With Guarantees Galore, Christie’s Has a Rocky Start to Auction Week
There was little excited bidding on the art collection of the Riggio family, who built their fortune on the Barnes & Noble bookstore chain — a caution flag for the art market. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Auctions
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/12/arts/design/auction-christies-mondrian-monet.html