CHRISTIE’S TO PRESENT IMPORTANT AUCTIONS OF ANTIQUITIES AND ANCIENT JEWELRY IN NEW YORK 12/9/10 The sales will feature over 300 lots that range from Predynastic Egypt through to the Byzantine period, including a highly important Cycladic marble reclining female figure.
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Ancient Jewelry Dec 9
Viewing: Christie's Rockefeller Galleries Dec 4- 9
About Christie’s
Christie’s, the world's leading art business had global auction and private sales in 2009 that totaled £2.1 billion/$3.3 billion. For the first
half of 2010, art sales totaled £1.7 billion/$2.57 billion. 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 450 sales 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 has 53 offices in 32 countries and 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York,
Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai and Hong Kong. More recently, Christie’s has led the market with expanded initiatives in
emerging and new 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
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