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Holiday Art Auctions Heat Up as Year Ends
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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

Dore and Rees"

December 26, 2025 —

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

Dunbar Sloane Wellington

December 26, 2025 —

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

ComicConnect

December 26, 2025 —

ComicConnect regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, books, movies & media. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Dunbar Sloane Auctioneers

December 26, 2025 —

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

Barridoff Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

Barridoff Auctions regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, books, movies & media. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Material Culture

December 26, 2025 —

Material Culture regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Coutau-Begarie

December 26, 2025 —

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

Wickliff Auctioneers

December 26, 2025 —

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

Woolley & Wallis

December 26, 2025 —

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

Rafael Osona Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

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

Auctions in New Jersey

December 27, 2025 —

Bodnar's Auction is hosting a Kevin Smith Sale featuring props, memorabilia, costumes, art, and signed items on January 3, 2026. On January 7, 2026, a Toy Bank Single-Owner Estate Collection auction will take place. A Coin Auction Extravaganza featuring three collections of coins is scheduled for January 8, 2026.

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