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Christie's is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service, expertise and global reach. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's has since conducted the greatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries providing a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie's offers around 350 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Christie's also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories, with emphasis on Post-War & Contemporary, Impressionist & Modern, Old Masters and Jewellery.
Christie's has a global presence in 46 countries, with 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Z�rich, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. More recently, Christie's has led the market with expanded initiatives in growth markets such as Russia, China, India and the United Arab Emirates, with successful sales and exhibitions in Beijing, Mumbai and Dubai.
Upcoming Auctions from Christie's
Old Masters and 19th Century Paintings
Spanning six centuries of European art, the May Old Masters and 19th Century Paintings auction brings together significant works from the 15th to the early 20th century. The sale opens with a small devotional panel by the Master of the Magdalene Legend, recently restituted to the heirs of Richard Semmel. Further early Northern paintings from the collection of the late Ambassador Middendorf include an intimately scaled Virgin and Child by Adriaen Isenbrandt and a beautifully preserved panel from the Workshop of Albrecht Bouts. The Italian School is represented in depth, with works spanning the Renaissance through the Baroque. Leading the group is the only surviving portrait from Guido Reni’s first Roman period, depicting Cardinal Giacomo Sannesi. The selection also includes Astronomer holding a mirror by Luca Giordano, which incorporates a self-portrait of the artist; a monumental canvas by Giovanni Battista Langetti; and an oil sketch on paper by Annibale Carracci. The auction further presents a distinguished group of trompe l’œil paintings dating from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Long admired for their ability to deceive the eye, these works demonstrate the genre’s most inventive formats, including letter boards, cupboards, niches, tabletops and game pieces. From the landscapes of the Barbizon painters to the bustling cities of the Belle Époque, the sale also includes paintings that capture the elegance and transformational spirit of 19th-century modernity. Highlights include one of the versions of Jean?Léon Gérôme’s most recognisable composition, Sortie du bal masqué; a painting by William?Adolphe Bouguereau, offering a brilliant study of light; and works by Léon Augustin Lhermitte and Jean?François Raffaëlli with exceptional provenance. Additional highlights include paintings by Montague Dawson, Jean?Baptiste?Camille Corot, Jules?Joseph Lefebvre, Alphonse Mucha and Sir Alfred James Munnings.
London Jewels
Christie's London Jewels will offer a selection of fine antique and modern jewellery, ranging from the 18th century to the present day, as well as signed jewels and iconic designs from leading houses such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Bulgari. This sale will be exhibited at Christie's King Street, with highlights also on view at The Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva. .
Magnificent Jewels featuring the Azure Blue
Christie's New York is proud to present Magnificent Jewels featuring The Azure Blue. This sale features a remarkable selection of notable and important private collections including The Collection of Lorinda Payson de Roulet, The Collection of Agnes Gund, and Modern Icons: Jewels from an Important Family. The sale also features important philanthropic initiatives including Property from the Collection of Irene Roosevelt Aitken: Sold to Benefit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Frick Collection, and the Morgan Library & Museum, as well as The Joanna Carson Collection: A Legacy of Glamour and Giving. Together, these collections present a carefully curated spectrum of jewels from historic to contemporary eras. At the forefront of the sale is The Azure Blue, the largest Fancy Blue diamond ever to appear at auction. Weighing 31.62 carats, this extraordinary pear‑shaped diamond is distinguished by its exceptional presence and rarity. A further standout is a magnificent 5.04 carat Fancy Vivid Blue marquise‑cut diamond, with a color so intense that it ranks among the most remarkable blue diamonds of its size. Additional highlights include superb gemstones and magnificent diamonds, complemented by masterworks from the world's most esteemed houses, including Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, JAR, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels. .
A Treasured History: The Stream Family Coll.
A Treasured History: The Stream Family Collection tells the story of two remarkable women, Matilda Geddings Gray and her niece, Matilda Gray Stream. Their shared vision shaped one of the most extraordinary private collections of the 20th century. Assembled over decades and preserved within one family until now, this important group comes to auction for the first time. It brings together one of the finest museum-quality Fabergé collections in the world, alongside exceptional jewels from houses such as Cartier and Tiffany & Co., many unseen for generations. Highlights include exquisite hardstone flower studies by Fabergé, a silver tea service designed by Paulding Farnham and works by Diego Rivera, Edgar Degas, William-Adolphe Bouguereau and Jose Francisco Xavier de Salazar y Mendoza. Defined by a legacy of connoisseurship and close ties to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Stream Family Collection represents a rare blend of history, artistry and personal vision.
Design
This New York marquee week, Christie’s presents its dedicated Design auction — an international celebration of 20th‑ and 21st‑century design at its most refined. The sale brings together exceptional works by leading designers and artists from around the world, from iconic American figures such as Harry Bertoia to French visionaries including Diego Giacometti, Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, alongside celebrated Brazilian masters such as Joaquim Tenreiro. Together, these works illuminate the international scope and enduring influence of modern design.
Sublime Shadows: South Asian Art Collection
Sublime Shadows: South Asian Art from a Distinguished Collection presents an exceptional group of works assembled between the 1990s and early 2000s with a discerning eye and deep passion. The collection focuses on the artistic legacy of Bengal, led by rare and captivating paintings by Ganesh Pyne and the distinctive sculptural practice of Meera Mukherjee. A luminous 1971 canvas by V. S. Gaitonde anchors the sale, epitomising the non-objective, meditative style of the modern master. The 93-lot collection is further enriched by outstanding examples by K. K. Hebbar and Jogen Chowdhury, each representing significant strands within the evolving narrative of modern and contemporary South Asian art. Thoughtfully assembled and meticulously preserved, this catalogue offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire important and compelling works by leading artists from the region. .
Handbags Online
Handbags Online: The New York Edit features an exciting selection of handbags from Hermès, Chanel, Dior and more. Collectors will be delighted to find limited‑edition blue‑box must‑haves, including the current holy grail, the Quelle Idole/Kelly Doll, alongside timeless classics with whimsical twists from Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Dior. Of particular excitement is an iconic selection of Fendi Baguettes, featuring exceptional beadwork and embroidery. The auction will take place from 28 May to 11 June. Join us at Christie’s New York for a very special exhibition. With something for every collector, this is an opportunity not to be missed. .
Important Watches
Continuing Christie’s Watches exceptional spring sales, we are pleased to present June Important Watches at Christie’s Rockefeller Center, 12 June 2026. This season’s sale brings together an wonderful selection of timepieces defined by rarity, provenance, and cultural significance, spanning vintage icons, contemporary masterpieces, and historically important watches fresh to market. Highlights include an incredibly rare Patek Philippe Ref. 3448G ‘Red Dot’ with two cases, and a pair of very rare Patek Philippe Calatrava wristwatch commissioned by President Lyndon B. Johnson bearing the ‘Golden Rule’ to the dials. Also of note is a private collection of discerning wristwatches from The Collection of Todd Michael Glaser.
Les Arts Décoratifs
Christie’s is delighted to present The Château de Tournay Collection: Decorative Arts. Assembled over several decades by a discerning collector, this collection of exceptional works unfolds within a unique setting, the former residence of Voltaire, like a carefully preserved treasure. It embodies the refined elegance of eighteenth-century French taste, subtly enriched by the European openness of the Grand Tour. Royal and distinguished private furniture — by BVRB, Georges Jacob, or from the James de Rothschild collection — alongside eighteenth-century bronze sculptures and antique bronzes, silverware, tapestries, porphyry objects, twentieth-century design pieces, and contemporary art, all harmoniously converse to form an ensemble where each work, chosen for its provenance, rarity, and grace, tells the same story. Complementing this living décor is a remarkable library of rare books, a reflection of a passionate and erudite bibliophile (sale on 18 June). This exceptional, coherent, and luminous collection, in which taste is expressed as a true art of living, will be offered at Christie’s Paris on 17 June.
Treasured History: Stream Family Coll. Online
A singular American collecting story unfolds in A Treasured History: The Stream Family Collection — a story of two remarkable women, Matilda Geddings Gray and her niece, Matilda Gray Stream, whose shared vision shaped one of the most extraordinary private collections of the 20th century. Assembled over decades and preserved within one family until now, this important group comes to auction for the first time. It brings together a diverse collection of Fabergé and Russian works of art, including porcelain, enamel and silver objects, alongside exceptional jewels, featuring a group of whimsical and unique animal brooches from houses such as Cartier and Tiffany & Co. Highlights also include an exquisite Royal Copenhagen Porcelain ‘Flora Danica’ Service, a 14kt Gold Martini Set by Tiffany & Co., John James Audubon’s The Birds of America, and works by Ludwig Bemelmans, George Romney and Edward Ladell. Defined by a legacy of connoisseurship and a close connection to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Stream Family Collection represents a rare convergence of history, artistry and personal vision.Past Auctions from Christie's
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