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Modern real estate office with NYC skyline view, symbolizing Christie's expansion with Warburg acquisition.
Collectibles

Christie's NYC Expands Brokerage with Warburg Agent Acquisition

Christie's International Real Estate is poised to significantly expand its network, adding approximately 1,200 agents and 26 offices.

Charles Pembroke·September 8, 2026
A vibrant Jackson Pollock painting, 'Number 7A', is showcased at a Christie's auction, fetching an astonishing $181.2 million.
Collectibles

Christie's reports $4.5B first-half 2026 sales, a 71% jump

A single Jackson Pollock painting, ‘Number 7A’ (1948), recently fetched $181.

Henry Caldwell·July 15, 2026
Andy Warhol's Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 570 watch displayed under a spotlight at a Christie's auction.
Watches & Jewelry

Andy Warhol's Patek Philippe Calatrava Heads to Christie's Auction

Andy Warhol's Patek Philippe Calatrava, a Ref.

Henry Caldwell·May 22, 2026
A Giuseppe Castiglione painting, 'Gathering of Two Auspicious Signs,' selling for $22.9 million at Sotheby's Hong Kong during Art Week.
Collectibles

Hong Kong Asian Art Week Spring Live Sales Record Shattered by $22.9M Painting

A single painting by Giuseppe Castiglione, 'Gathering of Two Auspicious Signs,' sold for HK$179.

Henry Caldwell·May 6, 2026
Close-up of Quincy Jones' vintage Patek Philippe Nautilus watch on a 1980s recording studio mixing console, symbolizing its "Thriller" album connection.
Watches & Jewelry

Quincy Jones' Iconic Patek Philippe 'Thriller' Watch Heads to Auction

Quincy Jones' celebrated Patek Philippe Nautilus, famously present during the creation of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller,' is set to be auctioned at Christie's Geneva. This timepiece holds immense cultural importance, linking directly to a pivotal moment in music history.

Henry Caldwell·April 3, 2026
A luxurious auction house interior with sparkling jewelry and watches on display, attracting a diverse crowd of bidders including young Gen Z and Millennial collectors, symbolizing Christie's record-breaking luxury sales.
Collectibles

Christie's Reports Luxury Auction Sales Surge Past $1 Billion in 2025

Christie's reported its luxury auction sales exceeded $1 billion in 2025, with jewelry and watches as key drivers. This surge attracted a significant number of new and younger collectors.

Henry Caldwell·April 1, 2026