Total sales of selected leading auction houses worldwide 2022-2023, by category
Global auction sales of Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips decreased in 2023 compared to the previous year. Overall, Post-War and Contemporary Art reported the highest figure, with lots from this category fetching around 3.6 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. That year, combined sales of Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips worldwide exceeded 11 billion U.S. dollars.