Fashion, cinema, and philanthropy: from September 1st to 15th in New York, a charity sale will support journalism and young designers.
Over the past twenty years, contemporary African art has gone from being a marginal presence at major international fairs to one of the most exciting phenomena on the global market. This is neither a passing fad nor a simple geographical rediscovery. The growing…
In collectors' markets, value is first and foremost a matter of trust: when trust grows, so does the economic value of assets; when trust wanes, even the most prestigious investments can quickly lose their appeal. This is…
Between investments, creativity, and technological innovation, the financial and art markets share value dynamics based on expectations, trust, and the ability to imagine the future. A continuous dialogue between economics and culture shapes contemporary society.
Final Treasures from the Wine Cellar of Andrew Lloyd Webber, an online auction by Christie's (open until May 6, 2026) featuring bottles from the prestigious private collection of the famous British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.
The 2026 Venice Art Biennale (May 9 - November 22, 2026) should be read less as an event and more as a thermometer of the contemporary art system
Driving the sector is the interest of new collectors and a growing integration of photography into the contemporary art market
The 39th edition of TEFAF Maastricht concluded with exceptional results, confirming itself once again as the world's leading fair dedicated to art, antiques and design.
Cristopher Canizares is an important manager and consultant in the contemporary art world, known above all for his long career in the prestigious international gallery Hauser & Wirth, one of the most influential realities in the global art market.
The art market is, by its very nature, an ecosystem strongly influenced by global dynamics: capital flows, perceptions of risk, cultural shifts, and international mobility. In a context of war or widespread geopolitical tension, these dynamics can undergo significant upheavals,…
On the occasion of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Bal du moulin de la Galette (1876), a masterpiece preserved in the collections of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, this exhibition will open on March 17 and will be open until July 19, 2026
Bardot's portrait is a clear example of Warhol's poetics: it is not about portraying the actress's inner personality, but about capturing her public image, transforming her into an icon of mass culture.
Today we will attempt to analyze the art market, starting with artists who are less well-known to the general public, but who possess characteristics that can stimulate the growth of informed collecting and, consequently, a progressive increase in market values.
Fine porcelain, ceramics and majolica are not just collector's items: some can achieve very significant values at international auctions, reflecting rarity, artistic quality and historical importance.
The study, characterised by a high presence of Millennials and Gen Z (74% of the sample), highlights how young people and women are redefining the profile of the contemporary collector, influencing tastes, spending choices and approach to risk.
In recent decades, contemporary art has acquired unprecedented economic significance, taking on a role similar to that of financial investments. Works by contemporary artists are purchased not only for their aesthetic and cultural value, but also as assets...
The egg sold at Christie's in London is a Fabergé work, designed by Alma Theresia Pihl, workmaster Albert Holmström, St. Petersburg, 1913. It represents the Imperial Winter Egg of 1913, a major event in the artistic and cultural tradition of the court…
Collecting isn't simply about knowing, much less accumulating. It means exercising a critical, strategic, and cultural knowledge capable of shaping a coherent personal universe that is, at the same time, deeply rooted in global market dynamics.
This type of service represents a significant evolution in the world of collectibles, offering clients the opportunity to buy or sell artworks and valuable objects outside of the rigid auction calendar. This also confirms the trend of…
In recent years, art advisory has assumed a central role in the strategies of financial institutions operating in private banking and wealth management.
No longer just a passion or a status symbol: collecting becomes a strategy, and the key to success is called diversification
Emerging contemporary art markets are rapidly becoming among the most dynamic and fascinating globally. By analyzing the major emerging hubs around the world and carefully considering the economic, cultural, and infrastructural context, we can glimpse where neo-collecting could…
The 17th edition of the Deloitte Private Art & Finance Conference, an international event bringing together experts in private banking, family offices, art, culture, innovation, and more, was held on November 4th at Citi's global headquarters in New York.
Art collecting, which has always been the intersection of personal taste, aesthetic passion, financial investment, and cultural participation, is now experiencing a radical transformation. Here's why:
According to the main market indicators, 2026 promises to be a year of elegant revolutions in the world of luxury watches, some predictions and attention to duties for collectors
The traditional barriers between center and periphery, between institutional and private collectors, between primary and secondary markets, are progressively dissolving. Investment in art today tends to be more informed and oriented toward cultural, as well as financial, valorization.
Art in wealth management is transforming asset management, combining financial, cultural, and identity values, and strengthening the connection between wealth and beauty. Here are the most active Italian banks in this segment.
The November 6th event aims to satisfy both collectors seeking established artists and those seeking access to the market with more accessible works, thanks to the U-3 Under 3k euros session, dedicated to works with lower estimates…
Art Basel Paris returns to its exceptional venue, the renovated Grand Palais, placing the city and its avant-garde heritage at the center of the 2025 edition. The fair will take place from October 24 to 26, 2025, with Preview Days on the 22nd and…
From November 5th to 9th, AMART returns, the antiques fair promoted by the Milanese Antique Dealers' Association, a key event for the Italian and international markets.
A cosmopolitan banking dynasty whose name has been etched in European economic history since the 18th century, the Sterns are a historically established family—similar to the Rothschilds, to whom they are related—of renowned collectors, patrons, and philanthropists. Their…
On the occasion of the publication of the TASCHEN volume of the same name, the Museum presents Costume Jewelry. The Collection of Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, an exhibition that traces the history of Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo's refined collection of fantasy jewelry, from the 1950s to the 1960s.
Yesterday, October 10, 2025, the new Galeries Bartoux Galeries opened in Venice. Housed in a former 16th-century theater, the gallery spans over 1.200 m² and offers an immersive experience that combines art, culture, and conviviality.
"NEOCLASSICAL TASTE The Cicognara Album", the exhibition is open until January 12, 2026 (Venice, Ca' Rezzonico – Museum of 18th-Century Venice)
The contemporary art market, strongly international, is today threatened by the return of protectionist policies and tariffs that raise doubts about its future.
Artissima International Contemporary Art Fair in Turin, the only fair in Italy exclusively dedicated to contemporary art, presents its thirty-second edition directed for the fourth year by Luigi Fassi and organised with the support of Main Partner Intesa Sanpaolo
For decades, art galleries have been the beating heart of the art system: places of discovery, mediation, and recognition for artists. However, in recent years, they have seen a decline in interest from younger audiences.
Globalization and the influence of digital media will make collections more eclectic and multicultural, while the economic and sustainable dimension will guide the choices of conscious collectors.
This is exactly what Duchamp intended: to confront the public with the question "What is art?" rather than the myth of the artist-genius. Banksy works similarly today: the gesture, the idea, and the provocation matter more than the name, which remains mysterious.
A system that combines art management and finance, allowing collectors, galleries, and investors to treat artworks as true assets. The idea is to move beyond the mere notion of art as a passion or a collectible, introducing typical financial tools: diversification, valuation, etc.
La Pascalina 1642: For the first time in history, a machine replaces the human brain. Up for auction at Christie's on November 19th in Paris.
New market demands and the role of tech companies as providers of predictive tools, including digital certification. Technology dictates the future, within an ecosystem concept for creating shared value.
Phillips, in collaboration with Bacs & Russo, announces the sale of one of the most legendary and important wristwatches ever made: a stainless steel Patek Philippe Reference 1518. Introduced in 1941, the Reference 1518 model was the…
From September 30, 2025, to February 15, 2026, the Santa Giulia Museum will host the retrospective exhibition, entitled Guido Crepax. Dreams, Games, Valentina. 1953-2003, which pays homage to Guido Crepax (1933-2003), one of the most unforgettable Italian comic book authors.
Wine collecting is a hobby that requires passion, study and dedication, but it can offer satisfaction from both a cultural and economic point of view.
International automotive auction house and market leader Gooding Christie's has released the full catalogue of its Pebble Beach Auctions, revealing the best-kept secret of its upcoming sale.
Kruso Art, a leading Italian auction house, announces a change at its helm. Andrea Orsini Scataglini has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Family office investors favor "passion assets" in volatile times. Latest research shows that profit potential can be as important as personal passion when investing in luxury goods like watches
A number of exciting cars will feature at RM Sotheby's upcoming Cliveden House auction on 8 July, with one of the highlights being a 355 Ferrari F1996 GTS (estimate: £180.000-£220.000) owned when new by TV star Jeremy…
A return to jewelry that despite the luxury crisis seems to be taking the stage for investments in collectibles. Better if pieces belonged to royalty and as always the rule of the "carat" and its rarity
In the world of the art market many things are changing, the social and economic crisis we are experiencing leads us to reflect on the meaning of the "real" value of art. The ancient is regaining its share thanks to its quality and the history it brings with it…
Starting May 5, 2025, the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris will temporarily close its doors for renovations.
The exhibition at the Louvre in Paris (14 May - 25 August 2025) aims to make these exceptional works known to the general public, by relating them to the historical, diplomatic and cultural context of their creation and then to their collection…
The Collection of Baron Diego von Buch to be auctioned by Christie's in London on 5 June 2025. Comprising around 100 lots from his homes in Cap Ferrat, Milan, St. Moritz and London, the sale features modern art and…
A still life masterpiece by the colourist People from the Harrison collection headlines Bonhams' Scottish art sale in Edinburgh on 21 May
Christie's "Maurice Sendak: Artist, Collector, Connoisseur" exhibition includes a live auction on June 10, the day Sendak would have turned 97, and an online auction from May 29 to June 10, 2025. The works will be on display from…
Sealed announces this fascinating trio of cars formerly owned by Gianni Agnelli. They are a 130 Fiat 1974 Familiare, a 4 Fiat Panda 4x1986 and a 1985 Lancia Thema Familiare by Zagato. The auction is open until…
ARTE Generali launches ProCollect* and ProRisk, innovative tools dedicated to art professionals to simplify daily operations. Technologically innovative tools that will involve collection managers, museum directors, Fine Art insurance agents and brokers and other operators…
The art market continues to slow down, as it began in 2023, and there is no shortage of uncertainties caused by strong socio-political tensions and the macroeconomic situation, this is what emerges from the recently presented Deloitte annual report “The art and collectibles market 2025”.…
The 2025 exhibitor roster consists of 78 returning exhibitors and 13 new exhibitors and features renowned galleries from 13 countries, 21 cities and 4 continents.
Collecting vintage and supercars is always something interesting and timeless, even as an investment that seems to give good performances. Auctions are certainly a fixed point of reference for collectors who…
At a time when the luxury goods sector seems to be in crisis, jewelry is still holding its own, and is best placed in durable investment goods. Among the favorites are precious "carat" pieces and pieces signed by important…
The international fair of modern and contemporary art "miart" that will take place in Milan from 4 to 6 April 2025 confirms Intesa Sanpaolo as main sponsor with an exhibition project dedicated to Robert Rauschenberg curated by Luca Massimo Barbero
Bringing together around 100 pieces dating from the XNUMXth to the XNUMXth century, the sale will feature some of the greatest names from the French, Flemish, Dutch and Italian schools, including Hubert Robert, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, Sam Szafran, Carle Van Loo, Brueghel the Elder, Fernand Khnopff, Giovanni…
Tefaf Maastricht 2025 has opened its doors, an occasion in grand style, with historic rediscoveries, exceptional works of art and museum-quality collectibles from a wide range of exhibitors. 15-20 March 2025
An exceptional auction with 450 vintage NASA photographs from the prestigious Victor Martin-Malburet collection in online auction at Bonhams Paris from 14 to 28 April 2025
From 1st to 7th April 2025 at the Palaexpo in Geneva, a Watches and Wonders Geneva fair dedicated to the major watch brands for a total of 60 brands, with the arrival of Bvlgari and six new independent brands
The selection of works offered by Christie's are from the personal collection of Anthony Caro, the celebrated British sculptor, with notable examples by his friends and fellow artists, Kenneth Noland, Helen Frankenthaler, Hans Hofmann and others.
In conjunction with Watches & Wonders, the watch industry fair Sotheby's comes together for a rather unusual exhibition and live auction celebrating the market for the most unconventional vintage watches and with 51 pieces that could almost be…
The sale also showcases a selection of artists from NVIDIA’s AI Art Gallery. The sale will be open for bidding from February 20 to March 5, 2025. The entire sale will be on view at Christie’s Rockefeller Center galleries…
If collectors' interest in old books is growing, it is clear that other types are also interested, such as artist's books that can reconquer the market. These are still accessible works, except for some rare cases that can reach real records.…
We are registering a strong interest in ancient books and manuscripts, but not only, also letters and autographed documents up to artist's books. It will be the rediscovery of the value of "letters" to the detriment of other arts that at this time are in…
Art Basel Hong Kong, with UBS as Global Lead Partner, will take place at the HKCEC from 28 to 30 March 2025, with preview days on 26 and 27 March.
"Unapologetically Iris: The Collection of Iris Apfel" is Christie's online auction celebrating one of America's most iconic style creators. The online sale, which showcases Ms. Apfel's legendary flair for fashion, accessories, and…
Sotheby's and Napa Valley Vintners renew relationship with goal of ensuring Napa's wine industry remains at the forefront of ongoing opportunities for discovery and philanthropy
Christie's New York watch sale during Luxury Week delivered exceptional results, proving that the sector is resilient in the investment asset. The auction realized $10,9 million and sold 97% per lot, demonstrating strength in…
Christie's will offer for sale three impressive dinosaur fossils, estimated to be 157-145 million years old, in the Jurassic Icons: Allosaurus & Stegosaurus live auction on December 12 at Christie's London headquarters.
There is a renewed interest in objects that embellish the table of homes and that somehow make us understand that elegance begins right in the intimacy within the domestic walls, better with unique, precious, design and timeless objects. A…
Three days for modern and contemporary art (22-24 November 2024) with Banca Ifis Main sponsor: from abstract art to arte povera, from digital art to plastic art, through sculpture, photography, video art, painting, installations and street art
This double-sided work is a highlight of Christie's Old Masters Part I sale on 3 December, during Classic Week London (estimate: £2.000.000 – 3.000.000)
Maurizio Cattelan will be the protagonist with the work "Comedian" at the Sotheby's auction that will be held next November after being exhibited in a world tour. The estimate is 1–1,5 million dollars but it is not difficult to imagine that it will compete for a…
In November, Christie's will bring Rose Valland and her considerable legacy back to life with the sale of a Nazi-looted painting that appears in an iconic image taken at the end of World War II.
The exhibition Sir William and Lady Hamilton, protagonist of the Neapolitan cultural world of the 25th century, William Hamilton, English ambassador to the court of Ferdinand IV, opens to the public at the Gallerie d'Italia – Naples, from 2024 October 2 to 2025 March XNUMX…
Sotheby's reveals the last seven secrets of this legendary accessory that will be exhibited to the public as part of a new exhibition: Excellence à la Française. An event that supports some of the finest examples of the French Maison's artistic production of the last millennium
The auction will be held on October 23 and 24 in the rooms of the historic Palazzo Ramirez Montalvo, the event organized by the Pandolfini Auction House, with the works in the catalog, intends to give Pratesi the portrait of the Homo Faber who changed…
Mercanteinfiera is back, the international collectors' fair that this year is expecting over 6 thousand buyers and presents itself to the public with three particularly curious collateral exhibitions
The "Christie's 20th/21st Century: London Evening" auction closed with a €97.556.260 / $107.147.925 sale, with 89% of lots sold and 96% of lots sold in value, an increase of 83% year-on-year.
The contemporary art market is facing unprecedented challenges due to saturation and rampant speculation. An excess of supply has diluted demand and forced resale values down. What is the future?
These are years of excitement for luxury bags, from the most prestigious brands, which are sold at online auctions with prices even above their real value, but with the luxury crisis, which is affecting fashion,…
On November 15, 2024, Christie's will organize an exceptional auction of 50 original comic book pages by Maurice De Bevere (1923-2001), better known as Morris
China's economic slowdown and Beijing's crackdown on displays of wealth are taking a toll on some of the world's top luxury brands.
What is happening to the art market? Crisis or general economic weakness? The "freezing" situation in the art market and other luxury goods is a reflection of the economic crisis in China and conflicts between countries. They weigh…
We are all wondering how much Artificial Intelligence (AI) will influence the industry and our lives, but also on collecting of all kinds. Let's take for example a particular sector, antiques and vintage in the decorative arts sector
According to the latest Deloitte report, the first six months of 2024 confirm the slowdown in the art market. Auction houses and fairs also confirm collectors' caution regarding purchases of works of art
Featuring more than 180 works, the exhibition features Moore's personal collection along with silver designed under his direction for Tiffany & Co.
The luxury market does not seem to stop, auction houses compete for the rarest pieces to attract global collectors. There is no shortage of results which in some cases see sales rates hovering close to 100%
Italy Sixties. Art, fashion and design. From Boom to Pop”, is the exhibition held in Gorizia in Palazzo Attems Petzenstein from 29 June to 27 October
The fifth Bonmont Sale organized by the Bonhams Car auction house will take place on June 30th at the picturesque Bonmont Golf & Country Club, near Geneva
On June 14 and 15, 2024, Siegel Auction Galleries in New York City will offer the William H. Gross Collection of United States Stamps. Built over the decades by the “Bond King” William “Bill” H. Gross, co-founder of…
Items like luxury handbags, designer clothes, toys and more are known as "passion investments" and can be potential moneymakers if you know how to choose the right ones.
