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Sotheby’s is an innovative global art business serving the most discerning clients. Auctioneers since 1744, today Sotheby’s is so much more, offering clients extraordinary opportunities to transact: S|2 private sales galleries, worldwide selling exhibitions, retail wine and diamonds, financing, art education and digital engagement any time, anywhere, on any device. We bring a world of art to a new world...
Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's has since conducted the greatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries providing a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie’s offers around450 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Christie's also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories, with emphasis on Post-War & Contemporary, Impressionist & Modern, Old Masters and Jewellery.
Paddle8 is the auction house for the 21st-century collector. We give a global community of passionate collectors unprecedented access to online auctions of high-caliber inventory. We've streamlined the collecting and selling experience, combining the excitement and expertise of an auction house with intuitive technology. In other words, we've made collecting swift and satisfying, connecting you to the most covetable objects in an elegant format that's as enticing as the works themselves...
Saatchi Art is the world’s leading online art gallery, connecting people with art and artists they love. Saatchi Art offers an unparalleled selection of paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography in a range of prices, and it provides artists from around the world with an expertly curated environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. Based in Los Angeles, Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art by making it easy, convenient and welcoming for both collectors and artists.
Auctionata brings all the thrill of the auction room to life for everyone online, for the first time. Bid and sell wherever you are with our patented real-time auction system, run by a team of international experts, state-licensed auctioneers and highly experienced professionals.
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The art industry has been one of the robust industries in the international market in the world's economy with the key players in the system. The Auction Houses, Galleries, Museums, Art Advisory and Financial Firms etc... The market however has not been completely robust as there are fluctuations in the market just like in every other facets or sectors of business and trade worldwide. Recently, with the advent of the internet and technology, the industry and its market is experiencing a revolution in the buying and selling of art and has created more opportunities and market as the people who were once hindered by location and distance are now able to access the art of their choice with this modern trend.
Contemporary art sales, which refer to works produced during the present, have dominated over any other genre with a 41 percent share of auction sales in 2012 and a slightly higher share of 44 percent in 2013 and this is highly growing as the art market is revolutionizing, experts predicts that there are more changes to occur in a short while because of the aid of the internet, technology and new marketing services.
Below is a list of some of the worlds, finest art Auction Houses, Galleries, Museums, Art Advisory Firms, Art Schools and Art Magazines.