Trade and private buyers compete vigorously for the most desirable pieces… with mixed results
There were auction highs and lows during New York’s March Asia week that saw Sotheby’s (20/15/10% buyer’s premium) and Christie’s (17.5/10% buyer’s premium) hosting eight sales in four days, from March 19-22.
The auctions were once again characterised by private and trade buyers competing for the quality fre…