Since 1766, Christie’s has sold many of the most important private and iconic collections in history, including eight of the top ten most valuable collections to ever come to the market.
Christie’s excels at celebrating collections and telling their stories – showcasing each owner’s unique style and eclectic taste to inspire a new generation of collectors. Collections give unparalleled insight into the private lives of a fascinating and broad array of figures, be they rockstars, fashion icons, scions of politics and business, renowned decorators or trailblazing art dealers.
Stars of the silver screen, music and fashion whose collections Christie’s have handled – each unique and inimitable – include: Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe; George Michael, Mark Knopfler, Jeff Beck and David Gilmour; Yves Saint Laurent, Hubert de Givenchy, Coco Chanel and Vivienne Westwood.
The collections of titans of industry such as Paul G. Allen, the Rockefellers and Ann and Gordon Getty have shattered world records and raised billions for charitable causes around the world.
Christie’s leads in celebrating the legacies of important royal, aristocratic and political figures, with landmark sales from the historic collections of H.R.H. The Princess Margaret, the Earls Spencer, Houghton, Hackwood and Harewood, as well as Anthony Eden, Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan, among many others.
And we excel at showcasing the aesthetic and creative vision of influential tastemakers and designers including Alberto Pinto, Michael S. Smith, Jasper Conran and Robert Kime.
Christie’s is the only major auction house with a global team dedicated to the staging of Private & Iconic Collections. Unrivalled in experience and expertise, we are here to advise on how best to position your collection for sale at auction. Please contact us now for a free and confidential valuation.