After four years of uneven sales, the auction houses engineered a successful season by redefining the expectations of buyers and sellers.
Category: Christie’s
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How Art Auctions Choreographed a $2.5 Billion Comeback
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Can Three Auction Houses Sell $2.6 Billion Worth of Art in One Week?
The New York Times – Business:Five luxury artworks hold the key to the spring season, one of the most anticipated sales in years. Major buyers are looking past female and younger artists and toward tradition.
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$450 Million Worth of Newhouse Trophies Come to Christie’s
The New York Times – Business:A special May evening sale will feature 16 artworks from the museum-quality collection of the Condé Nast chief S.I. Newhouse Jr.
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Christie’s to Auction 3 of Agnes Gund’s Art Jewels
The New York Times – Business:A Rothko, a Twombly and a Surrealist box with a Medici princess by Joseph Cornell are estimated to sell for $145 million.
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The Fine Art of Managing Christie’s
As more people tune in for the “theater” of high-end auctions, Bonnie Brennan is trying to convert them into clients.
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These Six Artworks Could Predict the Auction Market
The art market had a summer of closures and consolidations. But major collections, blue-chip art and guarantees have pushed expectations high for the marquee sales.
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Bob Mackie Dresses Worn by Cher and Tina Turner Head to Auction
A collection of items from Bob Mackie and other fashion greats is the latest example of how auction houses are reshaping shopping through exclusivity and provenance.
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An Under-the-Radar Art Collection Could Fetch $180 Million at Auction
The Weis family savored their masterpieces at home but didn’t lend them to museums. The trove was “so private” that a Christie’s expert didn’t know what was in it.
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A Trove Of Princess Diana’s Personal Belongings Is Going Up For Auction
A large trove of the princess’ belongings including her Lady Dior handbag, will be auctioned this week. For some buyers, more intimate items are the main draw.
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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.
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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.
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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.