Sotheby's London Spring Auctions Achieve £154 Million

Sotheby's Spring Auctions of Modern & Contemporary Art in London concluded on March 6, 2026, realizing a total of £154 million. The series highlighted robust market activity across both Modern and Contemporary art segments.

The auctions drew significant international participation, contributing to strong sales performance. Notable artists whose works were offered included Alberto Giacometti, Francis Bacon, Claude Monet, and Gerhard Richter, alongside pieces by Anselm Kiefer and David Hockney. The sales also saw record-breaking results for various artists and specific collections, underscoring continued demand in the art market.

The diverse offerings spanned multiple mediums, from painting and sculpture to photography, prints, and digital art, reflecting broad collecting interests. Categories such as Impressionist Art, the School of London, and works from prominent private collections were featured prominently during the sales.