Encouraging signals for the art market. The reported uptick in annual sales at Christie’s and Sotheby’s suggests renewed confidence among top-tier collectors, even amid broader economic uncertainty. Sotheby’s standout season—bolstered by the headline-grabbing Gustav Klimt sale—underscores how blue-chip masterpieces continue to command strong demand. Overall, these results point to a resilient high-end market and offer cautious optimism for market watchers heading into the next auction cycle.