Christie's - British and European Art
June 4th, 2024 - London
Executive Summary
The British & European Art sale on 4 June highlighted the enduring appeal of 19th-century avant-garde art, presenting 88 lots and achieving a total hammer price of £2.1 million, significantly below the median estimate of £5.4 million. With a sell-through rate of 72.7%, this auction revealed both strong collector interest and cautious market behavior. Notable sales included works by John Singer Sargent and Ludwig Deutsch, while a significant portion of the unsold lots indicated selective buying patterns influenced by broader economic conditions.