← Back to News · Back to Map
Holiday Art Auctions Heat Up as Year Ends
Art auction hero banner

The final week of the calendar year is shaping up as a bustling period for art auctions, with a clear shift toward online and timed formats. On December 27, Art Legacy Auctions launches its holiday art auction, offering a curated selection of contemporary pieces and inviting bidders worldwide to compete in a timed online event. This early finish sets the tone for the week, highlighting the growing appetite for digital participation.

The next major milestone arrives on December 29, when Auctioneum Ltd in East Bristol and Bath concludes a timed auction dedicated to 20th‑century and contemporary art. The catalogue features works ranging from post‑war abstraction to modern realism, underscoring a market focus on mid‑century movements that continue to attract strong collector interest.

December 30 brings a live art auction hosted by Rhoswens, showcasing a modern and traditional collection that blends recent studio practice with established historical pieces. The live format, streamed to a global audience, reflects a hybrid approach that merges the immediacy of in‑person bidding with the reach of online platforms.

Closing the year on December 31, Kunst‑ & Auktionshaus Schloss Hagenburg GmbH wraps up Auction 116, an event that pairs art with antique furnishings, emphasizing the continued appeal of mixed‑era collections that offer both aesthetic and decorative value.

Looking ahead into 2026, several notable art auctions are slated to continue the momentum. GRISEBACH GmbH will run an online‑only modern and contemporary art auction, while HanseArt GmbH & Co. KG plans its 12th timed art auction, both targeting collectors seeking cutting‑edge works. Additionally, Art + Object will present an online sale of Robert Kipniss prints and paintings, and Art Legacy Auctions will host a live holiday art auction, reinforcing the seasonal trend of high‑profile, time‑sensitive sales.

Overall, the schedule reveals three key trends: a preference for timed online events that accommodate global bidders, sustained interest in 20th‑century and contemporary art, and a growing blend of live streaming with traditional auction houses. As the year closes, the art market appears poised for a dynamic finish, driven by digital accessibility and a diversified catalogue of works.

Based on 739 digest summaries · Generated December 27, 2025

McAfee Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

McAfee Auctions regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, business & industrial. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Guernsey's

December 26, 2025 —

Guernsey's regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, sports & outdoors. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Guyette & Deeter

December 27, 2025 —

Guyette & Deeter regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, sports & outdoors. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

December 27, 2025 —

⠀ regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, tools & workshop. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

DESA Unicum

December 26, 2025 —

DESA Unicum regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, jewelry & watches. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

John Nicholson's

December 26, 2025 —

John Nicholson's regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, electronics & gadgets. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Galerie Kornfeld

December 26, 2025 —

Galerie Kornfeld regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, business & industrial. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Auktionshaus PBA

December 26, 2025 —

Auktionshaus PBA regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, gaming & consoles. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

MacLean & Associates

December 26, 2025 —

MacLean & Associates regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, services. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Silverlake Auction

December 27, 2025 —

Silverlake Auction regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, livestock & agriculture. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Guyette and Deeter

December 27, 2025 —

Guyette and Deeter regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, sports & outdoors. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Campo & Campo

December 26, 2025 —

Campo & Campo regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, tools & workshop. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

David Lay Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

David Lay Auctions regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, jewelry & watches. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Smith & Singer

December 27, 2025 —

Smith & Singer regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, health & beauty. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Plato Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

Plato Auctions regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, business & industrial. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Auctify - World’s #1 Auction Site Builder