Christie's and Sotheby's July Online Auctions Target New Collectors
In July 2016, Christie's and Sotheby's are conducting online summer auctions aimed at engaging new collectors. Christie's auction, titled 'First Open,' concludes on July 27 and showcases around 200 lots from notable collections, such as those of Arthur and Anita Kahn and Kippy Stroud. Featured artists include Calder, Hirst, McCracken, Francis, LeWitt, Nevelson, and Ruby, with categories like Abstract, Minimal, and pieces priced under $5K. Christie's also provides '10 Rules for New Collectors.' Meanwhile, Sotheby's 'Click, Bid, Buy' wraps up on July 29, highlighting works by Calder, Prince, Koons, Rauschenberg, and Barney, along with a 'Made in America' auction focused on American Realism and 19th-century art. Art advisor Marco Trevisan emphasizes the importance of careful value assessment despite the opportunities for discovery online.
Key facts
- Christie's 'First Open' online auction closes July 27, 2016.
- Sotheby's 'Click, Bid, Buy' Summer Contemporary Art Online ends July 29, 2016.
- Christie's auction features about 200 lots from collections of Arthur and Anita Kahn, Guy and Marie-Hélène Weill, and Kippy Stroud.
- Artists in Christie's sale include Alexander Calder, Damien Hirst, John McCracken, Sam Francis, Sol LeWitt, Louise Nevelson, and Sterling Ruby.
- Sotheby's offers works by Alexander Calder, Richard Prince, Jeff Koons, Robert Rauschenberg, Matthew Barney, and Wade Guyton.
- Sotheby's also holds 'Made in America' auction on American Realism (1960-2000) and 19th-century American art.
- Marco Trevisan notes that online platforms are less intimidating and prioritize discovery.
- Trevisan advises buyers to avoid assuming they are getting a bargain, as auction prices reflect market value.
Entities
Artists
- Alexander Calder
- Damien Hirst
- John McCracken
- Sam Francis
- Sol LeWitt
- Louise Nevelson
- Sterling Ruby
- Richard Prince
- Jeff Koons
- Robert Rauschenberg
- Matthew Barney
- Wade Guyton
- Marco Trevisan
- Antonella Crippa
Institutions
- Christie's
- Sotheby's
- Intesa Sanpaolo
- Artribune
Locations
- Milano
- Italy