Sotheby's London Spring Auctions Conclude at £154 Million

Sotheby's Spring Auctions of Modern & Contemporary Art in London concluded on March 6, 2026, achieving a combined total of £154 million. The series saw strong buyer engagement from a global client base, reflecting sustained demand within the art market.

The auctions featured significant works across Modern Art and Contemporary Art categories, including pieces by Alberto Giacometti, Francis Bacon, Claude Monet, Andy Warhol, David Hockney, and Gerhard Richter. Several artists achieved record-breaking results, underscoring the market's appreciation for established and emerging figures.

Offerings spanned a wide array of mediums, from painting and sculpture to photography, prints, and drawings, including contemporary digital art and iPad drawings. The sales demonstrated particular strength in private collections, with strong performances across key segments like the School of London and Impressionist Art.