Christie's
Christie's, founded in 1766, is a global leader in art and luxury auctions, offering live and online sales across more than 80 categories with price points rang
Company facts
- Employees
- 5,000
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Enterprise
About
Christie's, founded in 1766, is a global leader in art and luxury auctions, offering live and online sales across more than 80 categories with price points ranging from $200 to over $100 million. The firm provides a full suite of services— including appraisal, financing, private sales, and international real estate consulting—through flagship hubs in New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris, and Geneva, and is uniquely authorized to hold sales in mainland China. Christie’s distinguishes itself through pioneering digital initiatives such as the first NFT auction and cryptocurrency payments, while integrating augmented reality, livestreaming, and hybrid sales formats to enhance the buyer experience. Committed to responsible culture, the company is advancing sustainability goals, targeting net‑zero carbon emissions by 2030, and fostering a collaborative, innovative work environment attractive to talent worldwide.