Christie’s Announces New $20 Million Investment as Digital Engagement Drives Growth in the Art Market

Top 10 eComm lots ever sold (online only)

  1. An Apple®-1 Personal Computer (First Bytes, Jul 2013): $387,750
  2. I-95 – Richard Serra (Online: Post-War & Contemporary, Nov 2013): $197,000
  3. Untitled – John McCracken (Online: Post-War & Contemporary, Nov 2013): $149,000
  4. The World is Not Enough – BMW z8 kit car (50 Years of James Bond, Oct 2012): $132,720
  5. Casino Royale – One and Only Club poker table, card and chips (50 Years of James Bond, Oct 2012): $132,720
  6. A Vert Irlandais Alligator ‘Passe-Guide Ireland’ Bag (Hermès: Four One-of-a-Kind Passe-Guide Bags, May 2012): $125,215
  7. Untitled – Jean-Michel Basquiat (Online: Post-War & Contemporary, Nov 2013): $118,750
  8. I Love Your Kiss Forever Forever (see F. & S. II.5) – Andy Warhol (Warhol @ Christie’s, Mar 2013): $112,500
  9. Portrait of Elizabeth Taylor – Hiro Yamagata (The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor, Dec 2011): $108,000
  10. A M – Edward Ruscha (Online: Post-War & Contemporary, Nov 2013): $106,250

PRESS CONTACT: Jennifer Ferguson | +1 212 636 2680 | jferguson@christies.com

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About Christie’s

Christie’s, the world's leading art business, had global auction and private sales in 2013 that totaled £4.5 billion/ $7.1 billion, making it the highest annual total in Christie’s 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 has since conducted the greatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries providing a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie’s offers around 450 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Christie's also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories, with emphasis on Post-War & Contemporary, Impressionist & Modern, Old Masters and Jewellery. Private sales totaled £760.5 million ($1.19 billion) in 2013, an increase of 20% on the previous year.

Christie’s has a global presence with 53 offices in 32 countries and 12 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Mumbai. More recently, Christie’s has led the market with expanded initiatives in growth markets such as Russia, China, India and the United Arab Emirates, with successful sales and exhibitions in Beijing, Mumbai and Dubai.

*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and do not reflect costs, financing fees or application of buyer’s or seller’s credits.

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