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The recovery of the art market, collecting trends, and other analyses in the newly published report

La ripresa del mercato dell’arte, i trend del collezionismo e altre analisi nel nuovo report appena pubblicato

The global art market has returned to growth in 2025, recording a 4% increase compared to the previous year despite geopolitical tensions and financial uncertainty. According to the fourth edition of the "Collectors and the Value of Art in Italy 2026" report by Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking, buyers are increasingly shunning speculative assets like NFTs and ultra-contemporary art in favor of established categories. Significant growth was noted in Modern art, Impressionism, and Old Masters, signaling a flight to quality and historical stability.

This report matters because it provides a comprehensive profile of the Italian collecting landscape, highlighting a shift toward long-term value and cultural heritage over quick financial returns. By analyzing a sample of 303 collectors in collaboration with Artissima, the study reveals a mature market where the median collection size is 50 works. The findings underscore a broader trend of professionalization in private collections and the growing importance of wealth management and succession planning within the Italian art ecosystem.