Christie’s Hong Kong 20th/21st Century Autumn Sales Reach HK$957 Million

Christie’s 20th/21st Century Autumn Auctions in Hong Kong were held from 29 to 30 September 2026. The sales achieved a total of HK$956,533,000 (US$121,918,767), with the hammer price reaching 116% above the low estimate. This result marked a 17% increase compared to the previous year’s autumn auctions.

Collectors from 36 countries participated in the auctions. Buyers from Greater China and Southeast Asia led the participation, reflecting the regional interest in 20th and 21st century art. The auctions also saw a notable contribution from a new generation of collectors, with Millennials and Gen Z accounting for 30% of new buyers.

Christie’s highlighted its ongoing leadership in the Asian art market. The auction house emphasized its ability to present world-class 20th and 21st century art in the region, reinforcing its position in the market.

By bringing exceptional works from its global salerooms to Hong Kong, Christie’s offers collectors an international perspective. This approach also supports Hong Kong’s role as a major art market hub in Asia.

In addition to public auctions, Christie’s provides Private Sales and a comprehensive range of services. These include art appraisal, financing through Christie’s Art Finance, and educational opportunities for clients.

Christie’s maintains a physical presence in nearly 50 countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Its flagship international salerooms are located in London, New York, Hong Kong, Paris, and Geneva, where free public pre-sale exhibitions are held for objects being offered at auction.

The 20th/21st Century global sales will continue in London, Paris, and New York. Additionally, a sale in Shanghai is scheduled for 13 November 2026, further extending Christie’s activities in the Asian market.

Christie’s regularly leads the auction world in market share across numerous categories, with record-breaking sales and a focus on great collections. The auction house has sold three out of the five most important single-owner collections in history, achieved the world record price for an artwork at auction, and set numerous records across all categories.