20th Century: Hong Kong to New York
achieves USD $119.3 Million/ HKD $920.4 Million



On 2 December, Christie’s 20th Century: Hong Kong to New York auction opened Christie’s 20th Century Marquee Week in New York, and continued upon what has been a very successful Autumn Auction Series in Hong Kong. Connecting two great art world hubs, the innovative two-city sale achieved USD $119,273,225/ HKD $920,350,057/ £89,276,366 / €98,828,937, selling 90% by lot and 97% by value.


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20th Century: Hong Kong to New York

2 December, 9:30pm HKT | 8:30am EST


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  • Homepage image credit:

    Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
  • Buste d'homme à la cigarette
  • © 2020 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
  • Lead image:

    Joan Mitchell (1925-1992)
  • Trees
  • © Estate of Joan Mitchell