About Christie´s
Christie´s is the world´s leading art business with global auction sales in 2007 that totalled £3.1 billion/$6.3 billion. This marks the highest total in company and in art auction history. Christie´s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour.
Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie´s conducted the greatest auctions of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, and today remains a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie´s offers over 600 sales annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, furniture, wine and more. Prices range from £100 to over £40 million.
Christie´s South Kensington is one of the busiest sale rooms in the world, open seven days a week, with extended hours on Monday until 7.30pm, providing the perfect opportunity to investigate the week´s upcoming sales, leave a bid and talk to knowledgeable Specialists. For those who are unable to attend the sale in person, Christie´s provides online bidding via Christie´s LIVE ™ and phone bidding to enable bidders to buy from anywhere in the world, including their home or office. For those contemplating selling, or simply wishing to discover if they have a hidden treasure, free expert help is available at the Valuation Counter 7 days a week to advise you on the current market value for your works of art.