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Come acquistare da Christie’s

Pensare a un’asta d’arte può evocare immagini di banditori dal ritmo incalzante, offerte cariche di adrenalina e colpi di scena dell’ultimo minuto. E anche se la consideriamo la parte più divertente, all’inizio può anche incutere un certo timore. In realtà, acquistare opere d’arte da Christie’s non è mai stato così facile o accessibile: potrai partecipare a un’asta dal vivo, fare offerte online comodamente da casa tua o acquistare un pezzo direttamente tramite il nostro servizio di vendite private.

Why buy with Christie’s?

Buying with Christie's
  • Specialists at your service
    Our specialist teams, spanning more than 80 art and luxury categories, are here to advise new and experienced collectors alike.
  • We’re closer than you think
    We have a global network of exceptional staff in 46 countries around the world.
  • There are always opportunities to buy
    We hold about 350 auctions annually, and you can buy works all year round from our private sales service.
  • We’ve done the hard work
    Every item we sell is meticulously researched by our world-class specialists, so when the auction approaches, you can bid confidently.

Our process includes: 

Buying with Christie's
  • Authentication
    Our specialists evaluate each item to ensure objects purchased through Christie’s are authentic.
  • Provenance
    We review ownership history, supporting documents and relevant databases to ensure a smooth title transfer.
  • Condition reporting
    Every item comes with a condition report outlining its condition at time of auction, although we always recommend viewing items in person where possible.
  • Pricing
    Our specialist teams expertly assess the market value for each item and assign an estimate range to give you guidance on what we think it will sell for.