Christie’s CEO on Asia expansion and hopes for rebound in Europe
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Guillaume Cerutti, CEO of Christie’s, discusses the new Asia headquarters in Hong Kong, inaugurated on September 26, 2024; the shift to year-round sales aims to enhance market engagement; Vincent van Gogh's Les Canots Amarrés sold for US$27.6 million, below estimates; Cerutti highlights challenges in the European art market, noting declining sales and buyers; he emphasizes the importance of Hong Kong in capturing market share without cannibalizing European operations; future sales will focus on modern and contemporary art in September and March-April, with luxury items in October.
#Christie's #ArtMarket #HongKong #GuillaumeCerutti #VincentVanGogh #Auctions #Asia #Europe #Sales #Headquarters
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3280211/christies-ceo-hopes-new-asia-hq-hong-kong-and-its-place-global-art-market
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