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The year 2025 is here already, it is here with equal parts promise and caution. 2024 wasn't a great year for the art market, but everyone is now speculating whether 2025 would improve things or further go down the drain. Here are some…

For the past few years, the axis of the art world has been shifting away from the West. Auction houses have been at the forefront of embracing that change. There have been numerous reasons behind the shift. The ongoing war with Ukraine…

Exceeding expectations, the oldest known stone tablet of the Ten Commandments sold for $5 million at Sotheby’s. The Ten Commandments, said to have been given to Moses by God, are a crucial component in Judaism and Christianity. The…

Following a series of poor auction sales, Sotheby’s announced course correction by cutting down its staff. Earlier this week, Artnet News reported that around 100 employees at Sotheby’s were laid off. It also mentioned that the auction…

A Stradivarius violin under New England Conservatory will be sold by Sotheby's for an estimated $12 million - $15 million. The violin was crafted by Antonio Stradivarius in 1714. The instrument is particularly sought-after because it was…

The original cover art for the first Harry Potter book has shattered records after being sold for $1.9 million. The auction was held in Sotheby’s New York on Wednesday. The cover art was designed by Thomas Taylor in 1997. At the time,…

The Sotheby’s evening sale in London fetched $105 million on Tuesday, a modest number but with graver signs. The overall sale had a sell-through rate of 90 percent. Overall, it managed to bring $105 million in revenue (including premium) –…

Reports suggest that the auction house Sotheby’s is planning to mass lay off employees from its London branch. The Art Newspaper reported that the mega auction house is set to lay off 50 employees from its London location alone. This is…

The Modern evening sale at Sotheby's managed to end on a better note, bringing $235 million in sales. The star of the show was Meules à Giverny (1893) by Claude Monet. The painting was sold for $34.8 million, including fees. Reportedly,…