Record Results and Rising Demand: A Breakthrough Moment for Great Estate Auctions
Andy Warhol, John Wayne. Estimate $50,000–75,000. Sold for $136,250 in the Winter Great Estate Auction.
2025 marked a defining year for Magnusson Art Group, with record-setting results that established a new benchmark for regional auction performance. Across categories, bidder participation surged to more than four times 2023 levels, average lot values climbed significantly, and our Great Estate Auctions emerged as a powerful driver of demand.
That momentum accelerated into 2026. Our Winter Great Estate Auction achieved the highest total in company history—more than six times the results of comparable sales just two years earlier. Strong sell-through rates, competitive bidding, and a rapidly expanding national audience continue to push results upward, creating exceptional opportunities for consignors.
Year-over-year performance tells a compelling story. Since 2023, totals within our Great Estate Auction series have risen more than tenfold, reflecting both increased visibility and a deeper, more engaged bidder base. Collectors are discovering that exceptional property presented in a well-curated regional sale can achieve strong prices in today’s market.
Inexperienced buyers from countries that are new to the art market turn to auction houses, not dealers, when they begin to buy art.
–Cristina Ruiz, Vanity Fair
With an expanding national reach and a proven track record of results, Magnusson Art Group’s Great Estate Auctions have become a trusted platform for presenting important collections and individual works alike. As we look ahead to our upcoming sales, we invite collectors, estates, and institutions to take advantage of this growing market momentum.
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