Hong Kong autumn 2026 art auctions top HK$2 billion as Kusama works get a cool reception

South China Morning Post - Oct 1, 2026

The autumn 2026 marquee auctions by Hong Kong’s three international auction houses – Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips – from September 28 to 30 generated more than HK$2 billion (US$255.78 million) in combined totals. This marks a fair increase from the HK$1.3 billion achieved during the spring season, signalling a disciplined market anchored by competitive depth for fresh-to-market works with strong provenance. Christie’s led the series with HK$956.5 million, up 17 per cent year on year,...

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