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• Cambi Casa d’Aste Offers Art Nouveau and Italian Design in May 28 Sale market-auction

  Cambi Casa d’Aste will hold an online-only design auction on May 28 in Genoa, featuring 345 lots from private collections. Highlights include a Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau salon…

• Peter Lely Portrait of Prince Rupert Sells for $153K at Heffel market-auction

  A newly identified portrait of Prince Rupert, attributed to Peter Lely, fetched CA$217,250 ($153,000) during Heffel Fine Art Auction House's Spring Sale on May 21, exceeding its…

• New York Auction Week Hits $2.1 Billion, Led by Christie's market-auction

  New York's spring auction week generated approximately $2.1 billion across evening sales at Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips, more than doubling the $1 billion total from May…

• Andy Warhol's Patek Philippe Watch Heads to Christie's with $400,000 Estimate market-auction

  On June 12, a Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 570, previously owned by Andy Warhol, will be up for auction at Christie's, with an estimated value of $200,000–$400,000. This watch,…

• Heffel spring auction totals $16.2m with record E.J. Hughes seascape market-auction

  At Heffel's spring auction in Toronto on May 21, E.J. Hughes's Coastal Boats Near Sidney, BC (1948) fetched C$5.7m ($4.1m), establishing a new record for the artist. The piece,…

• Shein to acquire eco-friendly retailer Everlane market-auction

  Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein is set to buy Everlane, the US-based sustainable clothing brand, in a deal confirmed by Everlane CEO Alfred Chang in a letter to employees…

• Art duo auctions blown-up van to fund community power station in Farage's Clacton market-auction

  This Saturday, artists Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn will auction their previous works to finance a community-driven renewable energy station in Clacton, represented by Reform UK…

• Audemars Piguet and Ambush Collaborate on Limited-Edition Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon market-auction

  Audemars Piguet has released a limited-edition Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon in collaboration with Yoon Ahn and Verbal, cofounders of Tokyo-based jewelry and fashion brand…

• ATG Entertainment, London's Largest Theatre Operator, Readied for Sale at £4bn Valuation market-auction

  According to a Reuters report, ATG Entertainment, previously known as Ambassador Theatre Group and the largest theatre operator in London, is being readied for sale. The business…

• Wannenes pocket watch auction achieves record results in Milan market-auction

  Wannenes' auction 'Orologi da tasca e pendoleria' on May 19 in Milan achieved €360,339 total, exceeding estimates by 423% with over 90% of lots sold. A rare 18th-century…

• Eiffel Tower staircase section sells for €450,000 at Artcurial market-auction

  A 14-step section of the original 1889 staircase from the Eiffel Tower was sold at auction by Artcurial for €450,000, far exceeding its estimate. The sale took place on May 22,…

• Mind Over Cancer Marks Fifth Anniversary with Artist-Led Charity Auction Curated by Remi Rough market-auction

  Mind Over Cancer, a charity focused on mental health for cancer patients, is marking its fifth year with the 5 Arts Auction, organized by patron Remi Rough. This event showcases…

• Binance Launches SpaceX Pre-IPO Perpetual Futures for Retail Traders market-auction

  Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange, has rolled out a Pre-IPO Perpetual Contract linked to SpaceX, which settles in Tether (USDT) and is designated by the ticker SPCXUSDT. This…

• Banksy's 'Girl With Balloon on Found Landscape' Fetches $18m in NYC market-auction

  A previously unseen Banksy work, *Girl With Balloon on Found Landscape* (2012), sold for $18 million at an invitation-only auction held above Tiffany & Co on Fifth Avenue, New…

• Richter's $35.1M Candle Leads Marian Goodman Collection Sale at Christie's market-auction

  Gerhard Richter's 'Kerze (Candle)' sold for $35.1 million at Christie's New York, leading the 'Breaking Ground: The Private Collection of Marian Goodman' auction. The 1980s…

• Robert Mnuchin's Former Gallery Townhouse Listed at $35 Million market-auction

  Listed at $35 million, the five-story townhouse on the Upper East Side, which was home to Robert Mnuchin's prestigious gallery for over 30 years, is now on the market. Mnuchin and…

• Christie's and South London Gallery Partner for £2M Fundraising Exhibition market-auction

  Christie's is teaming up with the South London Gallery (SLG) for a special exhibition featuring pieces from 28 artists, including notable names like Tracey Emin and Frank Bowling.…

• Bitfinex Bitcoin Longs Hit 2.5-Year High Amid Five-Day Selloff market-auction

  From May 15 to May 19, 2026, Bitcoin experienced a downturn for five straight trading days, decreasing from over $80,000 to approximately $76,000 due to widespread market…

• Carla Accardi Record at Dorotheum Vienna Contemporary Week market-auction

  At Dorotheum's Contemporary Week in Vienna on May 19-20, 2026, Italian artists achieved strong results. Carla Accardi's 1986 triptych 'Fonda Notte Pieno Giorno' sold for €520,000…

• Used DSLR Market Thrives While New Sales Plummet market-auction

  Despite a sharp decline in new DSLR shipments—from nearly one million units in 2024 to under 700,000 in 2025—the used DSLR market is booming, particularly for Nikon models. At…

• Mnuchin Collection Auction Nets $181M for Pollock market-auction

  At a New York auction, Jackson Pollock's masterpiece sold for $181 million, leading a sale of works from the collection of veteran dealer Robert Mnuchin. The auction also featured…

• Christie's New York auction breaks $1.1 billion record market-auction

  A Christie's auction in New York set a new record of $1.1 billion, signaling a booming art economy. The top lot was Jackson Pollock's Number 7A, 1948, sold for $181.2 million from…

• Christie's $162.6M Sale Led by Judd Record, Richter Candle market-auction

  Christie's 21st century evening sale on May 20, 2026, achieved $162.6 million with fees, just above the low estimate of $129 million. The sale featured 42 lots with a 95%…

• Sotheby's Modern Art Sale Hits $303.4M, Led by Matisse market-auction

  Sotheby's modern art evening sale on Tuesday night achieved $303.4 million in total sales, within its presale estimate range, despite lacking major trophy lots. The sale had a…

• Tony Nominations Boost Broadway Grosses; Every Brilliant Thing Hits High market-auction

  The Tony nominations have significantly boosted box office performance for several Broadway shows. Death of a Salesman, with nine nominations, grossed $1.7 million at 100%…

• Swatch and Audemars Piguet's Royal Pop Pocket Watches Spark Global Frenzy market-auction

  Swatch and Audemars Piguet released the Royal Pop collection on May 16, 2026, transforming the iconic Royal Oak into eight colorful Bioceramic pocket watches. Inspired by 1980s…

• Christie's New York Evening Sales Hit $1.1 Billion market-auction

  Christie's New York evening sales of modern and contemporary art reached $1.1 billion on May 20, 2026, significantly outperforming the previous year's results. The auction house's…

• Gina Lollobrigida's Jewelry and Rare Watches at Il Ponte Casa d'Aste market-auction

  Il Ponte Casa d'Aste is hosting two sales: 'Gioielli' on May 28-29 and 'Orologi da collezione' on June 4, both at Palazzo Crivelli in Milan. The jewelry auction features over a…

• Saylor Buys $2B in Bitcoin, BlackRock Records $450M Outflows market-auction

  Strategy Inc., under the leadership of Michael Saylor, acquired 24,869 Bitcoin for a total of $2.01 billion, averaging $80,985 per coin, which raises their overall holdings to…

• Venice Effect and Christie's Records: The New Global Art Market Scenario market-auction

  The 61st Venice Biennale, titled "In Minor Keys" and curated by Koyo Kouoh, generated global media attention beyond the art world, followed by mega fairs Tefaf and Frieze in New…

• Christie's $1B Evening Sale Features Nicole Kidman, Pollock, Brancusi market-auction

  Christie's held a record-setting $1 billion evening sale on May 18, featuring works by Jackson Pollock and Constantin Brancusi alongside Hollywood star Nicole Kidman. The event…

• Christie's $1.1B Night, Dubai Digital Art Museum, Venice Biennale 2027 Theme market-auction

  On May 18, 2026, Christie's set a new auction record in New York, generating $1.1 billion. Among the highlights, Jackson Pollock's Number 7A (1948) achieved $181.2 million,…

• Rediscovered Fra Angelico fragment leads Pandolfini's May 2026 old masters sale in Florence market-auction

  A fragment of Fra Angelico's 'Tebaide', missing for 50 years, will be auctioned by Pandolfini in Florence on May 20, 2026, with an estimate of €150,000–250,000. The work was…

• Phillips Spring Sale Nets $115.2M, Up 119% Year-on-Year market-auction

  On Tuesday, Phillips hosted an evening auction of modern and contemporary art that garnered $115.2 million, including fees, marking a remarkable 119% rise compared to the previous…

• Phillips Spring Auction Nets $115.2M, Doubles Last Year's Result market-auction

  Phillips' marquee spring auction in New York on Tuesday achieved a sold-out result, bringing in a hammer total of $91.73 million ($115.2 million with fees), more than double the…

• Matisse leads Sotheby's $303.3m Modern art evening sale in New York market-auction

  On May 19 in New York, Sotheby’s Modern evening auction achieved a total of $303.3 million, including fees, falling within the projected range of $244 million to $322.8 million.…

• Christie's $1B Sale: Pollock Record, Kidman Hype market-auction

  At Christie's May 18 evening sale, Jackson Pollock's 'Number 7A, 1948' sold for $181.2 million, nearly tripling his previous auction record. Constantin Brancusi's 'Danaïde' (c.…

• Christie's Hosts Panel on Female Collectors Ahead of Marquee Week market-auction

  On May 15, 2026, Christie's Rockefeller Center hosted a panel discussion led by Sarah Harrelson, who is the Editor-in-Chief of CULTURED. The talk included a lineup of collectors…

• JFK and Jacqueline Kennedy's Georgetown Rowhouse Sells for $6.1M market-auction

  A historic Georgetown rowhouse once home to John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy has sold for $6.1 million. The early 19th-century dwelling served as the couple's residence…

• The 16 Most Expensive Artworks Ever Sold at Auction (Updated 2026) market-auction

  A comprehensive list of the 16 most expensive artworks ever sold at auction, updated as of May 2026. The list is led by Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi ($450.3 million, 2017),…