

Collections and shipping
Christie’s New York is proud to offer sustainable shipping options

Collections
If you wish to collect in person or authorise a third-party shipper or an agent to collect on your behalf, please advise your Post-Sale Lead at your earliest convenience and they will be happy to help organise the release. Please note that some items are moved to an off-site storage warehouse after the auction, so please make arrangements at least 48 hours beforehand. Kindly also be advised that local taxes may apply on your purchase.

Shipping
Acknowledging the urgent scientific evidence for climate action, Christie’s is the first major auction house to have set ambitious goals to become a more sustainable business and is proud to offer sustainable shipping options.
Among these options are quotes utilising EARTHCRATE as the primary packing mode wherever possible and a consolidated sea freight shipping option from New York to Hong Kong. Contact your Post-Sale Lead to learn more.
You can ship your item through Christie’s approved shippers or your own carrier. Christie’s has partnered with several fine art shippers in each auction location. In some cases, a shipping quote will automatically be available to view during online checkout. However, the sheer variety in size, shape and material of the items we sell means that often a bespoke shipping quote is needed. If so, your Post-Sale Lead can provide this.
If you proceed with the Christie’s shipping quote available at online checkout, items are usually delivered within 7–14 business days of payment clearance.
When purchasing in New York, if you arrange for your own shipper to collect your purchase, New York City sales tax will be due prior to release of the item regardless of the delivery location. An invoice inclusive of applicable tax can be provided when you select this option during online checkout or by your Post-Sale Lead.
If you intend to export your purchases, you may also require an export and/or CITES permit (this will be noted on your invoice).
If you have any questions about shipping, please contact Post-Sale Services prior to checkout.
Terms and conditions for shipping