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U.S. Art Market Rebounds, Posting a 23% Increase in Auction Sales
The U.S. art market regained momentum in 2025, with total auction sales rising 23% year-over-year to $3.17 billion, according to Bank of America's 2026 U.S. Art Market Report in partnership with ArtTactic®. The increase represents the market's first annual growth since 2022, signaling stabilization after more than two years of contraction.
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