Christie's
Christie's
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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
Exceptional Sale: Masterworks Across Cultures
Christie's is honoured to present The Exceptional Sale: Masterworks Across Cultures, taking place in London this June. This auction brings together some of the most extraordinary expressions of human creativity, craftsmanship and taste, celebrating objects that have shaped — and continue to define — cultural heritage across the world. Carefully curated, the sale spans the prehistoric world to the early modern era, encompassing natural history, antiquities, sculpture, decorative arts, books, Russian works of art, as well as masterpieces from the Indian and Asian worlds. United by exceptional quality and cultural significance, these works transcend time. Many carry remarkable histories, enhanced by distinguished provenance and associations with notable collectors, historic figures and great collections. Leading the auction is an important Egyptian Limestone Pair Statue of the Royal Acquaintances Nebefwy and Mes-sat, dating to the Old Kingdom, Mid to Late 5th Dynasty, circa 2400–2300 B.C. (estimate on request). The sculpture depicts Nebefwy and his wife Mes-sat standing closely together on an integral plinth, their forms united in one of the most elegant expressions of Old Kingdom private funerary sculpture. The hieroglyphic inscription identifies the couple and their son, Meh-er-nefer, who is recorded as the dedicant of the monument in honour of his parents. The statue is recorded at Hovingham Hall in North Yorkshire since 1778 and carries an exceptional provenance extending from Sir James Porter, British Ambassador in Constantinople, to King George III, who subsequently gifted it to Thomas Worsley. Both rare and evocative, the Hovingham Hall pair statue stands as a powerful example of Old Kingdom elite portraiture and one of the most important early Egyptian sculptures to enter a British collection. Explore our Classic Week auctions in London. .
Antiquities & Natural History
Christie’s is proud to present Ancient Wonders: Antiquities and Natural History for the first time this Classic Week. Works from ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East are offered alongside dinosaurs, fossils and meteorites, spanning four millennia of human achievement and 2.5 billion years of Earth’s history. This sale juxtaposes creations from deep geological time with the craftsmanship of humankind, appealing to the scholar, scientist and aesthete alike. Highlights from the Mediterranean world include a majestic Egyptian limestone lion‑head sculptor’s model from the Late to early Ptolemaic periods (c.380–300 BC), a resplendent Greek bronze helmet of Attic‑Boeotian type from the Late Hellenistic period (c.2nd–1st century BC), and an elegant selection of ancient jewellery. The Natural History section is led by a remarkable Triceratops skull — from one of the most famous dinosaur species, and among the most recognisable skulls of any animal, living or extinct. Together, these works — whether shaped by human hands or by immense forces of nature — offer collectors a unique opportunity to engage with the origins of artistic expression and the enduring human impulse to admire the wonders of the ancient world. All works will be on view at Christie’s King Street from 26 June to 1 July as part of the Classic Week series of sales and exhibitions.
The Jim Irsay Collection: Icons of History
On 1 July, in honour of the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence, Christie’s will present The Americana Collection of the Late Jim Irsay in a landmark live auction. Led by a copy of the monumental 1823 Stone engraving of the Declaration of Independence, the collection brings together important letters, documents and artefacts spanning the birth of the nation through to the dawn of the 21st century. From John Hancock and George Washington to Franklin Roosevelt and John Kennedy, the sale continues Christie’s celebration of American history in this significant anniversary year.Past Auctions from Christie's
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