44 Press Releases
Tag: Christie’s
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Dalva Brothers: Parisian Taste In New York
The Dalva Brothers is a third-generation firm specializing in 18th-century decorative arts from numerous countries. They've sold pieces to the Louvre, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and others. Christie's presents an auction with over 250 lots from the Dalva Brothers firm, particularly featuring French furniture. One of the highlighted lots…
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The Collection of A. Jerrold Perenchio | Chartwell: An Henri Samuel Commission
Axminster Carpets Ltd. was an English carpet manufacturing company founded by Thomas Whitty in 1755. During his visit to Cheapside Market in London, Whitty was influenced by the Turkish carpets on display. After returning to Axminster, Whitty taught himself to weave and produced a similar quality rug. The hand-knotted carpets…
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Watches Online: The Collector’s Edition
A Swiss manufacturer of luxury watches, F.P. Journe is named after its founder, François-Paul Journe. The company is the only three-time winner of the Aiguille d'Or grand prize from the Fondation du Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève. Today, F.P. Journe is among the last watch manufacturers still operating from central…
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Working from Home: Prints and Multiples
In Onkel Rudi, artist Gerhard Richter uses a decades-old photograph to grapple with his uncle’s complicity in the war crimes of Nazi Germany. Rudi, who would soon die in combat, offers a smile for the camera in his SS uniform. Richter's Onkel Rudi is among the 76 fine art pieces…
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The Collector: English & European 18th & 19th Century Furniture, Ceramics, Silver & Works of Art
From 18th-century salons to 20th-century dinner tables, the candelabrum has witnessed a revival with every passing age. An American silver, copper, and antler eight-light candelabrum is a highlight of Christie's upcoming English & European 18th & 19th Century Furniture, Ceramics, Silver & Works of Art auction. The piece has an…
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Jewels Online
Graff is a multinational jewelry brand founded in the 1960s by jewelry designer Laurence Graff. The company has facilitated many notable diamond sales in history and has received honors such as the De Beers Diamond International Award. The upcoming Jewels Auction, presented by Christie's, will include several pieces from Graff…
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Wine & Spirits Online/ NYC
Christie’s will offer the online Wine and Spirits auction through early April, presenting over 800 lots of both California and international wines. Several bottles of 1990 Petrus Pomerol are among the highlighted lots. Produced in the eastern area of the Bordeaux region, Pomerol is named not after a village but…
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Ancient and XIX Century Drawings
Guercino's The Adoration of the Magi was once believed to be lost. Now, it is a featured piece in the upcoming drawings auction, presented by Christie's in late March. The drawing depicts the biblical Nativity scene as the Magi approach the Holy Family. In a 19th-century catalog, the drawing was…
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Australian Art – Online
Australian art — whether Aboriginal, colonial, or landscape—has been explored by painters, printmakers, photographers, and sculptors alike. The continent’s art has been greatly influenced by European Modernism and contemporary art movements. Christie’s will present a selection of Australian fine art in the upcoming online auction, ranging from antique to contemporary.…
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Post-War to Present
Robert Indiana’s LOVE motif has become ingrained in American culture, recognizable in its simplicity and branding. However, the Pop artist struggled with the legacy he created: “Love bit me. It was a marvelous idea, but it was also a terrible mistake... it became too popular.” Two of Indiana’s LOVE paintings…
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Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale
Andy Warhol first photographed Muhammad Ali in 1977. The photographs of the heavyweight boxing champion would be used as references for Warhol's 1977 Athletes series. As Warhol lifted his camera, Ali had only one question: “Do I look fearless?” One of Warhol’s original portraits of Ali is highlighted in the…
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First Open: Post-War and Contemporary Art Online
The upcoming Post-War and Contemporary Art auction, offered by Christie’s, will offer 97 pieces of fine art from both rising and established artists. One mixed media piece from Miquel Barceló will be particularly highlighted. A seasoned traveler, Barceló spent much of the 1980s in Western Africa observing the dry weather…
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Jewels Online
In 2014, the British multinational jeweler, Graff, created the “Rhythm Collection.” To achieve a sense of fluidity and movement and invoke the spirit of music, gemstones cut in marquise, pear, and emerald shapes are strategically positioned in multiple directions. Rubies, sapphires, and emeralds are set in platinum to heighten the impact of the…
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Dressing the Table: Contemporary Fine Dining
Porcelain was invented in China over 2,000 years ago before gradually spreading to other countries. Known for its aesthetics and strength, porcelain combines well with both paints and glazes. Some of the key lots in the upcoming auction presented by Christie's are modeled with porcelain. The Contemporary Fine Dining sale…
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Chinese Export Art Featuring the Tibor Collection, Part II
The second part the Tibor Collection, available in the upcoming Chinese Export Art auction offered by Christie’s, provides a range of porcelain and paintings from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. The artistic styles presented in this sale range across the Kangxi, Qianlong, and Wanli empires. Among the key lots…
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Old Master & British Drawings Including Works from the Collection of Jean Bonna
In the 18th century, young British aristocrats began traveling more frequently around the world to see the major sights, a practice called the Grand Tour. A Venetian artist named Canaletto benefitted so much from the patronage of British travelers on the Grand Tour that he eventually moved to their country.…
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First Open
Jan Fabre is regarded as an innovative leader in the world of contemporary art. According to his website, he calls himself “... a consilience artist because he always leaps forward in knowledge through the linking of fact-based theory and practice across disciplines.” Fabre’s works connect different artistic styles, providing a…
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Important Watches and American Icons
Christie's presents a collection of timepieces in their upcoming Important Watches and American Icons auction. Luxury Patek Phillipe watches are often collected for their controlled movements and quality. An available watch that has been chosen by royals such as Queen Victoria and Prince Albert will be particularly featured. It is…
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Magnificent Jewels
Christie’s presents the upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction in December, featuring jewelry and loose gems from several notable museums and private collections. From the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts comes “The duPont Ruby,” a stone that lies in the center of an emerald, diamond, and natural pearl brooch. The color of…
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Ansel Adams and the American West: Photographs from the Center for Creative Photography
Born in 1902, Ansel Adams would go on to become one of the most influential artists in American photography. Adams’ works were known for exploring the wilderness of nature, especially national parks and other protected areas in the American West. However, his photography encompasses a wide array of subjects, including…
