Christie’s – MOSAEC

With Guarantees Galore, Christie’s Has a Rocky Start to Auction Week

There was little excited bidding on the art collection of the Riggio family, who built their fortune on the Barnes & Noble bookstore chain — a caution flag for the art market.

By Zachary Small and Tim F. Schneider

Apfel, Iris Auctions Christie's Fashion and Apparel Interior Design and Furnishings Jewels and Jewelry

At Christie’s Iris Apfel Auction, a Chance to Buy a Bit of Personality

Christie’s is selling more than 200 items from Iris Apfel’s maximalist collection of art, fashion and statement jewelry.

By Marisa Meltzer

Art Auctions Christie's Luxury Goods and Services Sotheby's

As Art Sales Fall, Christie’s and Sotheby’s Pivot to Luxury

With both supply and demand for big-ticket art in a slump, Sotheby’s and Christie’s are making major bets on selling handbags, classic cars and niche experiences.

By Scott Reyburn

Auctions Christie's Nonfungible Tokens (NFTs) Virtual Currency

The NFT Is Dead. Long Live the NFT?

The giddy craze for nonfungible tokens brought the crypto crowd to art auctions. Now, long after the bubble burst, some still believe.

By Steven Kurutz