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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

Home Page

December 27, 2025 —

Home Page regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, vehicles & transportation. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Austin Auction Gallery

December 27, 2025 —

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

Taos Auction Company

December 27, 2025 —

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

Lyon & Turnbull

December 26, 2025 —

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

Copake Auction Inc.

December 26, 2025 —

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

Winter Associates Auctioneers & Appraisers

December 26, 2025 —

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

Scammell Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

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

Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood

December 26, 2025 —

Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood is hosting a Timed Auction of Ceramics, Works of Art, Handbags, Collectors items, Pictures, Books & Furniture from January 2 to January 11, 2026.

Jasper52

December 26, 2025 —

Chairish Auctions is hosting an auction featuring a wide array of items including antique to modern furniture, fine art, decorative objects, silver, Murano glass, porcelain, and jewelry. The auction includes Italian storage benches, Colonial Williamsburg sideboards, and art pieces such as a Raphael Soyer 1930s portrait and Jules Cavailles still life study. Collectors can find Georg Jensen sterling, Tiffany sterling objects, and Louis XV mirrors. The auction ends from New York, NY, US in 2 days. Another auction, "Best Discounts," offers vintage and designer home décor, Maitland-Smith treasures, and original oil paintings, ending in 9 days from New York, NY, US.

Gray's Auctioneers

December 26, 2025 —

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

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