Videos
Explore our curated collection of videos at Christie's, from auction recordings and highlights to in-depth interviews with artists and makers.
Auction highlights
The Priceless Ming Jar Used as an Umbrella Stand
In this video, Chi Fan Tsang, a specialist in Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, discusses the details that make this Ming Jar so special.
The Rothschild Prayerbook
Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts Specialists Dr. Eugenio Donadoni & Dr. Kay Sutton discuss The Rothschild Prayerbook, sold in 2014 in New York.
Silk Safavid carpet ‘undocumented, unillustrated’ for centuries
This rare, ‘Polonaise’ silk carpet — woven some 400 years ago and among the largest known to exist — was rediscovered in the 21st century.
Collectors and collections
DJ Kool Herc and the birth of hip-hop
DJ Kool Herc, founder of hip-hop, shares insights into his humble beginnings, musical evolutions and the origin of a billion-dollar business.
The Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection
Mark Knopfler, the celebrated frontman of the iconic British rock band, Dire Straits, reveals the stories behind his personal collection of guitars.
Pattie Boyd: rock's most legendary muse
Watch this iconic interview with Pattie Boyd, rock's ultimate muse. She discusses her sale at Christie's, which includes memorabilia, love letters & more
Auction results
Pablo Picasso's 'Nude, Green Leaves and Bust' - 2010 World Auction Record
Watch the recording of Picasso's 'Nude, Green Leaves and Bust' setting a world record, selling for $106.5M at Christie's New York on May 4, 2010.
Leonardo da Vinci's 'Salvator Mundi' - 2017 World Auction Record
Watch the record-breaking $450M auction of Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi, a historic sale that shook the art world and set new benchmarks in fine art.
Artists and makers
How Did Hokusai Create The Great Wave?
Japanese artist Takuji Hamanaka takes us inside his Brooklyn studio to explain why he adopted a centuries-old technique to create contemporary woodblock prints.
Tracey Emin Studio Visit
Tracey Emin disccusses 'Like A Cloud of Blood' (2022), an outstanding, deeply personal painting sold at Christie's.