Max Carter Elevated to Global Chairman of 20th and 21st Century Art at Christie's
Christie's has promoted Max Carter to Global Chairman of 20th and 21st Century Art, giving him oversight of all related departments including Impressionist and Modern, Post-War and Contemporary, and several other categories. This division generated $2.86 billion in auction sales for Christie's in 2025. Carter, who joined the auction house in 2007, previously served as Chairman of 20/21 in the Americas, a role he assumed in September 2025. His leadership has been marked by record-breaking sales of major collections, such as those of Anne Bass, Paul Allen, S.I. Newhouse, and Mica Ertegun. Under his direction, masterpieces by artists ranging from Vincent van Gogh to Ed Ruscha have achieved historic prices. Carter's first Marquee Week in New York realized $965 million in sales. He now leads the team responsible for the firm's highest-grossing segment across both auction and private sales worldwide.
Key facts
- Max Carter appointed Global Chairman of 20th and 21st Century Art at Christie's
- He oversees sales and strategy for Impressionist and Modern, Post-War and Contemporary, American Paintings, Latin American Art, Design, Photographs, Prints, and Modern British Art
- Christie's 20/21 auction sales totaled $2.86 billion in 2025
- Carter joined Christie's in 2007
- He was named Chairman of 20/21 in the Americas in September 2025
- He has led major collection sales for Anne Bass, Paul Allen, S.I. Newhouse, and Mica Ertegun
- His sales have broken records for works by artists like Vincent van Gogh and Ed Ruscha
- His first Marquee Week in New York achieved $965 million in sales
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- New York
- United States