20 November 2009 | Spotlight | Furniture & Decorative ArtsThe Divine Clockmaker and the King’s ÉbénisteThe pairing of clockmaker Philipp Mattheus Hahn’s work with that of Johannes Klinckerfuss, one of the most important German cabinet makers of the early 19th century, represents a partnership between some of history’s greatest talents.
19 November 2009 | Spotlight | CollectiblesGallery of the GreatsChristie's celebrates the legendary stars of country music in our upcoming Country Music Sale in New York, inlcuding Roy Acuff, Hank Snow, Hank Thompson, and the King of the Cowboys, Roy Rogers, as well as Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Bill Monroe, and the Man in Black, Johnny Cash.
18 November 2009 | Spotlight | BooksThe Wolfgang A. Herz Library of Important Voyages and TravelsThe Wolfgang A. Herz Library documents early East-West travel through the Indian Sub-continent, early Native American tribes in Florida, Chinese manners and customs, and the first Russian ship to voyage around the world.
9 November 2009 | Spotlight | WineBowmore Distillery – A Leading Scotch Whisky ProducerOne of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, Bowmore was established in 1779 by local merchant David Simson. A true pioneer, he built the distillery, distilled the whisky and introduced the new whisky to the world.
9 November 2009 | Spotlight | WineA Romanée Saint Vivant Tasting at the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti In June 2009, Christie's Anthony Hanson was lucky enough to be invited to join a handful of Burgundy enthusiasts to participate in a major tasting, review, and discussion of recent vintages from the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Here, he shares his experience.
5 November 2009 | Spotlight | Furniture & Decorative ArtsThe Safavid Dynasty: A Golden Age of Carpet WeavingChristie’s will offer the largest group of classical Isfahan carpets to be sold on the auction market in recent history. These woven wonders are treasured not only for their rich history and courtly origins, but also for the ease with which they translate into both modern and period interiors.
26 October 2009 | Spotlight | Fine ArtEdwardian Charm: The Legendary Mrs. BradleyLike most grandmothers, Helen Bradley was keen for her grandchildren to understand just how different her childhood was to theirs. It was a desire that led her, aged 65, to become a painter, making the experiences of a little girl growing up in Edwardian Lancashire into the subject of her art.
26 October 2009 | Spotlight | WineIn Profile: 2006 BordeauxChristie's offers a summany of the conditions which produced the 2006 vintage Bordeaux, a selection of which will be offered in our forthcoming sale.
26 October 2009 | Spotlight | Jewelry & WatchesPatek Philippe Collection: A Connoisseur’s VisionComing from one of the world's most significant private collections of complicated Patek Philippe wristwatches, this group of 10 masterpieces will be the center of attention this coming fall season of international watch auctions.