Christie's Search Submit search Sign in Menu AUCTIONS HIGHLIGHTS FEATURES London and Online, 17 November – 16 December This Classic Week in London, history has a new story to tell. Discover art from antiquity to the 21st century in a different light, presented across five live auctions and four online-only sales from 17 November to 16 December. See masters reborn, including Constable’s majestic Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop’s Grounds, an attic red-figured Nolan amphora attributed to Hermonax, an early El Greco masterpiece and the Charles Darwin Family Microscope, and spaces reimagined, with exceptional art and objects from the collection of Victoria, Lady de Rothschild pairing Johnny Swing’s ‘Half-Dollar Chair’ with works by Dora Maar, Henry Moore and Irving Penn. Trace Rembrandt’s illustrious career through an excellent group of prints, including a portrait of him with his wife Saskia alongside his most celebrated landscape The Three Trees, and explore the academically important collection of European ceramics, glass, silver and gold boxes assembled by Robert G. and Ilse Vater. Past narratives find through-lines to the present in the Sergio Roger x Christie’s collaboration — the first London exhibition for the Barcelona-based textile artist, open from 3 to 7 December. Selected works from our Antiquities auction enter into dialogue with Roger’s installations, which reinterpret elements of ancient sculpture by replacing stone and marble with delicate pieces of antique linen, in an exploration of the passage of time and the timelessness of these artistic representations of beauty. Auction highlights are on view at our King Street galleries from 20 November, ahead of the opening of our pre-sale exhibition on 3 December. The auctions The Collection of Victoria, Lady de Rothschild ONLINE AUCTION LONDON 18 NOVEMBER - 9 DECEMBER 2021 Browse Sale Old Master Paintings and Sculpture ONLINE AUCTION LONDON 17 NOVEMBER - 8 DECEMBER 2021 Browse Sale Old Masters Evening Sale LIVE AUCTION LONDON 7 DECEMBER 2021 Browse Sale Antiquities LIVE AUCTION LONDON 8 DECEMBER 2021 Browse Sale Old Master Prints LIVE AUCTION LONDON 9 DECEMBER 2021 Preview Quentin Blake: New Drawings 2021 ONLINE AUCTION LONDON 30 NOVEMBER - 14 DECEMBER 2021 Browse Sale Valuable Books and Manuscripts LIVE AUCTION LONDON 15 DECEMBER 2021 Browse Sale British and European Art ONLINE AUCTION LONDON 2 DECEMBER - 16 DECEMBER 2021 Browse Sale Two Private Collections of European Ceramics, Gold Boxes and Silver LIVE AUCTION LONDON 16 DECEMBER 2021 Browse Sale Highlights 1/8 Johnny Swing (b. 1961) Half-dollar chair, 2007 welded half-dollar coins and stainless steel, reverse with tag welded 'Johnny/Swing' and 'HD C20 KW/ 07 RH LTD', number 20 from the edition of 50 plus 1 artist's proof 34 in. (86.4 cm.) high; 46 in. (116.8 cm.) wide; 32 in. (81.3 cm.) deep ESTIMATE £20,000-30,000 RELATED SALE The Collection of Victoria, Lady de Rothschild, Online, 18 November - 9 December John Constable R.A. Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop’s Grounds, 1823 oil on canvas 25½ x 30 in. (65.1 x 76.6 cm) ESTIMATE £2,000,000-3,000,000 RELATED SALE Old Masters Evening Sale, London, 7 December Special features FINE ART Virtual tour: Highlights from Classic Week at Christie's London Take a virtual 360-degree tour of highlights from our Classic Week sales OLD MASTERS Restitution: how these Old Master works confiscated by the Gestapo were returned more than six decades later OLD MASTERS What this oil sketch of Salisbury Cathedral tells us about the life and art of John Constable ANTIQUITIES ‘One of the high peaks in human experience’ — royal treasures from ancient Persia OLD MASTERS The Eclectic Eye: Collecting Masterworks Through the Ages BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS Cosmically significant A rare manuscript by Albert Einstein and his lifelong friend Michele Beso is an important scientific document from the 20th century ANTIQUITIES Studio visit: Sergio Roger Using tailoring techniques and embroidery, the Barcelona-born artist makes fabric sculptures inspired by bronze and marble works of antiquity FINE ART Virtual tour: The Collection of Victoria, Lady de Rothschild Enjoy a 360-degree view of Victoria, Lady de Rothschild’s extraordinary London residence featuring hidden gems of 20th and 21st century art and design, available for bidding online ANTIQUITIES Collecting guide: ancient Greek helmets Ancient helmets offer a fascinating insight into bygone battles and the societies that fought them OLD MASTERS Collecting guide: Old Master prints OLD MASTERS Old Master paintings: 5 things for new buyers to consider OLD MASTERS What to look for on the back of a painting — an expert guide Load more Help About us Services Terms and conditions Privacy Security Cookie settings Do not sell my personal information Modern slavery statement Christie's Education Christie's Real Estate © Christie's 2021 By clicking “Allow all cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. 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