Momentum returns to London’s high-end auctions
Evening sales in London this October achieved a total of £134 million, above the pre-sale low estimate of £130 million. This October marked a notable recovery for London’s evening sales,
with total sales by value rising year-on-year and the number of lots sold up compared to October 2024.
ABOUT THIS REPORT:
This report presents an in-depth comparative analysis of the Impressionist, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary art evening sales at Christie's, Sotheby’s and Phillips in London in October 2025. The analysis also provides analytical tools looking at 10-year annual trends between 2015 and 2025.
CONTENTS
Overview
Sale Results Comparison
Auction Analysis
Historical Auction Performance
Top Prices & Top Performers
Auction Guarantee Analysis
Sotheby’s
Christie’s
Phillips