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Black Tie International:
Christie's Shanghai
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SHANGHAI -
New collectors arrived at Christie's Shanghai sale to join
established clients in a series of auctions that marked the
one year anniversary of Christie’s activities in the city.
Modern and contemporary art, wine, jewelry, watches and the
new category of Chinese Contemporary Design sold to both
Chinese and international clients throughout the day in
sales that realized RMB 132,350,000.00 /US$21,674,692. |
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"Collectors gathered in Shanghai today, virtually and in
person, to celebrate the art of living and living with
art. When Christie's was permitted to be the first
international auction house to host independent auctions in
mainland China in 2013, we made a commitment to curate
inspiring and inviting artistic experiences for our clients.
The selection of Asian and Western art and objects on view
this week delivered on this promise,” said Jinqing
Cai, President, Christie’s China. “The success of the
sales this week complements the reception received by the
exhibition, The Art of the Horse, on view to the public for
another week in our newly opened Ampire Building location in
Shanghai. All of us here at Christie’s are passionate about
the art, and our role is to convene in a global network all
those who share that passion.”
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“Recent successful sales in London, Paris and Dubai over the
last week demonstrate the interest in collecting art by the
global audience continues to grow”, commented
Steven Murphy, Chief Executive Officer, Christie’s. “Christie’s
successful sales today in Shanghai, combined with the
historic opening of our new building in the city,
demonstrate our ongoing commitment to serving collectors in
China and around
the world.” |
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