Industry data

Noonans was the dominant player in the London coins and medals auction market in 2023 with a market share of almost 32%, ATG’s exclusive annual special report reveals.

Total sales across London coin and medals auctions were £61.6m in 2023, just a fraction down on 2022’s record aggregate

Auction firms in France followed a more traditional course in 2023 according to the latest figures.

Entertainment memorabilia specialist auction house Propstore held some of the most successful sales of 2023.

Jewellery, watches and luxury goods have become a key battleground in the regions. A persistently strong market has brought competition from specialist departments and the arrival of new designated auction firms based in and around the London area.

In Ireland, Adam’s of Dublin held 32 auctions over the course of 2023, raising a hammer total of €13.8m (£12m) which was up from €12.6m in 2022.

Regional firms report that while big buyers remain active the middle level is challenging

Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Bonhams revealed mixed annual sales figures indicating the ups and downs of the art market in 2023.

Antiques dealerships and art galleries around the UK have grown by more than 31% in a decade, according to a new study.

The UK has recovered its second-place spot in the worldwide league table of art and antiques sales, according to the latest report into the global art market.