Auction sales reach a record high, despite a softening global art market

In a fresh new format, ArtTactic's Latin American Art Market Report continues to be the most trusted, data-driven overview of the Modern and Contemporary Latin American auction market. First published in 2015, it remains the only independent study tracking performance across all sale rooms at Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Phillips - covering 980 artists and more than 7,500 lots sold.

Spanning nearly a decade of market activity (2016–November 2025), the report offers a macro and micro view of how the Latin American art market is evolving: which forces are shaping demand, where value is consolidating or emerging, and how shifts in collecting behaviour are influencing long-term market dynamics.

Designed for a wide audience:

• For art advisors and appraisers - a reliable set of benchmarks and objective metrics to anchor valuations and client guidance.
• For investors and financial professionals - clarity on market cycles, liquidity trends, and strategic entry points in a maturing asset segment.
• For collectors - a navigational tool highlighting where momentum is building and where the next opportunities may arise.

In a landscape where narratives often outpace evidence, this report brings structure, context, and transparency - helping readers understand how the Latin American market fits within the broader art economy, and what its trajectory may signal for the years ahead.

Inside the report:

• Long-term performance tracking (2016–2025) across regions, artist generations, and market segments
• Analysis of leading artists and standout auction moments
• Repeat-sales insights, including holding periods, average returns, and notable performers in 2025

Whether you are advising, collecting, investing, or researching, the Latin American Art Market Report 2025 offers the clarity needed to navigate one of the most dynamic regions in today’s global art market.