Auction season closing out 2024, a barometer for art market

In a competitive auction market, Smith & Singer announces a new Melbourne headquarters as the season of sales closes out 2024.
woman dressed in white holding an auction bidding paddle.

Using the momentum of the end of year auction season to gain advantage, Smith & Singer (formerly Sotheby’s) – which is recognised as Australia’s premium auction house – has announced the opening of a new permanent gallery space in Toorak, Melbourne.

Spokesperson David Mackay, said of the new showing rooms: “Set within the stunning and historic Darnlee mansion, this new location represents an extraordinary commitment to providing a world-class setting for the presentation and sale of significant works of art, sculpture and jewellery.”

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Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's National Visual Arts Editor. For a decade she worked as a freelance writer and curator across Southeast Asia and was previously the Regional Contributing Editor for Hong Kong based magazines Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. Prior to writing she worked as an arts manager in America and Australia for 14 years, including the regional gallery, biennale and commercial sectors. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Twitter: @ginafairley Instagram: fairleygina