The United States accounted for the highest share of post-war and contemporary art auction revenue worldwide in 2023. That year, the U.S. alone generated 47 percent of the global auction sales value in this art segment. China was the second leading market in 2023, representing 24 percent of auction sales.
Geographical distribution of post-war and contemporary art auction revenue worldwide in 2023
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Share of post-war and contemporary art auction revenue
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