The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller

Event date 5–8 May 2018
Event location New York

Gathered over a lifetime and handed down from previous generations, The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller reflects the family’s enduring passion for Impressionist, American and Asian art; English and European decorative art; and Chinese, Japanese, Korean and European porcelain. Today, through numerous philanthropic and civic endeavors, the Rockefellers continue to promote research, sustainability, and development throughout the Asian continent and around the world. All estate proceeds from the sales will benefit selected charities that Peggy and David supported in their lifetime.

Eventually all these objects which have brought so much pleasure to Peggy and me will go out into the world and will again be available to other caretakers who, hopefully, will derive the same satisfaction and joy from them as we have over these past several decades.

—David Rockefeller

Highlights

Charitable beneficiaries

The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller

As a fitting tribute to the life and legacy of both Peggy and David Rockefeller, Christie’s is pleased to highlight several of the institutions the couple believed in most deeply. All Estate proceeds from the sales will benefit selected charities that Peggy and David supported in their lifetime.

“[David Rockefeller] considered each of these institutions to be 'centers of excellence' — a principal focus for the first three Rockefeller generations — and essential sources of talent, stability and innovation."— Peter J. Johnson, Rockefeller Family Historian and Senior Associate

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With thanks

Christie’s is honoured to partner with VistaJet, sponsor of the Rockefeller exhibitions and events in Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles and New York and Christie’s International Real Estate, a joint sponsor of the Rockefeller exhibition in New York.

Exhibition sponsors

VistaJet

VistaJet is the first and only global aviation company. On its fleet of silver and red business jets, VistaJet has flown corporations, governments and private clients to 187 countries worldwide. Founded in 2004 by Thomas Flohr, the company pioneered an innovative business model where customers pay only for the hours they fly, free of the responsibilities and asset risks linked to aircraft ownership. VistaJet’s signature Program service offers customers a bespoke subscription of flight hours on its fleet of mid and long-range jets, to fly them anywhere and at any time.

VistaJet is delighted to offer Christie’s clients three innovative ways to experience the exhibitions of The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller in Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles and New York.

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Christie’s International Real Estate

Christie’s International Real Estate offers incomparable service to a global clientele at the luxury end of the residential property market. Through our New York City brokerage and our network of affiliated brokerages worldwide, we deliver the tailored, trusted service that Christie’s clients have depended on for more than 250 years.

Christie’s International Real Estate pleased to support the exhibition of The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller in New York. Just as our luxury property collection represents the finest real estate the Americas, Europe, and Asia have to offer, the Rockefeller Collection represents some of the greatest art from across these regions gathered over a lifetime and handed down from previous generations.

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