The Art Market Monitor has some interesting perspectives on the ongoing market push towards online sales, emphasizing the notably small percentage of sales that take place online, and the complexity of market transactions that will likely continue to serve as a barrier for those looking to sell more expensive works.  “The absolute numbers are still a tiny fraction of Sotheby’s actual revenue,” Marion Maneker writes. “That may explain why Sotheby’s release takes pains to illustrate other benefits to the firm.”
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