Location: city gallery London. Primary Works: W. Height in centimeters : Width in centimeters : Edition and State Quarter folio, 3 volumes Subject This image depicts an art exhibition and sale at Christie's, London's famous auction house, drawing attention not only to the displayed artwork but also to the busy social scene.
Theme Visual arts. The auction house was an important alternative to other, less accessible art venues, such as private galleries and emergent museums, and, as a result, many viewed auction houses as institutions of taste that enabled people to become enlightened collectors: It is to be hoped that a general knowledge and taste for the arts are now so far diffused among us, that the nobility and gentry are awake to living merit, and can properly appreciate those powers by which the old masters have acquired their high reputation.
Pyne 36 The auction house made art available to the public as both spectacle and possession, bringing art home to the English public literally and metaphorically. People from a range of social classes came to the picture sales to view art as well as to see and be seen by society Hermann Bibliography Herrmann, Frank. New Castle: Oak Knoll, Engraver: Bluck, John. Delineator: Pugin, Augustus Charles.
Image Date: Publisher: Rudolph Ackermann. Creation Technique: Hand-colored Aquatint. Most of the lots comprised one single piece of jewelry, but others came in sets, such as a matching necklace and earrings. There were even elaborately jeweled clocks and bags included in the sale. I was told that immediate pick-up isn't the case for all auctions, but for this one, it's common, because jewelry is small enough to easily carry.
There, potential buyers could get a good look at the pieces on their own and even try them on. Approximately , visitors pass through Christie's each year, according to a publicist. All are free and open to the public Monday through Friday, am to pm. Having only heard of Christie's through the news and in movies and TV, I was pleasantly surprised to find it wasn't boring and pompous like I'd expected.
If I had the kind of disposable income to bid in a Christie's auction, I think I'd actually find it fun. For you. World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options. Get the Insider App. Click here to learn more. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. Good Subscriber Account active since Shortcuts. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
It often indicates a user profile. Log out. US Markets Loading H M S In the news. Executive Lifestyle. Katie Warren. I went to a jewelry auction at Christie's auction house in New York City. I thought the event would be boring, stuffy, and quiet — but it wasn't at all what I'd expected. The auction felt very casual and informal, with people wearing jeans and chatting and laughing with their friends.
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. The location at Rockefeller Center features a colorful triple-height entryway, multiple salesrooms, private viewing rooms, and expansive galleries for the display of large-scale artworks.
I arrived at Christie's on a recent spring morning for their Magnificent Jewels auction, which featured more than pieces of jewelry, from Cartier charm bracelets to massive diamond rings worth millions.
A few people were sitting on the sofas when I arrived, and glass cases held some jewels off to the side. I headed to the Woods Room, one of two auction rooms, which can hold up to people.
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