Christies introduces live online auctions ahead of Hong Kong jewellery auction
Published May 27th, 2007
Christie’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewellery and Jadeite Jewellery auction on 30 May will spotlight an array of the world’s rarest coloured diamonds and gemstones, exceptionally pure diamonds, signed pieces and jadeite jewellery of exquisite and unique designs.
In this Spring auctions series, Christie’s Hong Kong will introduce a real-time multi-media auction service Christie’s LIVE™, hence becoming the first international auction house in Asia to offer fine art and jewellery through live online auctions. Christie’s LIVE™ enables collectors around the world to bid from their personal computers while enjoying the look, sound and feel of the sale.
Magnificent Jewellery and Jadeite Jewellery, 30 May at 11:30 am & 2:00 pm (HK Time) at theHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
About Christie’s
Christie’s is the world’s leading art business with global auction sales in 2006 that totaled £2.51 billion / $4.67 billion. This 36% increase over 2005 marks the highest total in company and in art auction history. Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service, and international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie’s conducted the greatest auctions of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, and today remains a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie’s offers over 600 sales annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewelry, photographs, collectibles, wine, cars and more. Prices range from $200 to over $80 million. Christie’s has 85 offices in 43 countries and 14 salerooms around the world including London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Tel Aviv, Dubai and Hong Kong. Most recently, Christie’s has led the market with expanded initiatives in emerging markets such as China, India and the United Arab Emirates, with successful sales and exhibitions in Beijing, Dubai, Mumbai and Russia. Christie’s also offers its clients worldwide access to its sales through Christie’s LIVE, its unique, real-time online bidding service.
