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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
The Flacks Family Collection II: Curtain Call
Christie's is pleased to present The Flacks Family Collection: Curtain Call, on 12 May, celebrating the return of Christie's Chinese art sales to London. Featuring exceptional examples of Chinese furniture, works of art and contemporary Chinese ink painting from the collection of Marcus and Deborah Flacks, the sale marks the couple's retirement from the field of Chinese furniture and the continuation of their artistic journey. Among the highlights is a rare 17th?century huanghuali wine table, distinguished by its sophisticated construction techniques and innovative design; a masterfully conceived Ming?dynasty huanghuali chair with elegant S?curved spindles; and a large ink painting of a taihu stone by Liu Dan, entitled Auspicious Cloud, commissioned by the Flacks and reflecting their early and influential championing of contemporary Chinese ink painting. .
Magnificent Jewels
Our Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva features a curated selection of historic and modern jewellery from all periods, alongside creations by the world?s leading houses, including Cartier, Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels, JAR and many more. This season, the sale is led by The Ocean Dream, an exceptional Fancy Vivid Blue Green diamond weighing 5.50 carats, the largest fancy vivid blue-green diamond ever recorded, setting the tone for a luxury sale defined by rarity. Highlights include some outstanding Art Deco masterpieces by Cartier and Boucheron, an important selection of coloured gemstones, natural pearls and a menagerie of Cartier creations, amongst many other fine jewels. .
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. .Past Auctions from Christie's
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