Christie's

Christie's

Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

London, England 243,806 followers

Careers at the world's leading Art Business

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Founded in 1766, Christie’s is a world-leading art and luxury business. Renowned and trusted for its expert live and online auctions, as well as its bespoke private sales, Christie’s offers a full portfolio of global services to its clients, including art appraisal, art financing, international real estate and education. Christie’s has a physical presence in 46 countries, throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific, with flagship international sales hubs in New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris and Geneva. It also is the only international auction house authorized to hold sales in mainland China (Shanghai). Christie’s auctions span more than 80 art and luxury categories, at price points ranging from $200 to over $100 million. In recent years, Christie’s has achieved the world record price for an artwork at auction (Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvador Mundi, 2017), for a single collection sale (the Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller, 2018), and for a work by a living artist (Jeff Koons’ Rabbit, 2019). Christie’s Private Sales offers a seamless service for buying and selling art, jewellery and watches outside of the auction calendar, working exclusively with Christie’s specialists at a client’s individual pace. Recent innovations at Christie’s include the groundbreaking sale of the first NFT for a digital work of art ever offered at a major auction house (Beeple’s Everydays, March 2021), with the unprecedented acceptance of cryptocurrency as a means of payment. As an industry leader in digital innovation, Christie’s also continues to pioneer new technologies that are redefining the business of art, including the creation of viewing and bidding experiences that integrate augmented reality, global livestreaming, buy-now channels, and hybrid sales formats. Christie’s is dedicated to advancing responsible culture throughout its business and communities worldwide, including achieving sustainability through net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

Industry
Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
London, England
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1766
Specialties
Design

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    We are delighted to announce the results of The Henderson’s Inaugural sales. The first live auction at our new Asia Pacific headquarters. The Au Bak Ling Collection, was a ‘white-glove’ sale, achieving a 100% sell-through rate, with one of the lots selling for more than 3 times its record. A particular highlight was lot 5, a rare blue and white pear shaped bottle vase that sold for a total of HK$27,600,000/ US$3,563,533. As a result of this memorable collection, the total sales reached an impressive HK$87 million/US$11.2 million. Similarly, the 20th/21st Century Inaugural Evening Sale was a resounding success! Achieving a remarkable total of HK$1.04 billion /US$134 million, with an impressive 93% sold by lot. A highlight from the sale was Lot 13, Vincent Van Gogh, Les canots amarrés which realised for HK$251M/ US$32M, setting a new auction record for the artist in Asia. The auction also set a remarkable eight world records for other artists! With a viewership of 5.2 million, the event truly captivated art enthusiasts worldwide. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this event unforgettable. #thehenderson #christieshk2024 #auction

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    In the lead-up to Black History Month, join us after hours on Friday 27th September. Where we have a vibrant lineup of performances, talks, exhibitions and workshops. Bringing together exciting artists and thinkers from across the African diaspora in our London galleries, visitors to this edition of Christie’s Lates will experience the creativity and energy of Black artistic expression. For more information, please see the link attached. https://lnkd.in/eustW28J *Entry is free to all, but all attendees are required to register online, or alternatively at the door upon entry to consent to be photographed and filmed during the event.* #christieslates #london #blackhistorymonth #exhibition

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    It’s Climate Week NYC, and Christie’s is pleased to offer sea freight shipping from New York for property across nearly all categories. We’re kicking off this emissions-friendly initiative with our recent Asian Art Week sales. Set sail with us on our first consolidated sea freight shipment to Hong Kong to save on transportation costs and collectively lower our carbon impact. Learn more about the service and Christie’s continued pledge to lowering carbon emissions here: https://lnkd.in/eHsVgNKY Image: Elizabeth Keith (1887-1956), Hong Kong Harbour at Night, 1924. #sustainability #climateweek

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    Christie’s celebrates the grand opening of its new Asia Pacific headquarters at The Henderson in style.   Joined by distinguished guests and international VIPs, the opening ceremony is officiated by Mr. François Pinault from Group Artémis and the Director of the Christie’s Board, Guillaume Cerutti, CEO of Christie’s, and Francis Belin, President of Christie’s Asia Pacific.   This marks the official start of a new chapter at Christie’s in Asia, with its world-class space spanning 50,000 square feet, offering state-of-the-art galleries and a year-round calendar of art and luxury sales, and events for collectors and enthusiasts from all around the world.   Christie’s welcomes you to our inaugural series of sales, previews, and exhibitions in Hong Kong.    📅 Public Preview:   Sep 22-26, 10:30am – 5:30pm The Henderson, Hong Kong (by appointment)   📅 Live Auctions:   Sep 26 The Au Bak Ling Collection: The Inaugural Sale   Sep 26 & 27 20th / 21st Century Sales    #christieshk2024 #thehenderson

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    Christie’s has announced the acquisition of Gooding & Company, a leading name in the collector car auction industry. Established in 2003 by David Gooding and Dawn Ahrens, Gooding & Company has built a reputation for integrity, transparency, and showcasing exceptional vehicles from prestigious collections and beyond.    This acquisition represents a significant milestone for Christie’s as it expands into the growing classic and collector car market. The alignment of values between Christie’s and Gooding & Company, particularly their shared commitment to expertise and outstanding client service, makes this partnership a natural fit.    Following the transaction, Gooding & Company will be rebranded as Gooding Christie’s. With this enhanced global platform, Gooding Christie’s is poised for continued growth while maintaining its dedication to premier service and iconic events.    Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eW9VZGt7

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    Christie’s Hong Kong is delighted to present the 9th edition of the Art+Tech Summit on the 29th October 2024. The programme will include lectures, talks and panel discussions on topics ranging from sustainability to artificial intelligence in fashion. There will be a diverse lineup of speakers throughout the summit, showcasing various perspectives and expertise at the intersection of art and technology. Hosted at Christie’s new APAC headquarters, The Henderson, the 9th edition of the Art+Tech Summit will provide attendees with unparalleled access to industry innovators, artists, and creatives driving the future of the art world. Through this dynamic platform for knowledge-sharing and collaboration, Christie’s aims to inspire the global art and technology communities to unlock new frontiers of creative expression and collection. Tickets are now available and are linked below: https://lnkd.in/eihgfEX4 #Christies #ArtTech

    Christie’s Art + Tech Summit 2024: Hong Kong

    Christie’s Art + Tech Summit 2024: Hong Kong

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