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Phillips's evening auction in New York notches $72.3m, buoyed by two fresh Basquiat paintings

The Art Newspaper

The sale's hammer total fell short of its estimate, but also represented an increase of 24% over the equivalent auction in 2023

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Sotheby’s made $6bn in 2024—but sales dropped for second consecutive year

The Art Newspaper

Overall sales fell by 23% compared to 2023, though the private division grew

Sale 277
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Sotheby’s made $6bn in 2024 as sales dropped for second consecutive year

The Art Newspaper

Overall sales fell by 23% compared to 2023, though the private division grew

Sale 147
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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art

Invaluable

Sold for ¥1,500,000 JPY via Tomikai Auction (Oct 2023). Those looking for slightly more of a steal could expect to pay anything from $50 to $55,000 at auction. Sold for $340,000 USD via Bonhams (Dec 2023). Sold for £50,000 GBP via Bonhams (May 2023). How do you contact the auction house or dealer with questions?

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eBay, Collectors Deal Includes Sale of Goldin Auctions

WorthPoint

Then, as part of the pact, Collectors sold auction house Goldin to eBay while acquiring the eBay vault to integrate with its third-party grading service, PSA. In May 2023, Fanatics purchased PWCC , making a big jump forward in the trading card market after acquiring Topps a couple of years ago.

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Tony Bennett’s Auction Leaves His Heart with Us All

WorthPoint

In July 2023, Tony Bennett, born Anthony Dominick Benedetto, passed away, leaving behind a phenomenal legacy of musical and art treasures. 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.

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WorthPoint Indices: Concert Tickets

WorthPoint

From 2020 through 2023, total prices increased by a substantial 61.3 percent; 2023 was the standout year, helped by several big-ticket sales (outlined below). percent with slightly more transactions compared to the first six months of 2023, it’s 63.8 percent, while transactions grew by 14.1