
Bennett is known worldwide for his music, but in an upcoming auction at Julien’s , many of the items for sale will showcase Bennett’s artistic talent in painting, sketching, and artwork. A signed copy of one of Bennett’s best-known albums sold for nearly $300 in early 2024. WorthPoint—Discover.
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WorthPoint Indices: Movie Props
WorthPoint
JULY 19, 2024
Detailed Index Trend Components of Monthly Total Volume Sold and Total Prices Paid for Movie Props between January 1, 2020, and May 31, 2024. ” Julien’s Auctions sold it for $448,000 in December 2022. As WorthPoint’s index shows, total monthly sales of movie props have been holding steady since January 2020, and $12.7
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Watch from Titanic Survivors Sets Auction Record
WorthPoint
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Since the sinking and the discovery of the wreck, some pieces from the ship have shown up at auction , including a watch belonging to passenger John Jacob Astor IV, who died on board. In May 2024, a private buyer paid $1.46 When not writing or walking her snorty pug, Penny, she enjoys yard sales, flea markets, and badminton.
WorthPoint Indices: Concert Posters
WorthPoint
AUGUST 2, 2024
Detailed Index Trend Components of Monthly Total Volume Sold and Total Prices Paid for Concert Posters between January 1, 2020, and May 31, 2024. Auction houses are also now dedicating sales to these posters. This sale is just another example of how the juggernaut movie franchise can dominate many collecting categories.
Insights on Auctions Sales the Week of December 8, 2024
WorthPoint
DECEMBER 10, 2024
We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Take a look at his thoughts on a few of this weeks sales. Acreman , a UK-based auction house, hosted their November sale, offering a range of fascinating items for collectors.
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Insights on Auction Sales: January 8, 2025
WorthPoint
JANUARY 9, 2025
We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Take a look at his thoughts on a few of our partners’ recent sales. Whether browsing for new items or keeping track of sales, there’s plenty of fresh data to explore! Talk about timing!
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Digital Auctions in the Vintage Car Market
WorthPoint
MARCH 28, 2025
What the Numbers Say The total sales online for vintage cars in 2016 was $42.45M, which is impressive, but by the end of 2023, collector car sales were at $1.65B. Those numbers have continued to rise, and according to the analytics site Statista , online auto sales of classic cars hit $2B at the end of 2024.
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Insights on Auction Sales: Maritime Painting, Upright Music Box
WorthPoint
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Take a look at his thoughts on a few of our partners’ recent sales. Todays auction was less about eye-popping sales and more about the steady, dependable pieces that keep the wheels turning.
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Dunhill Aquarium Lighters Ignite Collectors’ Passion
WorthPoint
DECEMBER 19, 2024
It sold in December 2024 for $4,000. A giant-sized lighter with a pretty floral design sold in November 2024 for $12,950. One table lighter with a fox hunting motif sold for a new world record of approximately $21,400 in April 2024 at UK auction house Chiswick.
5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in May
WorthPoint
MAY 5, 2025
Heritage Auctions Heritage Auctions, estimate: $700,000-$900,000. A historic and rediscovered Faberg masterpiece is taking center stage at Heritage Auctions third Imperial Faberg & Russian Works of Art sale on May 13, showcasing Russias artistic legacy. Ripley Auctions Ripley Auctions, no estimate given.
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Great Discoveries: Antique Painting Found at Goodwill Sold for $2,875
WorthPoint
MARCH 31, 2025
Alcorn brought the painting to a Cincinnati auction house, which accepted the piece and put it up for sale. “While it was listed in this auction people were pre-bidding on it so it started out at like $600 and on auction day it made its way up to $1,500,” Alcorn said. Patrick’s Church.
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How to Sell Your Jewelry for the Best Price: Tips from a San Diego Jewelry Appraiser
La Jolla Gem Appraisal
MAY 15, 2025
Whether youve inherited a piece you wont wear or are ready to part with something from your collection, getting the most value out of your jewelry sale requires more than just walking into the nearest gold buyer or listing it online. Here are five expert tips to help you maximize your resale value and avoid the most common mistakes.
The One-of-a-Kind Collection of Tom Sage, Sr. Up for Auction
WorthPoint
MAY 7, 2025
This auction is highly anticipated and is expected to showcase one of the most impressive collections to be sold because of the rarity and condition of many of the items. Any vintage item or collection is only as good as its caretakers, and the items in this collection going up for sale are of the highest quality. Tom Sage Sr.
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How Meissen is Leading a Kitsch Revival into 2025
Invaluable
MARCH 12, 2025
Sold for135,000 via Bonhams (April 2024). Sold for100,000 via Bonhams (April 2024). Sold for 59,000 GBP via Bonhams (April 2024). Sold for140 via Burstow & Hewett (September 2024). The 55-lot sale not only highlighted the enduring allure of Meissen porcelain but also reasserted its fine craftsmanship to the art world.
Ceramic Coffee Mugs: Come in for a Closeup
WorthPoint
MARCH 19, 2025
The Worthpoint Price Guide lists more than 600,000 “ceramic coffee mug sales, which proves they’re solid sellersplus, it’s just fun to find an interesting mug that you know deep down will sell and perhaps make someone happy. Ask if they still have the box if you’re at a yard or estate sale. I do not care.
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