US · International contemporary art platformChristie’s 20th/21st Century Autumn Auctions in Hong Kong took place from September 29 to 30, 2026. The event realized a total of HK$956,533,000, equivalent to US$121,918,767. This figure represents a hammer price 116% above the low estimate and marks a 17% increase compared to the previous year, according to Christie’s official statement.
The Day Sales segment of the auctions maintained strong momentum, achieving a 92% sell-through rate by lot. The hammer price for these sales reached 130% above the low estimate, indicating robust demand for the works offered during this portion of the event.
Collectors from 36 countries participated in the auctions, with the largest groups of buyers coming from Greater China and Southeast Asia. This international participation contributed to the overall success of the sales and highlighted the global appeal of the works presented.
A notable aspect of the auctions was the involvement of a new generation of collectors. Millennials and Generation Z accounted for 30% of the new buyers at the event, demonstrating the growing influence of younger collectors in the art market.
Following the Hong Kong auctions, Christie’s will continue its 20th/21st Century global sales series in London, Paris, and New York. Additionally, a sale is scheduled to take place in Shanghai on November 13, 2026, further extending the auction house’s activities in major international markets, as stated by Christie’s.
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