Who will be the top-selling artist by total auction sales in 2026?

$1,298.21 Vol.

Apr 1, 2027

Pablo Picasso51%

Other48%

Jean-Michel Basquiat2%

Andy Warhol<1%

Market overview

Market dates:

Market Period: From the publication date through July 23, 2026, at 2:50 PM UTC
Market Closing: April 1, 2027, at 3:59 AM UTC
Resolution Deadline: The resolution will be determined after market close, or earlier if the outcome is reached

Rules

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Market Context

This market will resolve according to the name of the listed artist who is ranked #1 in global fine art auction turnover for the 2026 calendar year according to the Artprice Annual Report covering 2026. If the Artprice Annual Report is not published by March 31, 2027, 11:59PM ET, or does not include a ranked list of top-selling artists by turnover, this market will resolve to "Other". This market will resolve according to the Artprice Annual Report, scheduled for release in early 2027, available at artprice.com or artmarket.com.