Christie’s Amsterdam Lates:
Food for Thought

Amsterdam, 19 October 2016

Following the success of our London programme of after-work events, we are delighted to present Christie's Amsterdam Lates. Join us at Cornelis Schuytstraat 57 on Wednesday 19 October for an evening dedicated to the philosophies of art and food. Enjoy tastings led by Clara de Nijs of Clara's Champagnes and Wouter Leeuwenburg of Brandt & Levie. Christie's specialist Peter van der Graaf will speak on making contemporary art accessible, and best-selling author Susan Smit will introduce her new book. Works from our upcoming sales of Old Masters & 19th Century Art, Post-War and Contemporary Art and Bande Dessinée & Illustration will also be on view.

Arnulf Rainer (b. 1929), Parallel Malaktion mit Schimpansen (Parallel Action Painting with Chimpanzees), 1979. Oil, graphite, paper collage, watercolour and ink on paper. 62.5 x 89.5 cm. Estimate: €8,000-12,000. This work is offered in Post-War and Contemporary Art on 1 & 2 November at Christie's Amsterdam


Event information

Date & time

  • Location

    Christie's Amsterdam
    Cornelis Schuytstraat 57
    1071 JG Amsterdam

  • Time

    Wednesday 19 October
    6:00pm – 8:30pm
    Free entry, cash bar

  • Contact

    Claire Sturm
    csturm@christies.com
    +31 (0) 20 575 52 32

What’s On

  • Tastings & Talks
    Clara de Nijs of Clara's Champagnes
    Haute Friture by Frietboutique
    Wouter Leeuwenburg of Brandt & Levie discusses the philosophy of Dutch charcuterie

    Guest Speaker
    Best-selling author Susan Smit introduces her new book Laat het Los & andere tegelspreuken

    Specialist Talks
    Sophie Bremers discusses Old Master paintings depicting richly laid tables.
    Peter van der Graaf on making contemporary art accessible.
    Emilie Fabre on iconic European comics to be offered at auction in Paris this November.
    Special guests include graphic novelist Pierre Gibrat and gallerist Daniel Maghen.

    Music by DJ Spinkit

    Register during your Late visit and receive an invitation to the opening night of the Affordable Art Fair, a copy of Harper’s Bazaar, a special edition Christie’s Real Estate booklet and a deluxe beauty sample by Babassu.