Global Art Market Rebounds
The global art market rebounded in 2025, with total sales rising 4% to $59.6 billion [https://luxurytribune.com/en/global-art-market-report-2026-global-sales-grew-by-4-in-2025]. Hong Kong remains a critical hub in the Asian and international art scenes [https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/326549/Art-market-rebounds-HK-remains-a-vital-hub]. China is a leading art market [https://macaubusiness.com/the-art-basel-and-ubs-global-art-market-report-2026-global-art-sales-rose-4-to-usd-59-6-billion-in-2025].
The global art market's rebound in 2025 was fueled by higher sell-through rates at major auction houses and dynamic growth in digital art sales. Confidence among high-net-worth collectors also contributed, with liquidity flowing back into tangible assets seen as inflation-resilient. Auction sales globally increased by 9% reaching $20.7 billion, driven by ultra-high-end sales above $10 million. Gallery sales also saw a rise, reaching $34.8 billion, a 2% increase from the previous year. Despite economic concerns, sales in China increased just over 1% to $8.5 billion. In contrast, France experienced a significant turnaround with a 9% increase in sales, reaching $4.5 billion.
