Picasso maintains a slim lead in trader sentiment at 51.5% thanks to his unmatched auction volume so far in 2026, with over 3,400 lots generating roughly $671 million amid steady supply from estates and private collections. This sheer quantity of works, a hallmark of his vast oeuvre, outweighs Basquiat’s stronger per-lot results—including a $52.7 million sale in May—keeping the “Other” category competitive at 46.5%. Warhol’s minimal 0.2% share reflects softer momentum relative to historical benchmarks. Fall evening sales at major houses could still swing totals, as high-value modern and contemporary results often concentrate late in the year.