Intesa Sanpaolo Report Reveals 2025 Art Market Recovery and Italian Collector Trends
In 2025, global art sales experienced a 4% increase, primarily during the latter half of the year. On April 15, 2026, Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking published 'Collezionisti e valore dell’arte in Italia 2026,' which examines the Italian art market and profiles of collectors. Amid geopolitical uncertainties, international collectors gravitated towards established artworks, steering clear of speculative areas. Notably, ultra-contemporary art saw a decline of 39%, contemporary art dropped by 12.3%, and post-war art fell by 17.7%. In contrast, modern art rose by 19.4%, impressionist art surged by 80.4%, and Old Masters increased by 68.7% from 2024. Additionally, NFT art volume plummeted by 90% over five years. A survey of 303 Italian collectors revealed that 30% invested over €500,000 in individual pieces, with interests also spanning design, antiques, and fashion.
Key facts
- Global art sales grew 4% in 2025, with recovery in the second half.
- Intesa Sanpaolo released 'Collezionisti e valore dell’arte in Italia 2026' on April 15, 2026.
- Modern art sales increased 19.4%, impressionist art 80.4%, and Old Masters 68.7% in 2024-2025.
- Ultra-contemporary art declined 39%, contemporary art 12.3%, and post-war art 17.7%.
- NFT art volume dropped 90% over five years.
- 30% of Italian collectors have spent over €500,000 on a single work; 18% over €1 million.
- 55% of Italian collections are valued between €100,000 and €1 million; 18% exceed €1 million.
- The report includes a survey of 303 Italian collectors conducted with Artissima.
Entities
Institutions
- Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking
- Direzione Arte, Cultura e Beni Storici
- Research Department di Intesa Sanpaolo
- Allemandi
- Artissima
- Gallerie d’Italia
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy