Wie teuer Kunstauktionen wirklich sind
Art auction houses often promote price transparency, but the final hammer price is merely the starting point for a complex web of additional costs. Buyers are frequently hit with buyer's premiums, value-added taxes, and resale right royalties (droit de suite) that can inflate the final invoice by as much as 50 percent beyond the initial bid.
Understanding these hidden financial layers is crucial for navigating the secondary market, as sellers also face significant deductions through commissions and marketing fees. This breakdown of the fiscal reality behind the rostrum highlights the discrepancy between public auction results and the actual capital required to transact high-value art.