Art Leven Featured in AFR

Featured in the Australian Financial Review

Published October 29, 2025

Art auction house bets early-bird discount will get buyers in

By Elizabeth Fortescue

Art Leven gallery and auction context

Art Leven has been featured in the Australian Financial Review, with coverage examining a revised auction model designed to engage collectors through an early buyer incentive.

The article outlines the introduction of a reduced buyer’s premium for early participation, intended to encourage broader engagement and improve accessibility within the auction format.

This approach reflects a considered response to changing market conditions, positioning the model as both flexible and responsive to different levels of collector experience.

The initiative forms part of a broader commitment to developing transparent and adaptive frameworks for the presentation and sale of works.

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