The Easel

The ARTNEWS Top 200 Collectors: An Introduction

During their two weeks of auctions in New York, Christies and Sotheby’s together transacted $2.5bn worth of art. That’s serious money. Behind this headline is a range of stories about new players and new collecting trends. For those who are anxious that art prices may be a bubble (the trend that dares not speak its name) assurance is given that “there is a comfort zone at the new price levels”