Sotheby’s and Christie’s Sales Soared in 2007

January 20th, 2008


Auction in 2007 of Rothko painting at Sotheby’s New York via Daily Mail

Sotheby’s and Christie’s have just reported their 2007 sales at $6.2 billion and $6.1 billion respectively. Both auction houses saw a notable rise in sales, due partly to the increasing demand for contemporary artwork.

Sotheby’s and Christie’s Neck and Neck in 2007 Sales [NYP]
Sotheby’s and Christie’s End of Year Totals [FT]
Sotheby’s and Christie’s Sales Accelerated in 2007 Bloomberg