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Christie’s Collections Across New York, London & Paris

If there’s one thing the world of luxury has mastered, it’s the art of seduction. And this season, Christie’s – the hallowed house of art, history, and high-stakes acquisitions – has curated a collection that reads like a love letter to beauty itself. Across New York, London, and Paris, the grand stage is set for a breathtaking rendezvous of masterpieces, rare collectibles, and objects so exquisite they blur the line between art and fashion, culture and investment.

This is more than an auction—it’s a cultural spectacle, a global affair where history meets the present moment. In the gilded halls of Christie’s, under the gaze of collectors, tastemakers, and the world’s elite, each piece whispers a story of past opulence and future legacy.

Welcome to the ultimate crossroads of luxury, art, and high fashion, where the most coveted treasures are not just admired but claimed.

Collection of The Viscount Wimborne A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY COMMODE BY JEAN-HENRI RIESENER

A LOUIS XVI ORMOULU-MOUNTED GREEN EUROPEAN LACQUER SECRETAIRE, STAMPED BY JEAN-LOUIS-FRANCOIS LEGRY

Collection of The Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire A Pair of George IV Silver-Gilt Sideboard Dishes Estimate 20,000-30,000

George III Polychrome Pedestals

Christie’s Collector New York Spring 25

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New York: The Power of the Past, Reimagined

In the city where reinvention is an art form in itself, Christie’s New York sets the stage for heritage and modernity to collide in the most spellbinding way. This season’s collection reads like a who’s who of cultural icons—a curation of timeless artworks, vintage haute couture, and jewelry that glistens with old-world romance yet feels undeniably now.

Here, you might find a Warhol portrait pulsating with pop-culture nostalgia, a rare Cartier panther piece that once adorned the wrist of a 20th-century It-Girl, or a haute couture gown that whispers of Parisian ateliers and candlelit soirées at The Plaza.

New York is always a power play, and at Christie’s, every bid is a statement: of taste, of status, of an unrelenting passion for the extraordinary.

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London: The Epitome of Elegance

There is no city quite like London when it comes to effortless grandeur—a place where the past is ever-present, yet quietly progressive. Christie’s London collection embodies this spirit, bringing together a sumptuous mix of classic European art, aristocratic heirlooms, and objets d’art that feel like they belong in the world’s most lavish townhouses.

From pre-Raphaelite paintings dripping in romanticism to rare furniture once owned by British royalty, every piece tells a tale of craftsmanship and legacy. But look closely, and you’ll see London’s edgy, avant-garde heartbeat: contemporary artists rubbing shoulders with Renaissance masters, punk-era relics sitting alongside Georgian silverware, and modern couture gowns standing proudly beside Victorian diamonds.

In London, the thrill is in the juxtaposition—where the aristocratic and the rebellious meet over champagne and a well-placed bid.

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Paris: Where Luxury is Born

And then, there is Paris – the city of dreamers, designers, and the divine. At Christie’s Paris, luxury isn’t just displayed; it’s woven into the very essence of the collection.

Imagine a Boucheron necklace that once graced the décolleté of a Belle Époque muse, a Chanel haute couture archive piece that still exudes the ghost of Coco herself, or a Renoir painting that captures light as only the French masters could.

Here, in the city where fashion and art have always danced the most passionate of waltzes, Christie’s offers not just pieces, but moments in time—preserved in gold, canvas, silk, and diamonds.

Paris reminds us that some things are meant to be collected, cherished, and worn like a secret between the past and the present.

Collection of The Viscount Wimborne Portrait of the seven children of Peregrine Bertie, 2nd Duke of Ancaster (1686-1742) and Jane B

George II Mahogany Chairs for Powderham

Group shot of highlights from The Wernher Collection of Faberge, offered in Christies London Collections sale

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Beyond the Gavel: A Lifestyle of Collecting

What unites these collections across three of the world’s most influential cultural capitals is not just their rarity but their undeniable desirability. To collect is to curate a life of meaning, elegance, and indulgence—to own not just an object, but a story, a legacy, a fragment of history.

From Old Masters to modern masterpieces, from the finest high jewelry to archival haute couture, Christie’s offers more than auctions; it offers a passport into the world of the extraordinary.

So, whether you’re drawn to the electrifying energy of New York, the stately refinement of London, or the poetic luxury of Paris, one thing is certain—true beauty isn’t just admired. It’s possessed.

And at Christie’s, it’s waiting for you.