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midseaon auctions 2026 analysis jeff koons

Christie’s and Sotheby’s recently concluded their 2026 mid-season contemporary art auctions, signaling a shift toward higher-value inventory in what were traditionally lower-stakes sales. The standout result was the $7.6 million sale of Jeff Koons’s sculpture 'Winter Bears' (1988) at Christie’s, setting a record for the highest-valued work ever sold in a mid-season auction. Meanwhile, Sotheby’s held its first 'Contemporary Curated' sale at its new Breuer building headquarters, achieving $19.4 million led by a $3.8 million Alma Thomas painting.

frieze sells to hollywood kingpin ari emanuel in 200 million deal

Frieze, the art fair and media company, has been sold to Ari Emanuel, the former CEO of Endeavor, in a deal valued at around $200 million. The acquisition, reported by the Financial Times, covers Frieze's seven global fairs, its magazine, and its London exhibition space, No. 9 Cork Street. Emanuel, who stepped down as Endeavor CEO in March following the $25 billion acquisition of the conglomerate by Silver Lake, will own Frieze through a new company backed by a consortium of investors. Simon Fox will remain CEO, and the deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025.

Artworks That Give Back. Our Selection of 10 Artists at the Artis Arundo Spotlight.

The article highlights the Artis Arundo Spotlight, a chapter of the TOP CHARITY Art exhibition in Warsaw, featuring 10 contemporary artists including Helena Stiasny, Courage Hunke, Aleksandra Liput, and Zuzanna Szary. Their works are available in an online charity auction until June 8, 2025, with proceeds supporting artist grants, residencies, and project funding. The exhibition, held at the King John III Palace Museum in Wilanów, also includes a preview of the OmenaArt Foundation's African art collection, a Sculpture Garden with Opera Gallery, and a tribute to Amedeo Modigliani's Tête de Cariatide.

LAMA: PRESENT TENSE: Ultra-Contemporary & Street Art

Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) is hosting a specialized sale titled "PRESENT TENSE: Ultra-Contemporary & Street Art" via the Artsy platform. The auction features a curated selection of works from high-profile contemporary and street artists, including Barry McGee, Shag, and RETNA. Bidders are invited to participate through pre-registered max bids or real-time live bidding as the sale concludes on March 17, 2026.

A quartet of key art market players join forces to form ‘super group’ consultancy

Four prominent art market figures—Ed Dolman, Brett Gorvy, Patti Wong, and Phillip Hoffman—have launched a new consultancy called New Perspectives Art Partners. The group, which also includes Dolman's son Alex, aims to provide a white-glove, case-by-case service for top-tier clients, covering buying and selling art, estate management, financing, and insurance. Each member brings specialized expertise and geographic reach across Europe, America, the Middle East, and Asia, and they will maintain their existing roles in their own businesses.