Bidding in Christie’s auctions is easy, whether you are in the saleroom, online or across the globe
IN THE ROOM Bidding in the Saleroom
• Engage in the drama and theater of the auction and have absolute control of your bids
• Respond to the subtleties of other bidders’ behavior in the room
ABSENTEE BIDDING Placing a Written Bid with Christie’s Before the Sale
• Absolute fixed price if you want to ensure that you won’t go over budget
• Perfect if you can’t bid during the period in which the auction takes place
TELEPHONE BIDDING Arranging a Call with a Dedicated Phone Operator Who Will Bid on Your Behalf During the Sale
• There is no need to attend the entire auction; instead, you will be called approximately five lots before your chosen lot comes up for auction • Preserves anonymity
CHRISTIE’S LIVE™ Real-Time Online Bidding
• Watch the auctioneer live on your computer screen— placing the winning bid is just a click away
• Register to bid in minutes on christies.com—be sure to register by the sale’s registration deadline, which is often the morning of the sale