The Old Masters market generated $182 million (excluding Buyer’s Premium) in sales in 2024, a 44% decrease from 2023. This is considerably down from the global auction market which contracted by 26% in 2024. However, the number of lots sold fared better, declining from 2023, but up from 2022.

About this report:
This report presents an in-depth comparative analysis of the Old Master Paintings auction market at Sotheby's and Christie's in 2024. The analysis also provides analytical tools looking at annual trends between 2015 and 2024.

Who is it for?
This report is popular among dealers, auction houses and collectors, who want to get an in-depth understanding of auction trends in the Old Masters Paintings market and follow the performance of the two top auction houses last year.

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Contents

Overview 2024

Top Prices 2024

Top Performers 2024

Overview 2015-24

Comparative Performance

FOCUS: Repeat Sales Analysis

FOCUS: Masters Week 2025