Sotheby's Investor Briefing
Market growth in recent years has largely been driven by the creation of global wealth in "New Markets" (defined as
markets outside America and Europe)
NEW MARKETS AND NEW WEALTH
DRIVING GROWTH IN GLOBAL ART MARKET
"New Markets" now account for almost 30% of worldwide buying vs. 5-10% twenty years ago
All indicators point to continued growth in the participation of the "New Markets" in the global art market
Buyer Mix at Sotheby's
Aggregate Auction Sales (US$ in millions)
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
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2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Geographical Composition of Luxury Markets
New
Markets
■ Europe
¹ Source: Inside the 2013 Billionaires List: Facts and Figures (Forbes article dated
Sotheby's
30%
30%
41%
Sotheby's Buyer
Mix 2012
America
04-Mar-2013)
43%
26%
31%
Forbes
Billionaires¹
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