Art market rebound report
The tenth Art Basel & UBS Global Art Market Report confirms 2025 returned to growth, with dealer and auction sectors both strengthening — momentum expected to shape 2026 fairs. (theideafarm.com) That rebound is framing Basel Art Week and collectors’ expectations for the season ahead. (theideafarm.com)
The 10th edition of The Art Basel & UBS Global Art Market Report, authored by Dr. Clare McAndrew and published March 12, 2026, puts 2025 global art sales at an estimated USD 59.6 billion — a 4% increase on 2024. (artbasel.com) Aggregate dealer sales are listed at USD 34.8 billion (up 2% year‑on‑year) while public auction sales rose to USD 20.7 billion (up 9%); reported private auction house sales fell 4% to just under USD 4.2 billion, with total transaction volume at about 41.5 million in 2025. (ubs.com) The report shows extreme market concentration: the United States, United Kingdom and China together accounted for 76% of global art sales by value in 2025, with the US holding roughly 44% of the market, the UK about 18%, and China about 14%. (artmajeur.com) Online art sales fell to USD 9.2 billion in 2025 — their lowest annual total since 2019 and equivalent to roughly 15% of the market — reversing much of the pandemic-era digital share gains. (myartbroker.com) The report notes the market remains below its 2022 peak (about USD 67.8 billion) and highlights that renewed high‑value auction moments and stronger fair sales late in 2025 are shaping collector sentiment going into Basel Art Week and the 2026 fair season. (ubs.com)
