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Christie's
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Christie's

Christie's

Christie's Inc: A global art auction house dealing in fine arts, jewelry, wine, cars, and more.

HQ
London, Greater London, GB
Founded
1766
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Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's Inc. is a globally renowned art auction house headquartered in London, England. The company specializes in auctioning fine and decorative arts, jewelry, photographs, wine, and cars, serving a worldwide market. Christie's operates numerous locations globally, providing a platform for collectors and connoisseurs to acquire rare and valuable items. Their core mission is to connect art enthusiasts with exceptional pieces while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and expertise.

Notable figures associated with Christie's include François Pinault, the owner, and Guillaume Cerutti, the CEO. As a subsidiary of Groupe Artémis, Christie's has achieved significant milestones, including generating $6.2 billion in revenue in 2023. The auction house has made a substantial impact on the art world by facilitating the sale of some of the most iconic and valuable art pieces in history, thereby shaping the global art market and cultural heritage.

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Christie's - Quick Facts

Who are Christie's' competitors?

Companies similar to Christie's include Sotheby's, Artsy, Invaluable and 1stDibs.

When was Christie's founded?

Christie's was founded in 1766.

Where is Christie's' headquarters located?

Christie's' headquarters is located in London, Greater London, GB.

How many employees does Christie's have?

Christie's has 3,054 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Christie's - Classification

Ownership
  • Private
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Marketplace
Revenue
  • Commission
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Art
  • Auctions
Tags
  • Art
  • Luxury
NAICS
  • 459900Other Miscellaneous Retailers
  • 459990All Other Miscellaneous Retailers
  • 459999All Other Miscellaneous Retailers
  • 450000Retail Trade
  • 459000Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7380Miscellaneous Business Services
  • 7389Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
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NAICS
  • 440000Retail Trade
SIC
  • 5900Miscellaneous Retail