Christie's is one of the world's leading auction houses, and its New York City headquarters is a major hub for the global art market. The company offers a wide range of services, including live and online auctions, private sales, and art appraisals. Christie's also has a strong commitment to supporting young artists, and it offers a number of programs and initiatives to help them develop their careers.
One of the most important things that Christie's does for young artists is to provide them with a platform to showcase their work. The company's auctions offer young artists the opportunity to reach a global audience of collectors, and they can also help to raise their profiles in the art world. In addition, Christie's offers a number of educational programs and mentorship opportunities for young artists, which can help them to develop their skills and knowledge.
Here are some of the specific things that Christie's does for young artists:
Christie's Young Collectors: This program is designed to introduce young collectors to the world of art, and it offers a variety of events and experiences, including educational workshops, private viewings, and networking opportunities.
Christie's Education: This department offers a wide range of educational programs for art lovers of all levels, including courses on art history, collecting, and valuation.
Christie's Artist Mentorship Program: This program pairs young artists with experienced professionals in the art world, who provide guidance and support on their careers.
Christie's Emerging Artists: This program showcases the work of emerging artists through a series of exhibitions and online platforms.
Overall, Christie's is a valuable resource for young artists who are looking to develop their careers. The company's programs and initiatives provide young artists with the exposure, education, and support they need to succeed in...
Read moreDO NOT BID on an item listed on Christie's! I had a traumatic experience with them... I bid on a Grand Seiko Peacock watch for $9500 thinking that would be the price I would pay... but wrong! There was a 25% "buyer's premium" hidden cost so they tacked on another ~$2500 to the cost. I guess I missed this somehow (by not reading their terms & conditions thoroughly... my fault). There was apparently a cost calculator that was easily accessible from the item page (which I didn't even notice). Anyways, THIS IS NOT THE WORST PART. Since I was legally obligated to purchase this watch since I had won the auction, I reluctantly paid the total of $13,000. I had no choice, THEY FORCED ME. They even charged almost $200 for shipping (in which they didn't give me a cheaper option), then when I received and inspected it, THE WATCH HAD A SMALL DENT on the case! The condition was listed as "SUPERB. LIKELY UNWORN." I send an email to them reporting this, it took 2 weeks for them to come back and say "THE SMALL DENT DOES NOT DEVALUE THE WATCH AND THEREFORE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION." WHAAAAT?! This is absolutely insane! I was so offended to hear this as a watch collector. I immediately called them, then they called me a day later and told me the same thing over the phone... I am so tired of dealing with these people. The watch department person spoke to his manager, and the best thing they could do was to compensate me $300 for buffing/polishing but would only reimburse when completed. The problem here is that Grand Seiko uses a special polishing process called zaratsu, that can only be done by highly skilled professionals in Japan. How can I trust some random polisher to do this? I am still in the process of trying to figure out what to do here, but I JUST WANT TO WARN EVERYONE. I don't want this happening to anyone else... I am so...
Read moreChristie's, an update, is still outstanding, without a doubt is the number one, premier place not only for auctions but viewing of the master works of art, always available for free, a few days or a week or more before the auction dates, is a not miss experience for New York City. Recently, before the days of the auctions of 20th Century Art, Modern Art and American Art, the free viewing of these masterpieces & more, it was a fantastic time for everyone including myself; you can take lots of photos, without flash of course. The staff at Christie's is just wonderful. They are so professional, knowledgeable and take great care of everyone visiting. I go to Christie's probably about 10 times + a year. The other auction houses, that you can look, are nice, but Christie's in my book is number one and right in the center of Rockefeller Center, 49th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue. Don't miss it! Check their website and see when the dates of the upcoming New York auctions are, go there and be amazed for the viewing days and the...
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