Overall sales at art and antique auctions in China 2007-2021
In 2021, the total sales of the art and antique auction industry in China reached more than 34 billion yuan, representing a growth of almost 30 percent. After the low caused by the 2008 global financial crisis, the total sales at Chinese art and antique auctions bounced back rapidly. After reaching a peak of more than 55 billion yuan in 2011, the sale figures stabilized between around 25 and 35 billion in recent years.