European Ceramics & Glass

Contact

• London

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    Matilda Burn

    Specialist, Head of European Ceramics & Glass

    Matilda Burn

    Specialist, Head of European Ceramics & Glass

    mburn@christies.com+44 (0) 20 7752 3026

    Matilda Burn graduated from the University of Warwick (First Class) with a BA in Art History, and she then gained an MA in Art History at the Courtauld Institute, London. Between 2010 and 2011 Matilda worked as a cataloguer in the Sir John Soane Museum, principally cataloguing drawings, before joining Christie’s in 2011. Matilda began her career at Christie’s in the House Sales department, and joined the London Ceramics and Glass department in 2012 as a specialist, covering British and European ceramics and glass dating from the medieval period through to circa 1900.

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    Amjad Rauf

    International Head of Masterpiece and Private Sales

    Amjad Rauf

    International Head of Masterpiece and Private Sales

    arauf@christies.com+44 (0) 20 7389 2358

    As International Head, Masterpiece and Private Sales, and Head of the London annual Exceptional Sale, Amjad Rauf’s main focus is Decorative Arts Masterpieces, notably for sales in London, Paris and New York. Based in London, Amjad works closely with his Decorative Arts colleagues globally, as well as other Christie’s representatives, collaborating with them on matters of client relations, sourcing, valuations, curating and expertise. Responsible for Decorative Arts Private sales since 2014, Amjad staged the exhibition “Empire, curated by Hubert de Givenchy” in 2014, and “Expanding Horizons”, in 2021, focusing on the relation between Asian Contemporary Art and Classical Decorative Arts. One of the most international members of Christie’s Decorative Arts team, Amjad is fluent in English, Dutch, German and French. He joined the department in London in 1995, and has since, in various capacities, worked on the sales of European Decorative Arts as well as key European and US Collections, such as the sale of the late Dr Anton Dreesmann in 2002 (£22,4 Million); The Champalimaud and Wildenstein Collections in 2005 (£39 Million and £21,9 Million), Taste of the Royal Court in 2016 (£ 6,7 Million) and the Eric Albada Jelgersma Collection in 2018 (£ 22 Million). A highly memorable moment in his career was the sale of the Badminton cabinet in 2004 (£19 Million), the most expensive piece of furniture ever sold at auction.

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    Eleonora Pontiggia

    Sales Coordinator, Classic Art Group

    Eleonora Pontiggia

    Sales Coordinator, Classic Art Group

    epontiggia@christies.com+44 (20) 73892049

    Eleonora Pontiggia is a Sales Coordinator for the Classic Art Group, based in London. Eleonora joined Christie’s in 2020 in the Old Master Paintings department before moving on to work with the Estates, Appraisal & Valuations team as a Valuation Coordinator. In 2024 she joined the Classic Art Group as Sales Coordinator working primarily with the Antiquities and Ceramics departments. Eleonora holds a Master Degree in Art History and Art World Practice from Christie’s Education with a particular focus on English and European Decorative Arts.

• New York

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    Carleigh Queenth

    Head of European Ceramics, Glass and Chinese Export Art

    Carleigh Queenth

    Head of European Ceramics, Glass and Chinese Export Art

    cqueenth@christies.com

    Carleigh Queenth began at Christie’s in 2004 and is Vice President, Head of the European Ceramics and Glass and Chinese Export Art in New York, and co-head of the Exceptional auction. During her tenure she has worked closely on the collection sales of Leo Hodroff, Maria Felix, Benjamin F. Edwards, Robert Hatfield Ellsworth, Syd Levethan, Richard Melon Scaife, President Ronald Reagan, David and Peggy Rockefeller, and Ann and Gordon Getty among others. She is a board member of the American Ceramic Circle, member of the French Porcelain Society and an Attingham Summer School and Royal Collection Studies alumna.

• Paris

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    Matilda Burn

    Specialist, Head of European Ceramics & Glass

    Matilda Burn

    Specialist, Head of European Ceramics & Glass

    mburn@christies.com+44 (0) 20 7752 3026

    Matilda Burn graduated from the University of Warwick (First Class) with a BA in Art History, and she then gained an MA in Art History at the Courtauld Institute, London. Between 2010 and 2011 Matilda worked as a cataloguer in the Sir John Soane Museum, principally cataloguing drawings, before joining Christie’s in 2011. Matilda began her career at Christie’s in the House Sales department, and joined the London Ceramics and Glass department in 2012 as a specialist, covering British and European ceramics and glass dating from the medieval period through to circa 1900.

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    Hippolyte de la Féronnière

    Head of European Furniture Department

    Hippolyte de la Féronnière

    Head of European Furniture Department

    hdelaferonniere@christies.com+33 (0)1 40 76 85 73

    After studies in law and history of art, Hippolyte de la Féronnière became head of sales in European Furniture and Works of Art at Drouot. On the strength of his seven years of experience in the art market he joined the Furniture department at Christies Paris in 2012.
    
    Within the department, he has contributed to the sales of several exceptional collections, including that of Hélène Rochas (2012), Jean Louis Rémilleux at the Château de Digoine (2015), Boniface de Castellane - Anna Gould (2017), Alberto Pinto (2017) and the collection Juan de Beistegui (2018). His knowledge and expertise led to the discovery of a rare 18th century mirror in golden bronze whose value was previously unrecognised. After realising necessary research, Féronnière coordinated its sale at Christies, attaining 350 000 € for the owners. A further important discovery includes a desk of Jean-Henri Riesener from a French private collection, commissioned by the royal furniture store and acquired by the Centre des Monuments Nationaux. This piece of furniture will be reinstalled in its original place at Concorde in Paris.

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    Elisa Ober

    Associate Specialist

    Elisa Ober

    Associate Specialist

    eober@christies.com+33 (0)1 40 76 83 53

    Elisa Ober joined Christie’s in 2016 after obtaining a Masters 2 in History of Art at the Sorbonne and is a passionate lover of the Decorative Arts with a particular focus on French 18th century seat furniture. As a coordinator for Classic Art, Elisa contributed to the success of several prestigious collection sales including those of Alberto Pinto in 2017 and Juan de Beistegui in 2018. In 2022 she became a cataloguer in the Furniture and Works of Art department and contributed to the phenomenal success of the sale of the collection of Hubert de Givenchy in June 2022. In 2023 Elisa was appointed head of the biannual sale The Collector: Le Goût Français. -- Passionnée par les arts décoratifs et tout particulièrement par la menuiserie en siège du XVIIIe siècle français, Elisa Ober rejoint Christie’s en 2016, après avoir obtenu un Master 2 en Histoire de l’Art à la Sorbonne. En tant que coordinatrice des départements d'art classique, Elisa participe notamment au succès de prestigieuses ventes de collections : Alberto Pinto en 2017, et Juan de Beistegui en 2018. Elle devient en 2022 catalogueuse au département Mobilier et Objets d’art, et contribue à l'exceptionnelle réussite de la vente de la collection Hubert de Givenchy en juin 2022. En 2023, Elisa prend la direction de la vente biannuelle The Collector : Le Goût Français.