Christie’s Half Year Figures 2025 Points To Art Market Equilibrium
Christie’s first-half figures for 2025 reveal a market holding steady—$2.1 billion in sales, mirroring 2024’s tally. Yet, stability comes with… Read More
17 July 2025
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Art Basel Qatar Unveils Inaugural Edition With Artist Wael Shawky At The Helm
Artlyst News Desk: Art Basel Qatar has confirmed the launch details of its highly anticipated Qatar edition, scheduled to debut… Read More
9 July 2025
Baroque Painter Diana de Rosa Breaks Auction Record at Sotheby’s
A previously unknown painting by Diana de Rosa, a rare female voice in 17th-century Neapolitan art, has stunned the Old… Read More
8 July 2025
Canaletto: Venice Ascension Day Painting Achieves Record £31.9m At Christie’s
Canaletto’s luminous Venice, the Return of the Bucintoro on Ascension Day, has sold for a record price of £31.9 million… Read More
2 July 2025
Jenny Saville’s Charcoal Drawing Mirror Achieves £2.1 Million at Sotheby’s
A monumental charcoal drawing by Jenny Saville, Mirror (2011-12), has sold for £2,114,000, far exceeding its pre-sale estimate of £800,000–1,200,000…. Read More
25 June 2025
Art Basel 2025 Sales Plus What The Dealers Had To Say
Marking its 55th edition, Art Basel returned to Messe Basel this June with an ambitious presentation that confirmed its position… Read More
22 June 2025
Art Basel 2025: Strong Sales Amid Shifting Market Dynamics
As Art Basel’s VIP days concluded on Wednesday evening, the 55th edition of the fair—featuring nearly 300 galleries—transitioned smoothly into… Read More
18 June 2025
Tamara de Lempicka Nude Goes Under The Hammer At Sotheby’s
Update: The painting by Tamara de Lempicka, depicting her lover Rafaëla in the nude. La Belle Rafaëla (1927) sold after… Read More
17 June 2025
Art Basel 2025: The Main And Collateral Events – Artlyst Guide
Art Basel 2025 will gather 289 top galleries from 42 countries, showcasing a vast range of works—paintings, sculptures, photographs, and… Read More
12 June 2025
Rare Mahatma Gandhi Portrait Painted From Life by Clare Leighton Auctioned
A rare and important oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, painted during his 1931 visit to London, will be auctioned at… Read More
5 June 2025
Art Basel Paris 2025 Takes Over the Grand Palais Again – Here’s What’s Coming
This October, the city of light becomes the centre of the art universe as Art Basel Paris returns to the… Read More
29 May 2025
Art Basel Announces Doha Edition In Landmark Qatari Partnership
Doha will join Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong, and Paris as an Art Basel host city when the fair launches… Read More
20 May 2025
Frieze New York 2025 Report: What Sold And What the Dealers Said
New York, May 12, 2025 – Frieze New York wrapped its 2025 edition at The Shed on Sunday, cementing its reputation as a… Read More
12 May 2025
Frieze New York 2025: A Resurgence of Energy Amid Market Uncertainty
New York’s art scene has come together with a vibrant Frieze week itinerary. Frieze week has anchored a medley of… Read More
8 May 2025
Ari Emanuel Gains Control of Frieze in Major Art Fair Shakeup
Frieze, the preeminent global art fair and media brand, will transition to new ownership under former Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel…. Read More
1 May 2025
Gustav Klimt $32m Sale Collapses Amid Unresolved Nazi-Era Provenance
A high-profile auction record has unravelled in Vienna, as the $32 million sale of Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Fräulein Lieser… Read More
1 May 2025
Barbara Gladstone vs Daniella Luxembourg Legendary Dealers Hit The Auction Block
Sotheby’s will auction off the private collections of Barbara Gladstone and Daniella Luxembourg—a rare glimpse into the private worlds of two… Read More
30 April 2025
Post War Masterpieces: The Bass Collection Comes To Christie’s
A seminal collection of post-war American art, carefully curated within Paul Rudolph’s architectural masterpiece in Fort Worth, will be highlighted… Read More
24 April 2025
Art Basel/UBS Reports Global Art Market Declines for Second Year Running
The latest Art Market Report by Art Basel and UBS reveals a continued downturn in global art and antiques sales, with a… Read More
9 April 2025
Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 What Sold What The Dealers Said
Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 concluded today, reinforcing the status as Asia’s preeminent art fair while celebrating its dynamic and… Read More
30 March 2025
Rediscovered Klimt Portrait of African Prince Attracts Museum Interest
A striking early portrait by Gustav Klimt depicting Ghanaian Prince William Nii Nortey Dowuona may soon find a home in… Read More
24 March 2025
M.F. Husain Painting Achieves Record $13.8m At Christie’s
A large painting by the Indian Artist M. F. Husain has broken all records for a South Asian Modern artist…. Read More
20 March 2025
UK Extends Tax Relief For Art Imports To Revive Ailing Market
In order to bolster the struggling British art economy, the UK Treasury has extended the window for fine art and… Read More
13 March 2025
Works from Sir Anthony Caro’s Collection Head to Christie’s NY Auction
This spring, Christie’s will present a special selection of works from the collection of the late artist Sir Anthony Caro,… Read More
12 March 2025
Banksy Homage To Jack Vettriano Sells For £4.3m At Sotheby’s
On Tuesday, a Banksy painting from the artist’s Crude Oil series sold for £4.3 million ($5.5 million) at Sotheby’s Modern and Contemporary… Read More
6 March 2025
Frieze LA 2025: What The Dealers Said Plus Market Update
The 2025 edition of Frieze Los Angeles wrapped up on Sunday, February 23, marking a milestone year for the fair… Read More
24 February 2025
Los Angeles Rises: Frieze Brings A Boost to Artists and Galleries
Walking around Frieze LA yesterday on the opening day, I heard nothing but praise for the galleries and organisers that… Read More
21 February 2025
Tamara de Lempicka Portrait Resurfaces After 40 Years
A striking Art Deco portrait by Tamara de Lempicka, unseen on the market for four decades, is set to go… Read More
12 February 2025
Wolfgang Tillmans: The Way We Look Collection At Christie’s
A collection of fifteen works by the Turner Prize-winning artist Wolfgang Tillmans will be offered at auction in the Post-War… Read More
10 February 2025
Christie’s Pulls El Greco Masterpiece Amid Romanian Ownership Dispute
One day before its Old Masters sale in New York, Christie’s withdrew the auction’s top lot, El Greco’s Saint Sebastian… Read More
6 February 2025
Sotheby’s Out Performs Christie’s Despite A Turbulent Year
Sotheby’s released its 2024 earnings last week, revealing a year marked by resilience and challenges. CEO Charles Stewart announced consolidated… Read More
30 January 2025
Art Basel Hong Kong Announces Highlights For 2025 Edition
Art Basel announces further highlights for its 2025 edition in Hong Kong, including details on unique sectors and an extensive… Read More
21 January 2025