Global auction sales of Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips decreased in 2023 compared to the previous year. In 2023, Sotheby's reported the highest figure among the three auction houses, with sales amounting to around 5.3 billion U.S. dollars. Meanwhile, Christie's recorded the highest decline, with the auction sales value dropping by nearly 31 percent compared to 2022.
Total auction sales of Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips worldwide from 2020 to 2023
(in million U.S. dollars)
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