Christie's

Today, Christie's announced our projected 2024 sales results and key figures. I am pleased to report that we closed the year on a positive note, with strong momentum in our Fall season sales, highlighted by the sale of René Magritte’s L’empire des lumières in November in New York—the most valuable artwork sold this year—and a remarkable performance in our private sales channel throughout the year.   All other key metrics measuring our performance have improved compared to 2023, particularly the index of hammer price to pre-sale low estimate and the sell-through rate.   This has also been a productive year, marked by the acquisition of Gooding & Company, a leading auction house in the collector car market, our expansion into Asia and the Middle East, and our commitment to achieve a 90% reduction of carbon emissions by 2050. I am proud of the entire Christie's team for their dedication and hard work in achieving these results.   We look ahead to 2025 and beyond with confidence.

Christie's are pleased to highlight the latest episode of the Fair Market Value podcast, featuring a special guest Emily Klug!    Emily was keen to share a peek behind the curtain, to reveal how her team radically transforms Christie’s Rockefeller Center galleries for our marquee sale weeks, and her efforts towards making the art world a greener, more sustainable place. Many thanks to Emily for her time and insights.   The episode is now live on both Apple and Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e9aSyHRr https://lnkd.in/ed9xumqe #Christies #Podcast #SpecialGuest

Last week, we had the privilege of hosting the ‘Get Hired’ programme in partnership with The King's Trust’s, a charity empowering young people aged 11 to 30 to build the skills and confidence they need for their future’s. The Kings Trust organised a day of interviews, connecting talented participants with companies from various industries, providing an excellent opportunity for young individuals to take the next step in their careers. It was inspiring to see so many young people engaging in interviews and making progress toward their career goals. A huge thank you to The Kings Trust and all the companies that supported this event. A total of 21 young people participated, with 16 advancing to second-round interviews—a fantastic outcome! We’re excited to follow the journeys of all involved. #GetHired #YoungTalent #CareerOpportunities #TheKingsTrust #Christie's

Although our annual People Week has come to a close, we couldn’t miss the opportunity to host a rescheduled wine tasting event for our team here at Christie's!    Last night, we enjoyed a fantastic evening of wine, cheese, and laughter. A huge thank you to our amazing host who made the night truly unforgettable Charlie Foley, bringing energy, fun games, and expert knowledge that kept everyone engaged.    It was a wonderful chance for colleagues to catch up, unwind, and connect outside the usual work environment. Not only did we have a great time, but we also raised an incredible £2,460 for our charity of the year, Shelter.   #Christies #WineTasting #EmployeeEngagement #Networking

We are thrilled to announce that the Christie's EMEA Video Team has won three renowned Lovie Awards! Holly Murray and Katharine Begg were proud to accept these honours on behalf of the team at last week's ceremony. The awards include a Gold Lovie for Sylvette David: Picasso’s Muse in Art & Culture, as well as Bronze Lovies for Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Collection in Lifestyle and Vivienne Westwood: The Personal Collection in Fashion & Lifestyle. Such an amazing achievement, well done team! #Christies #LovieAwards #DigitalCreativity #ArtAndCulture

Congratulations to Conserv, a Christie's Ventures portfolio company, on this partnership to expand their environmental monitoring solution internationally. With an already world-class roster of cultural institution customers and partners in the US, we are excited to see the evolution and growth of Conserv internationally into the UK market. #venturecapital #scaleup #culturalheritage

❗ ❗ An important update from our CEO, Guillaume Cerutti on our sustanability efforts at Christie's.❗ ❗

Football legend Zinedine Zidane was in Geneva today for a great cause! As the ambassador for Association ELA, the European Leukodystrophy Association, he joined us at Christie's Rare Watches auction, which raised an outstanding 843,000 CHF in support of ELA’s mission. Eleven exceptional #watches, donated by Richard Mille, Andersen Genève & BCHH, ArtyA Watches, ATAELIER HAUTE COMPLICATION, BOVET, Girard Perregaux, Konstantin Chaykin Watch Manufacture, Louis Erard SA, Montblanc, OMEGA SA & Swatch and Ulysse Nardin were offered without reserve. We extend our deepest gratitude to these manufacturers for their generosity and to the bidders who made this event a resounding success. Funds raised from this event will go directly to supporting critical research and providing daily assistance to patients and their families affected by leukodystrophies. This meaningful cause is also personally supported by François-Henri Pinault, Kering CEO and from the family that owns Christie’s, who has been committed to ELA for many years. Many thanks to guy alba and jean-Luc Corti President and general secretary of ELA international, to Remi Guillemin, head of Watches at Christie’s Europe and US, and Rahul Kadakia, auctioneer for the sale, for their teamwork on this project. Christie’s feels privileged to play a role in supporting such an impactful project!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our 3rd Annual 'Apprentices Assemble' on Wednesday evening! It was amazing to see so many of our Apprentices coming together, connecting, networking, and having fun from across all 8 of our cohorts. One of the highlights was our interactive networking activity that got everyone talking and connecting. It was fantastic to watch as people engaged, shared ideas, reconnected or make new connections; sharing their experiences since their time at Christie’s. We're already looking forward to next year and can’t wait to see how all of you continue to grow and thrive in your future careers! #Apprenticeship #EarlyCareers #Networking #ApprenticeAssemble #Christie’s

Christie’s is thrilled to announce the outstanding success of our inaugural Luxury Marquee Week at our brand new Asia Pacific headquarters. The sale achieved an impressive total of HK$836 million. This remarkable result places Christie’s firmly on track to lead the Asia market in this category in 2024. We now look ahead to our upcoming luxury sales across all other regions, explore more below: https://lnkd.in/ek67HRU5 #Luxury #Jewllery #Wine #Handbags #Auction