Sotheby's London Spring Auctions Achieve £154m for Modern & Contemporary Art

Sotheby's concluded its Spring Auctions of Modern & Contemporary Art in London on March 6, 2026, reporting a cumulative total of £154 million.

The sales presented a diverse range of works, encompassing Modern and Contemporary art across multiple mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, prints, drawings, and iPad drawings. Notable artists whose works were offered include Francis Bacon, Lucio Fontana, Claude Monet, Lucian Freud, Alberto Giacometti, Andy Warhol, David Hockney, El Anatsui, Wolfgang Tillmans, Gerhard Richter, and Rose Wylie.

These auctions drew interest from various segments of the art market, reflecting activity among collectors and professionals. Key entities involved included Sotheby's itself, with a focus on private collections and works by Royal Academicians and Honorary Royal Academicians.

The results provide insights into current market dynamics for both established Modern masters and leading Contemporary artists, reinforcing London's position in the global art market.