Auction sales fall 6% in the first half, raising fears of an art market shift
1. Auction sales fell 6% in 2025's first half, lowest in a decade. 2. Global concerns weigh on art investment despite record wealth among top 10%. 3. Generational shift in wealth may signal structural change in the art market. 4. Younger collectors favor online sales, with luxury goods sales growing. 5. Jewelry sales surged 68%, reflecting new wealth distribution towards younger generations.