This article is part of the Artnet Intelligence Report: Year Ahead 2026. Drawing on in-depth analysis of the past year’s market performance, the latest edition offers a data-driven snapshot of the art world today—from recent auction results to the artists shaping the global conversation.

1. Nathanaëlle Herbelin (b. 1989)

Nathanaëlle Herbelin, Max (2015-22). Courtesy of Phillips.

Auction Record: Max (2015-22)

Estimate: £25,000 to £35,000 ($26,000 to $39,000)

Sold For: £57,150 ($73,694)

Where & When: Phillips London, March 6, 2025

2. Poppy Jones (b. 1985)

Poppy Jones, Shell (2022). Courtesy of Phillips.

Auction Record: Shell (2022)

Estimate: £10,000 to £15,000 ($13,446 to $20,169)

Sold for: £45,150 ($60,709)

Where & When: Phillips London, October 18, 2025

3. Kathleen Ryan (b. 1984)

Kathyleen Ryan, Lady of Turquoise Country. (2019). Courtesy of Christie’s Images Ltd.

Auction Record: Lady of Turquoise Country (2019)

Estimate: $120,000 to $180,000

Sold for: $163,800

Where & When: Christie’s New York, May 15, 2025

4. Eva Helene Pade (b. 1997)

Eva Helene Pade, A Story to be Told #2 (ca. 2021). Courtesy of Christie’s Images Ltd.

Auction Record: A Story to be Told #2 (ca. 2021)

Estimate: HDK50,000 to HKD100,000 ($6,427 to $12,854)

Sold for: HDK533,400 ($68,567)

Where & When: Christie’s Hong Kong, September 27, 2025

5. A.M. Cassandre (1901–68)

A.M. Cassandre, poster for L’Intransigeant (1925). Courtesy of Van Sabben Auctions.

Auction Record:Poster for  L’Intransigeant (1925)

Estimate: €25,000 to €50,000 ($31,312 to $62,625)

Sold for:€252,000 ($315,631)

Where & When: Van Sabben Auctions, November 15, 2014

6. Georg Wilson (b. 1998)

Georg Wilson, This Changing Crow of Mine (2022). Courtesy of Phillips.

Auction Record: This Changing Crow of Mine (2022)

Estimate: £10,000 to £15,000 GBP ($13,446 to $20,169)

Sold for: £19,350 ($26,018)

Where & When: Phillips London, October 18, 2025

7. Ding Shilun (b. 1998)

Ding Shilun, The adoption of the maiden (2021). Courtesy of Phillips.

Auction Record: The adoption of the maiden (2021)

Estimate: £20,000 to £30,000 ($25,789 to $38,684)

Sold for: £114,300 ($147,388)

Where & When: Phillips London, March 6, 2025

Courtesy of Artnet Analytics.

 

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