The Art Market in 2022

thierry Ehrmann
thierry Ehrmann, CEO of Artmarket.com and Founder of Artprice
WAN Jie
Wan Jie, Founder and CEO of Artron Art Group and Founder of Artron Research Academy of Arts (ARAA)
Key figures for 2022
This overview of global performances also details the most popular categories of artworks at auction.
Extraordinary collections
A look back at the incredible private collections that enabled the Art Market to achieve an exceptional year.
From the most expensive to the most affordable, a breakdown by price segment
This is the most prosperous year in history for the number of works exceeding 100 million. Nevertheless, more than half of the works were acquired under $800.
Analysis from ARAA (Artron Research Academy of Arts, Chine)
Our partner ARAA answers our questions in order to draw up an overview of the auction market in China.
The principal marketplaces
Analysis of the most active countries in the Art Market at auction, including the sensational performance of the United States.
Notable developments in Asia
From Hong Kong to Shanghai, via Tokyo and Seoul: here’s a look at the artists most in demand in Asia.
Auction house competition
A look back at the main auction houses, their performance, their best records and their development strategies.
The pillars of the Western market
One tenth of the world’s turnover for the sale of works of art is based on Warhol, Monet and Picasso.
Notable auction records in 2022
In addition to the striking records of the Paul Allen sale, other remarkable results reward all periods and creative techniques.
Trends in Contemporary Art
Demand fluctuates for young artists and for women, and NFTs maintain a good level of transactions, despite a strained year.
Top 100 Fine Art and NFT works sold at auction in 2022
Top 100 Fine Art and NFT works sold at auction in 2022
Top 500 Artists by Fine Art and NFT Auction Turnover in 2022
Top 500 Artists by Fine Art and NFT Auction Turnover in 2022