Observations by Hermann Dittrich You love art. So do I. But lately, the high-end art market feels different. Economic storms hit hard. Inflation bites. Interest rates soar. Geopolitical fights rage on. Yet, collectors adapt. They now chase quality over hype. This is what we have observed: This shift creates a buyer’s market. No more wild bidding wars. Instead, smart choices rule. Let’s explore how crises reshape the high-end art market 2026. You’ll see clear trends. And opportunities emerge. Crisis Hits the Top End Hard Global sales dropped 12% in 2024. They hit $57.5 billion. That’s no small dip. However, the real pain shows at the peak.​ Works over $10 million…