# Ultra-Swanky Street Art Sotheby's, Christie's and Phillips De Pury Hold Street Art Auctions By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-01-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraswanky-street-art References: [blog.vandalog](http://blog.vandalog.com/2010/01/london-february-auctions/) & [christies](http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lot_details.aspx?from=searchresults&intObjectID=5290075&sid=fc6cfe92-8783-46d4-a8b1-72f29923d6df) The [auction hall of Sotheby’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectible-art), which has seen Monets and Picassos among other things, will be featuring the work of street artists like Barry McGee and Banksy. February will have something of a street art takeover at the major London auction houses. Of course, this isn’t just any street art. At projected prices of over $1 million, this is ultra-swanky street art. Among the pieces up for auction are Banksy’s ‘You Told That Joke Twice,’ featuring a clown being hauled off by police, and Barry McGee’s ‘Car boot,’ a sculpture of the trunk of a car filled with [spray paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusto). Check out the gallery for more ultraswanky street art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-end Street Art:** The rising demand for high-end street art presents an opportunity for luxury auction houses to tap into a new market. - **Price Surge in Street Art:** The projected prices of over $1 million for street art auctions indicate the potential for a lucrative investment opportunity in the art market. - **Street Art Market Expansion:** The inclusion of street art in major auction houses suggests the growing acceptance and mainstream appeal of this art form. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Auction Houses:** Auction houses like Sotheby's, Christie's, and Phillips De Pury can capitalize on the market demand for high-end street art by hosting specialized auctions and attracting affluent collectors. - **Luxury Art Market:** The luxury art market can benefit from the rising prices and growing interest in street art, expanding its offerings to cater to a wider range of buyers. - **Art Investment:** Investors looking for alternative investments can consider street art as a potentially disruptive opportunity to generate substantial returns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Museum Street Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piranha-tank.md) - [Snack Artwork Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester.md) - [Art House NFT Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sothebys-metaverse.md) - [Graffiti Culture Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970s-graffiti-today.md) - [Curated Pop Art Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joopiter.md) - [Collectibles-Focused Auction Departments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/department-x.md) - [Modern Art Design Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-auction.md) - [Collaborative Auction Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectible-art.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md)