Christie’s

July 26, 2024

Louis Vuitton Reintroduces Another Classic Watch

The revamped Escale is the second advance by the house’s watch department in its plan to move entirely into high-end timepieces. Jean Arnault seemed very happy […]
June 21, 2024

The Idea Behind Pharrell’s New Louis Vuitton Fragrance Is ‘Photosynthesis’

The process influenced a new scent developed by the “Happy” singer for Louis Vuitton. Plus, a surprise at Valentino and a punk doyenne’s wardrobe at auction. […]
June 21, 2024

The Idea Behind Pharrell’s New Louis Vuitton Fragrance Is ‘Photosynthesis’

The process influenced a new scent developed by the “Happy” singer for Louis Vuitton. Plus, a surprise at Valentino and a punk doyenne’s wardrobe at auction. […]
April 7, 2024

Only Watch, a Charity Auction, Is Rescheduled for May

A social media controversy over the financial transparency of the Monaco association that organizes the event had prompted its cancellation last fall. Only Watch, the charity […]
March 4, 2024

Six Women in the Watch World Tell Their Stories

From an enamel master to a third-generation publisher and editor, they have forged careers in a sector that hasn’t always acknowledged women’s work. Women have always […]
February 14, 2023

Parting Is Such Sweet Spectacle: A Collector Sells His Hirst, Koons and Calder

In an unusual midseason, single-owner auction at Christie’s on March 9, Adam Lindemann is purging some of his prizes. The traditional reasons for an auction are […]
January 15, 2023

What Happened to the Estate of Andre Leon Talley?

André Leon Talley amassed piles of Louis Vuitton, Versace, Chanel and Fendi. Now it’s all about to go up for auction to benefit Black churches. André […]
May 10, 2022

Warhol’s ‘Marilyn,’ at $195 Million, Shatters Auction Record for an American Artist

At Christie’s sale for charity, the glamorous silk-screen beat out Basquiat’s skull painting that had set a record in 2017. Maybe the image is not racy, […]
March 8, 2022

Auction Bid Secures ‘a Piece of History’

The diamond-studded watch brooch from the late 18th century doesn’t keep time, but its new owner says that doesn’t bother her. Judith Price checks out jewelry […]
December 16, 2021

Sneaker Sellers Wrestle With Price Spikes After Virgil Abloh’s Death

When unexpected tragedy, unsatiable hypebeasts and the rapidly growing resale market collide. One late Sunday morning last month, Tia Hall was having breakfast with her girlfriend […]