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The 70% Correction: How Contemporary Collapsed and the Old Masters Came Back
In 2021, the fastest money in art was made on paintings that were barely dry. Five years later, the average ultra-contemporary work sells at auction for $15,629 — a decade low, and 72.4% below its 2021 peak.
· Auction market, Contemporary & Post War, Selling
The auction market rebounded hard in H1 2026 — what it means if you are selling
Christie's, Sotheby's and Phillips took a combined $6.77bn in the first half, the strongest six months since 2022. Here is what the recovery changes for consignors.