1. Sotheby's Reports Record Results for 2022, Despite Lower-Than-Projected Sales Figures. Sotheby's has released annual figures claiming record results for 2022, with projected sales of $8 billion, the highest in the company's 278-year history. However, a closer look at the figures reveals that actual art and luxury sales as of December 14 were $6.4 billion, down 7% from the previous year. In or..