We
are delighted to welcome renowned auctioneer
Jussi Pylkanen, President of Christie’s
Europe for the evening’s auction of unique
luxury lots.
Christie’s has an exemplary
reputation and commitment to excellence, which
began in the auction house’s early years
when James Christie conducted his first sale
on 5 December 1766.
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Famed
for his eloquence and humour, Christie
turned auctioneering into a sophisticated
art, conducting the greatest auctions
of the 18th and 19th centuries. |
Among
the many milestones of Christie's auction house
was Christie's successful negotiation with Catherine
the Great, Empress of Russia, for the sale of
Sir Robert Walpole's collection of paintings,
which would become the Hermitage Museum Collection
in St. Petersburg.
Since its founding, Christie's
auctions have been major attractions on London's
social agenda. Nothing has changed. Today,
Christie's salerooms continue to be a popular
showcase for the unique and the beautiful.
Visit
the Christie’s website to find out more
We would also like to thank Christie's
for their donation to the auction this evening:
a private tour of the Summer Impressionists'
Collection.
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