Post-War and Contemporary Art

As the global market leader for post-war and contemporary art for nearly two decades, Christie’s offers an unrivalled opportunity to experience some of the greatest masterpieces of the 20th and 21st centuries. From live auctions to online sales with works at accessible price points, we continue to adapt to a rapidly changing market, leading the way with unmatched expertise to best serve the needs of our clients.

Our flagship 20th/21st Century Art auctions spotlight seminal modern and contemporary works. Auctions in London, New York, Paris and Hong Kong highlight iconic artists from 1945 to 1970, such as Mark Rothko, Andy Warhol, Francis Bacon and Louise Bourgeois, along with contemporary stars like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Yayoi Kusama, Gerhard Richter and Cecily Brown.

Continuously setting new auction records, in 2022 Christie’s sold Andy Warhol’s Shot Sage Blue Marilyn for US$195 million, making it the most expensive work of 20th-century art ever to sell at auction.

In 2021, Christie’s was the first international auction house to sell an NFT of a purely digital work of art, setting the stage for this dynamic and innovative new collecting category.

Beyond auctions, Christie’s hosts selling exhibitions and private sales featuring paintings, drawings, photographs and installations. Our global team of specialists is available for complimentary and confidential valuations of individual works or entire collections, offering an unparalleled service for buying or selling at auction, online or through bespoke private sales.