The data displays the leading artists worldwide in 2017, by auction revenue. Auction sales of works by Pablo Picasso reached approx. 446.4 million USD in 2017.
Artists’ performance at auctions worldwide – additional information
Works by renowned artists such as Picasso, Warhol and Bacon, will always demand the highest prices at auction due to their iconic statuses, the artistic legacies they forged during their lengthy careers and the rarity of works available to buy in the marketplace today.
Living artists, whose work is often available to buy at auction, can also demand high prices.
