A Market-Informed Curation of Influence, Investment, and Art World Reverence.
Top-Selling Artists Art Basel 2025: The Market Makers Behind the Momentum
Fresh from the global epicenter of contemporary art, The Basel Edit presents a lens on the top-selling artists Art Basel 2025 brought into sharp focus. This curated selection distills the fair’s most pivotal sales moments into a refined narrative—celebrating the visionaries whose works dominated the booths and redefined collector demand. It’s not just a market snapshot, but a curatorial tribute to influence in motion.
Why the Top-Selling Artists of Art Basel 2025 Matter
At a fair where cultural currency meets commercial power, these top-selling artists became the pulse of Art Basel 2025. This edit reflects a collector’s desire to acquire works that are not only visually captivating but also deeply embedded in contemporary art’s evolving legacy. From expressive abstraction to conceptual minimalism, these selections speak to market confidence and creative foresight.
Art Basel’s 2025 Standouts: The Artists Who Defined the Fair
Each of these artists made waves not just with their sales—but with their continued ability to shape the conversation:
- Gerhard Richter, whose iconic abstractions continue to affirm his standing among the world’s most collected artists.
- Georg Baselitz, celebrated for his emotionally charged, upside-down figurations that challenge visual perception.
- James Rosenquist, whose posthumous acclaim generated powerful momentum for his large-scale Pop works.
- Alex Katz, a perennial favorite whose timeless portraits radiated clarity and collected confidence.
- Rashid Johnson, whose materially rich and culturally resonant works created buzz through placements with Hauser & Wirth and White Cube.
Together, these names represent the top-selling artists Art Basel 2025 placed in global spotlight.
The Power of Gallery Representation at Art Basel 2025
Backing each of these artists were the world’s most influential galleries—David Zwirner, Pace, Thaddaeus Ropac, Hauser & Wirth, and White Cube. Their presence underscored the significance of these market movers, turning curated booths into stages for both acquisition and acclaim.
A Curated Investment in Cultural and Financial Value
The works featured in The Basel Edit are more than sales highlights—they are layered investments. Each piece reflects not only strong market performance but also curatorial rigor and cultural impact. For collectors seeking alignment between personal taste and long-term value, this curation offers a nuanced approach to building legacy collections.
Art Designed to Anchor Contemporary Interiors
These pieces, while institutionally relevant, are also aesthetically commanding. Monumental and minimal, expressive yet exacting, they are ideal for homes and spaces where art is integral to the design narrative. Whether placed in a coastal residence or a city penthouse, these works deliver presence—and purpose.
Step into The Basel Edit, where the top-selling artists of Art Basel 2025 redefine what it means to curate with intention.
Explore the Collection.
Mehdi Ghadyanloo ‘Escape to Destiny’ 2016, Hand-Finished Screenprint in Colours on Wove Paper
Sterling Ruby ‘EXHM/DS32’ 2011, Collage and Urethane on Cardboard
Georg Baselitz ‘Serpentine (Blue)’ 2022, Etching with Sugar Lift Aquatint on Wove Paper
Mehdi Ghadyanloo ‘Untitled’ 2021, Acrylic and Oil on Canvas, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Njideka Akunyili Crosby ‘Blend In – Stand Out’ 2020, Offset Lithograph on Paper, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Elizabeth Peyton ‘Colin (de Land)’ 2018, Lithograph, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Mária Svarbová ‘Swimming’ 2016, Archival Pigment Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Michaël Borremans ‘Bad News’ 2008, Offset Lithograph, Ed. of 60, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Gerhard Richter ‘Ohne Titel’ 1999, Oil on Photograph, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Robert Longo ‘Jules, from Men in the Cities’ 2002, Lithograph, Ed. of 120, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Alex Katz ‘Homage to Monet (Triptych)’ 2019, Archival Pigment Print on Innova Etching Cotton Rag 315 gsm Fine Art Paper, Hand-Signed by the Artist, Ed. of 100, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Chris Ofili ‘Pink Afternoon’ 2021, Etching on Suminagashi Painting, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Flora Yukhnovich ‘Syrinx’ 2024, Giclée on Somerset Photosatin Paper with Deckled Edges, Ed. of 100, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Ewa Juszkiewicz ‘Ginger Locks’ 2021, Archival Pigment Print on Cotton Paper, Ed. of 75, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Rashid Johnson ‘Untitled (Seascape)’ 2023, 9-color Silkscreen Resist with Hand-Applied Pigment, Ed. 1/51 + 15AP
Alexander Calder ‘Untitled’ 1972, Lithograph on Paper, Ed. of 75, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Nairy Baghramian ‘Dwindler_Gush’ 2018, 2 Parts; Paint, Glass, Zinc Coated Metal, Colored Epoxy Resin
Lee Ufan ‘Untitled’ 1996, Watercolor on Paper, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Alex Katz ‘Straw Hat 3’ 2022, Archival Pigment Ink on on 315 GSM Fine Art Paper, Hand-Signed by the Artist, Artist’s Proof, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Ali Banisadr ‘The Rising Sun’ 2022 Color Etching from 8 Plates with Aquatint, Spitbite, Drypoint, and Burnisher on Hahnemuhle Copperplate Bright White 350 GSM Paper, Ed. of 35
Mehdi Ghadyanloo ‘Gravity Of Memories’ 2018, Screen Print on Paper, Ed. of 50
Bridget Riley ‘Splice’ 1975, Screenprint in Colours, on Wove, Ed. of 45
Martha Jungwirth ‘Der Bruder Eugene Manet (nach Edgar Degas)’ 2023, Oil on Paper on Canvas
Georg Baselitz ’45’ 1990, Woodcut on Paper, Ed. of 8800
Raqib Shaw ‘Carracci Bacchus’ 2019, Etching, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
William Eggleston ‘Untitled (Sign between two trees)’ ca. 1970-74, Dye Transfer Print, Ed. 3 of 15, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Mark Manders ‘Head with Rope’ 2017-2025, Painted Bronze, Painted Rope, Wood, Concrete, Glass, Ed. 3 of 1AP, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Salvo ‘Pianura (Lowland)’ 2006, Oil on Canvas, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Walter Price ‘Uh-Merica’ 2024, Acrylic, Gesso, and Chrome Pen on Canvas
Lucas Arruda ‘Untitled (from the Deserto-Modelo series)’ 2025, Oil on Canvas
Jonas Wood ‘White Flower with Grid’ 2024, 16 Colour Screenprint on Somerset Satin Radiant White 410gsm, Ed. of 100
Lesley Vance ‘Untitled’ 2025, Oil on Linen, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Miquel Barceló ‘L’arbre à Palabres’ 2022, Ceramic
Lee Bul ‘Untitled (Willing To Be Vulnerable – Velvet #23’ 2022, Mother-of-Pearl, Acrylic Panel, PVC Panel, Acrylic Paint, Collage on Silk Velvet
Neo Rauch ‘Feldzeichen’ 2023, Oil on Linen
Loie Hollowell ‘Red Earth’ 2021, Screenprint in Colours with Crushed Glass on Wove Paper, Ed. 38 of 50
Jack Whitten ‘Presence V’ 1994, Sumi Ink on Rice Paper
Pat Steir ‘Untitled’ 2011, Silkscreen in 8 colors, Ed. of 30, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
George Condo ‘Untitled’ 1989, Etching, Ed. of 55, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Louise Bourgeois ‘Le Lit Gros Édredon (with lips)’ 1997, Soft Ground Etching Aquatint, Drypoint, Engraving, and Roulette on Somerset Paper, Ed. of 100 + 15AP
Woody De Othello ‘Steppin Through The Night’ 2021, Color Aquatint and Softground Etching, Ed. of 40
Louise Bourgeois ‘Crochet II’ 1998, Mixografia® Print on Handmade Paper, Ed. of 50
Sean Scully ‘Place 5.24.94’ 1994, Oil on Paper, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Emilio Vedova ‘Per La Spagna ’60/’61’ 1960-1961, Ink, Tempera Paint, Pastel and Charcoal on Paper
Nicolas Party ‘Untitled’ 2016, Gouache on Paper, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Andra Ursuta ‘Terminal Figure’ 2025, Lead Crystal and Bronze
William Kentridge ‘Hope? On Special Offer’ 2022, Photogravure with Drypoint and Chine Colle on Hahnemühle Natural White 300gsm, Ed. of 28
Allison Katz ‘AKgraph (Mountain Time)’ 2025, Oil on Linen
Cai Guo-Qiang 蔡 国 强 ‘Yin-Yang Peonies’ 2019, Combines Pigment Print Techniques with Screenprint on Somerset Satin 410gsm paper, Ed. of 50, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Ha Chong-hyun ‘Conjunction 18-51 (P)’ 2021, Handmade Silk Screen, Ed. of 30, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Joseph Beuys ‘Genova’ 1976, Colour Serigraph on Picture Postcard of Genoa, Ed. 1/100 + 15AP, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Manoucher Yektai ‘Roses’ 1965, Oil on Canva
Cecilia Vicuña ‘Poeta y Leopardo de Nieve’ 1969 (printed 2022) Manual Silkscreen Printing on 285gr Rosaspina Paper from Casa Fabriano, Edition of 50 + 4AP Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Shara Hughes ‘It’s More than a Guilty Pleasure’ 2017, Archival Pigment Print in Uniquely Hand-Painted Artist’s Frame, Ed. of 50, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Pieter Vermeersch ‘Untitled’ 2012, Oil on Canvas, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Lisa Yuskavage ‘Rendezvous Behind the Artist’s Studio’ 2023, Oil on Linen
Danielle Orchard ‘A Fallow Field (Hand-Finished)’ 2024, Hand Finished, Gouache, Watercolor Pencil, Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuhle Museum Etching Paper, Ed. of 20
Tracey Emin ‘This is Forever’ National Portrait Gallery, 2024, 1 Colour Lithograph on Somerset Warm White 400 gsm, Ed. of 100, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Matthew Wong ‘A Dream’ 2019, Gliclee Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Shahzia Sikander ‘Uprooted’ 2021, Glass Mosaic, Ed. of 5, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
