A Picasso, NFT star in Christie's H1 sales rise
The famed Spanish painter of the 20th century and the latest tech of the 21st century fetch top dollars for Christie’s.
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What makes Patek Philippe a collector’s favourite
Treasured by collectors because of their scarcity, design, and investment value, eight of the top 10 watches sold in 2020 by Christie’s, in terms of price, were Patek Philippe.
Art prices boom at auctions worldwide
Despite the Covid-19 crisis and economic uncertainty, works of art are commanding record prices at auctions globally and in India, with the super rich snapping up masterpieces.
Christie’s real estate arm eyes Indian luxury pie
Seven years after Sotheby’s real estate brokerage arm landed in India, arch rival Christie’s has followed suit. And it is partnering with local brokers to tap into premium property segments.
Finding India’s next million-dollar artist
Most Indian artworks which command $1-million-plus price tags are by masters. To spot the next million-dollar artist, education, exhibitions, and evolving collections would be key.
Rare Birkin bag goes for record price in Hong Kong
A rare Himalaya Kelly bag made of crocodile hide broke all records when it sold at a Christie’s auction in Hong Kong for a whopping $437,330, making it the most expensive bag ever sold at auction.
The art of growing up
Hit by the downturn, the domestic art market crumbled, but Christie’s auctions in India have seen the big bucks rolling in. Will the mood sustain?
Christie's and the art of change
Changes in the global economic order are throwing up hitherto unknown buyers, forcing the centuries-old auctioneer to reinvent itself.
