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Sotheby's Specialist Uses AI for Art Price Prediction and Cataloging

Kelly Shen, an art intelligence specialist at Sotheby's, employs algorithms to forecast artwork prices and categorize pieces. Her approach considers market trends and the popularity of artists to inform these predictions and cataloging efforts. AI

IMPACT AI integration in art valuation and cataloging may streamline processes and provide new insights into market trends for collectors and auction houses.

RANK_REASON The item describes the application of AI tools within a specific industry (art sales) rather than a core AI development or release.

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Sotheby's Specialist Uses AI for Art Price Prediction and Cataloging

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    📰 Kelly Shen, an art intelligence specialist at Sotheby’s, uses algorithms to predict prices and catalog artworks based on buying trends and artist popularity.

    📰 Kelly Shen, an art intelligence specialist at Sotheby’s, uses algorithms to predict prices and catalog artworks based on buying trends and artist popularity. 🔗 https://www. technologyreview.com/2026/08/2 5/1140908/art-and-algorithms-at-sothebys/ # Tech # AI