保利文化于2019年8月19日发布中期业绩公告，分部业务中剧院管理和影城业务均录得良好表现，同时，作为行业龙 头的拍卖业务创下古董珍玩交易额历史新高。具体来看看。 1、营收、毛利双增长，盈利能力稳定 再来看看分部业务收入情况。 保利文化主营业务为：1）艺术品经营与拍卖；2）演出与剧院管理；3）影院投资管理，这也是公司三大核心收入业 务。 截止至2019年上半年，（如下图）演出及剧院管理分部收入大幅增长19.6%，影院投资业务分部收入略有增长0.3%， 而受经济环境影响艺术品拍卖分部收入有所下降，但是，据业绩公告披露，公司古董珍玩成交额于期内创下历史新 高。 根据中期报公布，截至2019年6月30日，保利文化实现营业收入约17.5亿元人民币（单位下同），同比增加4.8%；毛 利同比增加 6%至6.2亿元；毛利率略有增长至35.2%；归母净利润0.82亿元；截至2019年上半年，集团实现每股基本盈 利0.33元。（如下图） 财务稳定性方面，保利文化拥有现金及现金等价物约为12.14亿元，加上贸易应收款项、拍卖保证金和按金、预付款项 及其他应收款项，总计约43.59亿元人民币，可完全覆盖借款，负债结构合理，财务稳定 ...

预计阅读时长 6 mins umminning Baymunim 拓市场、办晚宴、全球化，看拍卖行如何营销 「稀缺」。 欢迎来到今天的咖啡豆回复时间。听友「可露丽」提到，11 月，一幅由克林姆特创作的肖像画，以 2 亿多美 元的价格拍出，创下苏富比成交金额纪录的同时，还成为了有史以来第二贵的艺术品，仅次于 2017 年，在佳 士得落槌卖出的达芬奇油画《救世主》。「可露丽」很好奇，为什么一谈到拍卖生意，好像就绕不开苏富比和 佳士得这两大玩家？他们的市场地位究竟是什么样的？ 其实，就像我们的这位听友一开始提到的，苏富比和佳士得，确实在全球拍卖市场形成了「双头垄断」。瑞银 的一份报告显示，去年，这两家拍卖行一共占据了整个行业公开拍卖总额的一半。尽管他们都在加速拓展奢侈 品拍卖，但艺术品销售仍然是他们的收入基本盘。 不过，这两家拍卖行在诞生之初，还不是现在这样「大而全」的运作模式。1744 年，英国伦敦的一位书商， 率先创立苏富比，还举办了书籍拍卖会。随后，佳士得 1766 年在伦敦成立，专注于艺术品和家具的拍卖。由 于创始人与当时的英国贵族、报刊老板以及各路富有的商人们，都是亲密的朋友，佳士得拍卖行也成了上流人 士 ...

Core Insights - Sotheby's has opened its new global headquarters in the iconic Breuer building on Madison Avenue, marking a significant milestone in the company's history and a return to a prestigious location [3][10] - The opening exhibition features notable collections, including The Leonard A. Lauder Collection and works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, highlighting the company's commitment to showcasing exceptional art [3][7] Group 1: New Headquarters - The Breuer building's inauguration symbolizes a new chapter for Sotheby's, emphasizing its architectural beauty and historical significance [3][4] - The building has undergone extensive renovations to enhance its interior spaces while preserving its original design, ensuring it remains a landmark for future generations [5][9] - Herzog & de Meuron collaborated with PBDW Architects to create top-tier gallery spaces that cater to Sotheby's diverse offerings, including flexible auction areas and a new high-end restaurant [4][9] Group 2: Exhibitions and Auctions - The opening season includes major exhibitions featuring works from The Leonard A. Lauder Collection and other significant private collections, free to the public until November 17 [3][7] - A series of high-profile evening auctions will take place from November 18 to 21, showcasing contemporary and modern art [3][10] - The Breuer building's design allows for versatile exhibition spaces, enhancing the visitor experience and accommodating various events [9][10]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the evolution of the Chinese auction industry from the 1990s, highlighting the contributions of Chen Dongsheng, the founder of China Guardian Auctions and Taikang Insurance Group, and the significance of the ongoing exhibition "Unfinished Time" at the Taikang Art Museum, which focuses on contemporary Chinese art from the 1980s to 1990s [1][4]. Group 1: Development of the Auction Industry - Chen Dongsheng founded China Guardian Auctions in 1992 during a time when the auction industry was largely unrecognized and unclear in its future [7]. - The establishment of a complete auction system in China has been a collaborative effort between market participants and the government, with China Guardian playing a pivotal role in this development [9]. - Early challenges included overcoming public skepticism about the auctioning of cultural relics, which was seen as potentially encouraging looting [9]. Group 2: Cultural Heritage and Artifacts - China Guardian has facilitated the return of significant cultural artifacts, such as "The Return of the Outbound Song," which filled a gap in the Palace Museum's collection [10]. - The auction house has also played a role in the return of other important items, including a rare set of Song dynasty books and a manuscript by the first emperor of the Southern Song dynasty [10]. Group 3: Taikang Art Museum - The Taikang Art Museum, founded by Chen Dongsheng, has been dedicated to supporting contemporary art and young artists for over 20 years, providing exhibition opportunities without commercial conditions [11]. - The museum's unique approach is rooted in academic rigor, focusing on building a collection based on art history rather than commercial pressures [11]. Group 4: Art Appreciation and Market Trends - Chen Dongsheng emphasizes the importance of developing a personal aesthetic judgment in art appreciation, noting that understanding art is a gradual process [13]. - The evolution of art from realism to contemporary forms reflects broader societal changes, with artists expressing diverse perspectives that may not align with mainstream views [14].