Heritage Auctions Posts Historic $1.41 Billion First Half
Heritage Auctions has reached another milestone in its 50th anniversary year, reporting more than $1.41 billion in total sales through June 30 — the highest mid-year total in company history.
The world's largest collectibles auctioneer is now on pace for its sixth consecutive record-setting year following annual sales of more than $2.15 billion in 2025. But this remarkable first half tells a story that extends beyond record sales. It reflects a collecting landscape that continues to evolve in profound ways, as collectors increasingly pursue not only the greatest treasures of American history and fine art, but also the defining icons of popular culture. From the earliest sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. and the rarest Pokémon cards to Norman Rockwell masterworks, Revolutionary War artifacts and world-class numismatic rarities, Heritage continues to connect collectors with the objects that define our shared cultural history.
That breadth has long distinguished Heritage, but never more so than during its 50th anniversary year. New generations of collectors are entering the marketplace through video games, comics, trading cards and entertainment memorabilia, while longtime collectors continue to compete for museum-quality works of art, historical manuscripts, rare books and Americana. Together, those audiences are driving unprecedented demand across virtually every category Heritage offers.
"Crossing $1.4 billion during the first half of our 50th anniversary year speaks not only to the strength of today's market, but to the remarkable breadth of today's collector," says Heritage CEO and Co-Chairman Steve Ivy. "We're seeing new generations enter the market while longtime collectors continue to compete at the highest levels, driving extraordinary growth across categories."