Post-War to Present

Kathryn Marber is a Specialist and the Head of the Post-War to Present Sale at Christie’s. With an interest in Abstract Expressionism, the New York School, and underrepresented artists in the history of art, Kathryn is responsible for offering an uplifting platform for consignors to realize the full potential of their art collection and for achieving market-defining moments on the mid-season sale platform. Since joining Christie’s in 2016, Kathryn has made an integral contribution to over a dozen Post-War and Contemporary Art Day sales, as well as numerous special curated, midseason and online sales, specializing in both established blue-chip and emerging markets. During her time as a specialist on the 20th Century Evening Sale, Kathryn oversaw business-getting initiatives and sale content production, contributing to important collection sales such as the Collection of Norman and Lyn Lear, as well as the world record breaking sale for Joan Mitchell in 2023. With over a decade of experience in the auction business, Kathryn earned her B.A. in Art History from the University of Michigan.

Rachel Ng is an Associate Specialist in the Post-War & Contemporary Art department in New York. She began her career at Christie’s in August 2017 as a researcher for the Post-War & Contemporary Art Evening Sale. Prior to returning to Christie’s in April 2019, she worked at The Hole, a gallery focused on emerging contemporary art. Currently on the 20th Century Evening Sale team, Rachel assists the department with research, business-getting, appraisals and valuations, and building client relationships. In addition to a specialized focus on art of the Post-War era, her interests lie in highlighting the voices of emerging and diverse artists, particularly through charitable auction and sale initiatives. Originally from Los Angeles, Rachel earned her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Columbia University.

Rachel has successfully completed training in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice facilitated by a certified AQB instructor from the Appraisers Association of America.

Jack Nelson is a Cataloguer in the Post-War and Contemporary Art department in New York. He joined Christie’s in August 2021 and has enjoyed taking on a significant role in research and catalogue production for the Post-War to Present sale venue, as well as notable collections including those of Paul G. Allen and S.I. Newhouse.

Jack earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in the History of Art and Architecture, as well as Urban Studies, from Brown University. Prior to joining Christie’s, he had the pleasure of working at a number of cultural institutions in New York, including the Neue Galerie, and he remains most passionate about engaging with art and artists from underrepresented communities, namely those from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Nicholas Michael is a Cataloguer in the Post-War and Contemporary Art department at Christie’s in New York, where he is responsible for researching and cataloguing works in the category. Beyond his contributions to the Post-War to Present sale venue, Nicholas also supports business-getting and marketing initiatives within the broader international department. He joined the department in 2023 as Coordinator for the marquee 21st Century Evening Sale auctions and has played an instrumental role in the sales of distinguished collectors and patrons, including Mica Ertegun and Rosa de la Cruz.

Prior to joining Christie’s, Nicholas earned his Bachelor of Arts with Honors in the History of Art and Architecture at Brown University. A Bay Area native, he holds a particular interest in the region’s Figurative movement, Light and Space, and Minimalism.