Art Market Moods: Who Might Lead Auction Sales

Many observers currently feel that Pablo Picasso is likely to become the top‑selling artist in auction totals, while Andy Warhol and Jean‑Michel Basquiat are seen as less likely to claim that spot.

When it comes to individual works, opinions are mixed. For Alma Thomas’s “Red Mums Display”, the crowd is divided but leans slightly toward the idea that it will bring a high price. Similar split feelings appear for Andy Warhol’s “Flowers” and Roy Lichtenstein’s “Green Head”, with a modest tilt toward expecting a strong sale price.

Looking ahead, expectations lean against the Salvator Mundi being shown publicly in the near future, and also against Banksy sharing a new post on Instagram soon.

People keep watching auction houses and social media for clues, waiting to see if the early hunches hold true as events unfold.