Filippa Voigt
she/her
Valuing Art: Addressing the Price Disparity in Auction Sales of Work by Women Impressionists
“Paintings by female artists sell at an unconditional discount of 42.1%” (Adams et al., 2021). This figure illustrates my research into price disparity in today’s European auction market. As a result of systematic disadvantages, Impressionist artists such as Berthe Morisot and Mary Cassatt have long been overlooked and undervalued. I examine the increasing visibility and recognition of women artists through my case study on the international auction house Christie’s, while also exploring what actions are needed to further address the price imbalance in the auction market. This reflects my wider interest in the intersection of art and economics, and in advocating for gender equality in culture and society, using my voice to amplify marginalised artists’ stories.
Following graduation from NCAD, my intention is to develop this research further through international internships and postgraduate study in arts management, digital communication, or curatorial studies.
Research
In the Garden at Maurecourt by Berthe Morisot, 1884, oil on canvas, Women Impressionists exhibition, Dublin.
The Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Sector 2014-2024. The Art Basel and UBS Art Market Report 2025.