the art collectors

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

Judgement Day For London Contemporary Auctions

After the lackluster performance of Christies’ and Sotheby’s in New York this past November, it’s now London’s turn to face an anticipated beating in the next round of contemporary art auctions. If Art Tactic’s predictions of a 3 to 5 year recovery are any sign of things to come, this weekend’s sales at the big three auction houses are bound to solidify that market confidence has evaporated, and has a long road of recovery ahead.

Here’s the lineup:

Feb 5 – Sotheby’s – Contemporary Evening Sale

Feb 6 – Sotheby’s Contemporary Day Sale

Feb 11 – Christies – Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale

Feb 12 – Christies – Post-War and Contemporary Art Day Sale

Feb 12 – Phillips de Pury – Contemporary Art Evening Sale

Feb 13 – Phillips de Pury – Contemporary Art Day Sale.