2025 Spring Festival ArtPro wishes you a happy new year. The six major global artist lists review 2024

22 Jan 2025, 14:11

The silver snake brings good fortune and everything is renewed. At this wonderful moment of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, all members of ArtPro extend their most sincere New Year blessings to you!

Looking back, I sincerely thank you for walking side by side with us in the past year. In the long journey of art, we have witnessed the circulation and inheritance of countless precious works of art, and deeply felt the infinite charm of the fusion of art and emotion. Each of your collections is like a shining star, shining with the dazzling light of wisdom and aesthetics. This is not only a profound insight and cherishment of the value of art, but also a strong impetus for cultural inheritance and development.

In the past year of 2024, we have experienced many unforgettable auction moments together. Those thrilling bidding moments are a vivid testimony to the extraordinary value of artworks, and they also embody our common enthusiasm and expectations. Whether it is the fierce competition caused by rare treasures or the stunning appearance of dark horse items, every moment has been deeply imprinted in the depths of our common memory and has become a vivid footnote to the vigorous vitality of the art market.

On the occasion of the 2025 Chinese New Year, we are full of heart and not only send you the best wishes, but also carefully prepare a meaningful gift - the 2024 Global Art Auction List. Although the global economic environment is full of uncertainty and challenges, the art auction market is still full of highlights and remarkable achievements. This list comprehensively covers the transaction volume, global rankings and personal highest-priced works of the most expensive artists and emerging artists in the world, Hong Kong, and the mainland. With detailed data and precise analysis, it presents a panoramic view of the latest developments and development trends in the art market.

We carefully selected this list because it is not only a faithful recorder of the development trajectory of the art market, but also a weather vane that accurately reflects the trends and hot changes in the field of global art collection. By deeply analyzing these data, we can gain insight into the future direction of the art market and provide art lovers and collectors with valuable references and lessons. I hope that this unique "Art New Year Gift" can bring you new inspiration and pleasant artistic enjoyment.

Looking ahead to 2025, we will stick to our original aspirations, continue to present you with more precious works of art with more professional services and keen artistic insights, and accompany you as you continue to explore and move forward in the world of art. May you be as smart and agile as a snake in the new Year of the Snake, have a smooth career, a happy and harmonious family, and a life filled with poetry and beauty.

Sincerely, ArtPro Team

1898 - 1967

55 lots to be auctioned in 2024

Total transaction amount: US$310,803,981

「19A」
René Magritte
L'empire Des Lumières, 1954
Oil Canvas | 146 x 114 cm
Estimate on request
Price USD 121,160,000
19 Nov 2024 Christie's New York
Artist Auction Records TOP 1
19 Nov 2024 Christie's New York Refreshing Artist Auction Records
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19 Nov 2024 Christie's New York Refreshing Artist Auction Records
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19 Nov 2024 Christie's New York Refreshing Artist Auction Records
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19 Nov 2024 Christie's New York Refreshing Artist Auction Records
Artist Auction Records TOP 1
19 Nov 2024 Christie's New York Refreshing Artist Auction Records
1840 - 1926

24 lots to be auctioned in 2024

Total sales: US$284,027,611

「8」
Claude Monet
Nymphéas, 1914
Oil Canvas | 175 x 135.4 cm
Estimate on request
Price USD 65,500,000
18 Nov 2024 Sotheby's New York
1881 - 1973

977 lots auctioned in 2024

Total sales: $196,302,539

「16」
Pablo Picasso
La Statuaire, 1925
Oil Canvas | 131 x 97.8 cm
Estimate on request
Price USD 24,800,000
18 Nov 2024 Sotheby's New York
1960 - 1988

43 lots auctioned in 2024

Total sales: US$174,923,551

「5」
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Untitled (Elmar), 1982
Acrylic spray paint Collage Oilstick Canvas | 172.7 x 236.5 cm
Estimate USD 40,000,000 - 60,000,000
Price USD 46,479,000
14 May 2024 Phillips New York
1928 - 1987

636 lots auctioned in 2024

Total sales: US$157,369,432

「17B」
Andy Warhol
Flowers, 1964
Ink Acrylic Lacquer Screen printing ink Linen | 208.3 x 208.3 cm
Estimate USD 20,000,000 - 30,000,000
Price USD 35,485,000
16 May 2024 Christie's New York

Statistical scope: Global artists aged 50 and below

1974 -

148 lots auctioned in 2024

Total sales: $14,310,590

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 77
 

「9」
Banksy
The Leopard And Lamb, 2016
Acrylic Plywood | 148 x 172 cm
Estimate HKD 18,000,000 - 28,000,000
Estimate USD 2,302,722 - 3,582,011
Price HKD 36,750,000
Price USD 4,701,390
31 May 2024 Phillips Hong Kong

13 lots to be auctioned in 2024

Total sales: US$12,957,037

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 88

「33A」
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye
Black Allegiance To The Cunning, 2018
Oil Linen | 200 x 150 cm
Estimate USD 1,000,000 - 1,500,000
Price USD 2,954,000
14 May 2024 Christie's New York
Artist Auction Records TOP 2
14 May 2024 Christie's New York Become the second highest price of artist
Artist Auction Records TOP 2
14 May 2024 Christie's New York Become the second highest price of artist
Artist Auction Records TOP 2
14 May 2024 Christie's New York Become the second highest price of artist
Artist Auction Records TOP 2
14 May 2024 Christie's New York Become the second highest price of artist
Artist Auction Records TOP 2
14 May 2024 Christie's New York Become the second highest price of artist
1975 -

57 lots auctioned in 2024

Total sales: $11,621,199

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 97

「323」
Huang Yuxing
Holy Mountain With Swamp, 2017
oil painting Canvas | 200 x 300 cm
Estimate CNY 3,800,000 - 4,800,000
Estimate USD 526,725 - 665,337
Price CNY 10,925,000
Price USD 1,514,336
11 May 2024 China Guardian Beijing

35 lots to be auctioned in 2024

Total transaction amount: US$10,995,988

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 99

「21B」
Rashid Johnson
Triptych Box Of Rain, 2020
Oil Box Canvas | 274.3 x 152.4 cm
Estimate USD 1,500,000 - 2,000,000
Price USD 2,712,000
21 Nov 2024 Christie's New York
Artist Auction Records TOP 2
21 Nov 2024 Christie's New York Become the second highest price of artist
Artist Auction Records TOP 2
21 Nov 2024 Christie's New York Become the second highest price of artist
Artist Auction Records TOP 2
21 Nov 2024 Christie's New York Become the second highest price of artist
Artist Auction Records TOP 2
21 Nov 2024 Christie's New York Become the second highest price of artist
Artist Auction Records TOP 2
21 Nov 2024 Christie's New York Become the second highest price of artist
1990 -

14 lots to be auctioned in 2024

Total sales: $10,019,986

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 106
 

「3」
Lucy Bull
18:50, 2021
Oil Canvas | 178 x 307 cm
Estimate HKD 5,000,000 - 8,000,000
Estimate USD 640,775 - 1,025,239
Price HKD 18,525,000
Price USD 2,379,462
26 Sep 2024 Christie's Hong Kong
Artist Auction Records TOP 1
26 Sep 2024 Christie's Hong Kong Refreshing Artist Auction Records
Artist Auction Records TOP 1
26 Sep 2024 Christie's Hong Kong Refreshing Artist Auction Records
Artist Auction Records TOP 1
26 Sep 2024 Christie's Hong Kong Refreshing Artist Auction Records
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26 Sep 2024 Christie's Hong Kong Refreshing Artist Auction Records
Artist Auction Records TOP 1
26 Sep 2024 Christie's Hong Kong Refreshing Artist Auction Records
1929 -


82 lots auctioned in Hong Kong in 2024

Total transaction volume in Hong Kong: US$70,170,764

265 lots auctioned worldwide

Total global sales: $128,544,859

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 8
 

「68」
Yayoi Kusama
Pumpkin, 2013
Sculpture fiberglass FRP | 205 x 210 x 210 cm
Estimate HKD 40,000,000 - 60,000,000
Estimate USD 5,123,240 - 7,684,860
Price HKD 48,775,000
Price USD 6,247,150
28 May 2024 Christie's Hong Kong
1899 - 1983


A total of 234 lots were auctioned in Hong Kong in 2024

Total Hong Kong sales: US$53,499,413

525 lots auctioned worldwide

Total global sales: $90,151,203

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 12

「121」
Zhang Daqian
Master Zhu Yi
ink and color Hanging Scroll Fabric | 188 x 91.4 cm
Estimate HKD 22,000,000 - 30,000,000
Estimate USD 2,809,597 - 3,831,269
Price HKD 77,575,000
Price USD 9,907,025
9 Apr 2024 Sotheby's Hong Kong
1921 - 2013

60 lots to be auctioned in Hong Kong in 2024

Total transaction volume in Hong Kong: US$48,765,206

133 lots auctioned worldwide

Total global sales: US$76,638,598

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 13

「9」
Zao Wou-Ki
05.06.80 - Triptyque, 1980
Oil Canvas | 195 x 130 cm
Estimate HKD 78,000,000 - 128,000,000
Estimate USD 9,996,090 - 16,403,839
Price HKD 95,375,000
Price USD 12,250,537
26 Sep 2024 Christie's Hong Kong


107 lots auctioned in Hong Kong in 2024

Total transaction volume in Hong Kong   ...

195 lots auctioned worldwide

Total global sales: US$57,783,600

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 17
 

「1539」
Yoshitomo Nara
I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight, 2017
Acrylic Canvas | 220.2 x 195.3 cm
Estimate HKD 80,000,000 - 120,000,000
Estimate USD 10,219,280 - 15,328,920
Price HKD 95,959,000
Price USD 12,257,898
5 Apr 2024 Sotheby's Hong Kong
1840 - 1926

4 items will be auctioned in Hong Kong in 2024

Total transaction value in Hong Kong     41,364,531   USD

24 items auctioned worldwide

Total global sales: US$284,027,611

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 2

「8」
Claude Monet
Nymphéas, circa 1897-1899
Oil Canvas | 73.3 x 101 cm
Estimate HKD 200,000,000 - 280,000,000
Estimate USD 25,631,000 - 35,883,400
Price HKD 233,375,000
Price USD 29,976,085
26 Sep 2024 Christie's Hong Kong
1974 -

4 items will be auctioned in Hong Kong in 2024

Total transaction volume in Hong Kong: US$5,801,915

148 lots auctioned worldwide

Total global sales: $14,310,590

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 77
 

「9」
Banksy
The Leopard And Lamb, 2016
Acrylic Plywood | 148 x 172 cm
Estimate HKD 18,000,000 - 28,000,000
Estimate USD 2,302,722 - 3,582,011
Price HKD 36,750,000
Price USD 4,701,390
31 May 2024 Phillips Hong Kong
1990 -

7 items will be auctioned in Hong Kong in 2024

Total Hong Kong turnover: US$4,777,246

14 items auctioned worldwide

Total global sales: $10,019,986

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 106

「3」
Lucy Bull
18:50, 2021
Oil Canvas | 178 x 307 cm
Estimate HKD 5,000,000 - 8,000,000
Estimate USD 640,775 - 1,025,239
Price HKD 18,525,000
Price USD 2,379,462
26 Sep 2024 Christie's Hong Kong
Artist Auction Records TOP 1
26 Sep 2024 Christie's Hong Kong Refreshing Artist Auction Records
Artist Auction Records TOP 1
26 Sep 2024 Christie's Hong Kong Refreshing Artist Auction Records
Artist Auction Records TOP 1
26 Sep 2024 Christie's Hong Kong Refreshing Artist Auction Records
Artist Auction Records TOP 1
26 Sep 2024 Christie's Hong Kong Refreshing Artist Auction Records
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26 Sep 2024 Christie's Hong Kong Refreshing Artist Auction Records


 

1975 -

19 lots to be auctioned in Hong Kong in 2024

Total transaction value in Hong Kong: US$3,363,047

57 lots sold worldwide

Total global sales: US$11,621,199

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 97

「1」
Huang Yuxing
Boundless Ocean - Vast Sky, 2018
Acrylic Canvas | 每聯:200 x 150 cm. (78 3/4 x 59 in.) (2) 整體:200 x 300 cm. (78 3/4 x 118 1/8 in.)
Estimate HKD 3,000,000 - 5,000,000
Estimate USD 384,465 - 640,775
Price HKD 4,788,000
Price USD 614,999
26 Sep 2024 Christie's Hong Kong
1980 -

A total of 6 items will be auctioned in Hong Kong in 2024

Total transaction volume in Hong Kong: US$2,363,572

24 items auctioned worldwide

Total global sales: US$8,230,766

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 130

「8」
Nicolas Party
Mountains, 2023
soft pastel Linen | 156.8 x 186.1 cm
Estimate HKD 10,000,000 - 15,000,000
Estimate USD 1,284,320 - 1,926,479
Price HKD 13,760,000
Price USD 1,767,485
25 Nov 2024 Phillips Hong Kong
1974 -


24 lots to be auctioned in Hong Kong in 2024

Total transaction value in Hong Kong: US$1,682,072

183 lots auctioned worldwide

Total global sales volume    8,241,183   USD

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 129

「23」
Kaws
Pay The Debt To Nature, 2010
Acrylic Canvas | 213 x 305 cm
Estimate HKD 7,500,000 - 12,000,000
Estimate USD 959,467 - 1,535,147
Price HKD 5,969,000
Price USD 763,608
31 May 2024 Phillips Hong Kong
1904 - 1965

A total of 65 items were auctioned in mainland China in 2024

Total mainland sales: US$46,611,367

78 lots auctioned worldwide

Total global sales volume    49,722,336    US$

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 26

「2921」
Fu Baoshi
The majesty of Huashan Mountain
ink and color on paper Paper Jing Xin | 144 x 363 cm
Estimate CNY 40,000,000 - 60,000,000
Estimate USD 5,533,720 - 8,300,580
Price CNY 82,800,000
Price USD 11,454,800
23 May 2024 China Guardian Beijing
1864 - 1957

A total of 342 items were auctioned in mainland China in 2024

Total mainland sales: US$38,954,904

525 lots auctioned worldwide

Total global sales: $90,151,203

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 12

「2869」
Qi Baishi
Borrowing Mountain Album, 1920
ink and color on paper Paper Ce ye | 28×39.5 cm. 11×15 1/2 in. 约1.0平尺(每幅)
Estimate CNY 6,800,000 - 8,800,000
Estimate USD 940,732 - 1,217,418
Price CNY 19,550,000
Price USD 2,704,605
23 May 2024 China Guardian Beijing


 

1899 - 1983


A total of 263 items were auctioned in mainland China in 2024

Total mainland sales: US$36,061,247

466 lots auctioned worldwide

Total global sales: US$56,160,493

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 18


 

「2926」
Zhang Daqian
Smoky River And Mountains, 1948
chinese ink and color on silk scroll Silk Hanging Scroll | 129.5 x 67 cm
Estimate CNY 28,000,000 - 32,000,000
Estimate USD 3,873,604 - 4,426,976
Price CNY 34,500,000
Price USD 4,772,833
23 May 2024 China Guardian Beijing
1844 - 1927

A total of 316 items were auctioned in mainland China in 2024

Total mainland sales: US$26,688,941

404 lots auctioned worldwide

Total global sales: US$31,815,121

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 37

「2141」
Wu Changshuo
A Qingtian Stone Seal Carved For Gao Yong’s Personal Use 1896
3.2 x 3.2 x 7.8 cm
Estimate CNY 180,000 - 300,000
Estimate USD 24,800 - 41,334
Price CNY 9,315,000
Price USD 1,283,448
14 Jul 2024 Xiling Yinshe Hangzhou
1865 - 1955

A total of 126 items were auctioned in mainland China in 2024

Total mainland sales: US$24,553,564

170 lots auctioned worldwide

Total global sales: US$26,439,482

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 47

「2913」
Huang Binhong
Stream And Mountain Discussion, 1948
ink and color on paper Paper Jing Xin | 31.2 x 153 cm
Estimate CNY 2,800,000 - 3,800,000
Estimate USD 387,360 - 525,703
Price CNY 18,400,000
Price USD 2,545,511
23 May 2024 China Guardian Beijing
1975 -

A total of 38 items were auctioned in mainland China in 2024

Total mainland sales: US$8,258,152

57 lots sold worldwide

Total global sales: US$11,621,199

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 97

「323」
Huang Yuxing
Holy Mountain With Swamp, 2017
oil painting Canvas | 200 x 300 cm
Estimate CNY 3,800,000 - 4,800,000
Estimate USD 526,725 - 665,337
Price CNY 10,925,000
Price USD 1,514,336
11 May 2024 China Guardian Beijing
1977 -

A total of 11 items will be auctioned in mainland China in 2024

Total mainland sales: US$4,187,430

13 pieces auctioned worldwide

Total global sales: US$4,219,842

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 222

「239」
Qiu Xiaofei
State-owned Property, 2010
oil painting Canvas | 300 x 380.5 cm
Estimate CNY 4,500,000 - 6,500,000
Estimate USD 627,088 - 905,794
Price CNY 21,275,000
Price USD 2,947,566
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing
Artist Auction Records TOP 1
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing Refreshing Artist Auction Records
Artist Auction Records TOP 1
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing Refreshing Artist Auction Records
Artist Auction Records TOP 1
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing Refreshing Artist Auction Records
Artist Auction Records TOP 1
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing Refreshing Artist Auction Records
Artist Auction Records TOP 1
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing Refreshing Artist Auction Records


 

1983 -

A total of 12 items will be auctioned in mainland China in 2024

Total mainland sales: US$3,724,588

13 pieces auctioned worldwide

Total global sales: US$3,725,912

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 252

「216」
Chen Fei
Eyes With A Fierce Look (Diptych), 2010
Acrylic Canvas | 190 x 200 cm
Estimate CNY 6,800,000 - 8,800,000
Estimate USD 947,600 - 1,226,306
Price CNY 8,280,000
Price USD 1,147,160
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing
Artist Auction Records TOP 2
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing Become the second highest price of artist
Artist Auction Records TOP 2
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing Become the second highest price of artist
Artist Auction Records TOP 2
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing Become the second highest price of artist
Artist Auction Records TOP 2
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing Become the second highest price of artist
Artist Auction Records TOP 2
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing Become the second highest price of artist


 

1978 -


A total of 35 items will be auctioned in mainland China in 2024

Total mainland sales: US$3,683,278

44 lots auctioned worldwide

Total global sales: US$4,428,293

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 213

「235」
Chen Ke
Clown On The Haystack, 2011
oil painting Canvas | 180 x 350 cm
Estimate CNY 3,000,000 - 5,000,000
Estimate USD 418,059 - 696,765
Price CNY 6,900,000
Price USD 955,967
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing
Artist Auction Records TOP 2
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing Become the second highest price of artist
Artist Auction Records TOP 2
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing Become the second highest price of artist
Artist Auction Records TOP 2
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing Become the second highest price of artist
Artist Auction Records TOP 2
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing Become the second highest price of artist
Artist Auction Records TOP 2
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing Become the second highest price of artist


 

1974 -

A total of 34 items were auctioned in mainland China in 2024

Total mainland transaction value: US$3,274,217

38 items auctioned worldwide

Total global sales: US$3,698,884

2024 Global Artist Ranking No. 254

「237」
Ouyang Chun
King's Mountain 1 (Triptych), 2006
oil painting Canvas | 190 x 130 cm
Estimate CNY 4,800,000 - 6,800,000
Estimate USD 668,894 - 947,600
Price CNY 5,750,000
Price USD 796,639
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing
Artist Auction Records TOP 3
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing Become the third highest price of artist
Artist Auction Records TOP 3
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing Become the third highest price of artist
Artist Auction Records TOP 3
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing Become the third highest price of artist
Artist Auction Records TOP 3
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing Become the third highest price of artist
Artist Auction Records TOP 3
18 Nov 2024 China Guardian Beijing Become the third highest price of artist

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