Annual auction report: over 5 billion euros in bids for 2024!
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With the arrival of summer, it's time for the Conseil des maisons de vente's eagerly-awaited annual auction report: what's the outlook for 2024? © BEAUX ARTS & CIE, 2025 Amid a gloomy geopolitical climate and modest economic growth, French auctions are thwarting pessimistic forecasts and displaying unfailing robustness. The annual report of the Conseil des Maisons de Vente (CMV) paints a rather positive picture : the €5 billion mark for auctions excluding fees has been passed for the first time, marking an 8.5% increase on 2023. The figures speak for themselves : €3 .7 billion worth of lots were sold via the Internet ( +8%), while €1 .7 billion went to foreign buyers. Professional demographics are also following
