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Curated analysis, auction previews, artist spotlights, and provenance deep-dives. published weekly for Earth Inc. members.
Market Intelligence
African Contemporary at Christie's London - Q1 2026 Results
Total sales volume reached $42.3m, up 18% year-on-year. Works authenticated to a verifiable standard commanded a 34% premium over unverified lots. Collector demand from UAE-based buyers now accounts for 28% of total volume.
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Artist Spotlight
Amoako Boafo: Secondary Market Momentum Continues
Three works exceeded estimate by 2× at Sotheby's New York. The artist's market has doubled since 2023. Works authenticated to ENORA trade at a consistent 34% premium over non-verified lots.
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Regulatory Watch
UK HMRC: Art as Alternative Asset - New Reporting Rules
From April 2026, works valued above £50,000 require provenance documentation for CGT purposes. Earth Inc. COA is recognised as qualifying evidence under the new guidance.
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Auction Preview
Sotheby's Africa Now: Preview of May 2026 Sale
Sixteen works from eight artists. Six are authenticated to ENORA. Highlights include a large-format Njideka Akunyili Crosby estimated at $4.2m–6.8m.
Valuation Report
Aboudia Market Report: Price Trajectory and Demand Analysis
Full 24-month price history, demand curve analysis, and forward valuation model. Includes comparable sales data from Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips.
Due Diligence
Provenance Deep-Dive: Identifying Red Flags at Auction
A practical guide to provenance verification for diaspora collectors. Includes a checklist of red flags, recommended questions to ask sellers, and how to request an Earth Inc. COA cross-check.
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