Sotheby's London Sets New European Auction Record with £393.4 Million Total

On June 24, 2026, Sotheby's London achieved the highest total ever for a single night at auction in Europe. The combined sales from the Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction and Masterpieces from The Lewis Collection reached a significant £393.4 million, equivalent to $520.7 million.

The evening's offerings encompassed a broad spectrum of modern, contemporary, and impressionist art, featuring paintings, sculptures, and works on paper. The sales included significant pieces from numerous artists spanning several key movements and periods.

Among the artists represented in the auction were Amedeo Modigliani, Gustav Klimt, Lucian Freud, Claude Monet, René Magritte, Pablo Picasso, Edgar Degas, and Francis Bacon. This result reinforces Sotheby's prominent position within the global art market, attracting participation from an international network of collectors and art professionals.