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Heading Home: Christies, a renowned auction house, has a rich history that spans across continents and time

Background imageChristies Collection: Picture Sale at Messrs. Christie and Manson's, King-Street, St. James's, 1856

Picture Sale at Messrs. Christie and Manson's, King-Street, St. James's, 1856. Creator: Henry Duff Linton
Picture Sale at Messrs. Christie and Manson's, King-Street, St. James's, [London], 1856....one of the great attractions of every London season; for to the man of art, letters, and leisure

Background imageChristies Collection: Christies, King Street, St. Jamess, London, England, UK

Christies, King Street, St. Jamess, London, England, UK
Christie s, King Street, St. James s, London, England, UK

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Background imageChristies Collection: Ocean liner watch, Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Queen Mary

Ocean liner watch, Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Queen Mary
OCEAN LINER WATCH: Extremely rare Rolex 14 carat gold self-winding waterproof bubble back wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and Queen Mary dial

Background imageChristies Collection: Inspecting Blitz bomb damage, Christie's Auctioneers, WW2

Inspecting Blitz bomb damage, Christie's Auctioneers, WW2
Inspecting Blitz bomb damage at Christie's Auction House, King Street, London, during the Second World War Date: circa 1941

Background imageChristies Collection: Double Silk & Final Pride

Double Silk & Final Pride Christies Foxhunters Chase 09 April 1997 Date: 09 April 1997

Background imageChristies Collection: Christies Auction Room, from Microcosm of London by J

Christies Auction Room, from Microcosm of London by J
570549 Christies Auction Room, from Microcosm of London by J. Bluck, published by R. Ackermann, 1808 (coloured aquatint) by Rowlandson, T. (1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C

Background imageChristies Collection: Picture sale at Messrs. Christie and Mantons King Street, St James s, London

Picture sale at Messrs. Christie and Mantons King Street, St James s, London. Date: 1856

Background imageChristies Collection: Christie & Manson

Christie & Manson
View of Christies and Mansons original auction rooms. Date: 1875

Background imageChristies Collection: Title page, Christies sale catalogue of a small cellar of wines

Title page, Christies sale catalogue of a small cellar of wines
570548 Title page, Christies sale catalogue of a small cellar of wines and a large quantity of very fine old port, 19th March, 1868 (print) by English School

Background imageChristies Collection: Russian state jewels to be auctioned in London

Russian state jewels to be auctioned in London
Page from The Illustrated London News reporting on a sale of magnificent jewellery forming part of the Russian state jewels, which were auctioned at Christies in 1927

Background imageChristies Collection: A Peep at Christies, or Tally-ho and his Nimeney-Pimmeney taking the Morning Lounge, pub

A Peep at Christies, or Tally-ho and his Nimeney-Pimmeney taking the Morning Lounge, pub
2490075 A Peep at Christies, or Tally-ho and his Nimeney-Pimmeney taking the Morning Lounge, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Background imageChristies Collection: Picture sale at Messrs. Christie and Manton s, King Street, St James s, London (engraving)

Picture sale at Messrs. Christie and Manton s, King Street, St James s, London (engraving)
584435 Picture sale at Messrs. Christie and Manton s, King Street, St James s, London (engraving) by Morin, Edmond (1824-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture sale at Messrs)

Background imageChristies Collection: Diana, Princess of Wales arrives for a private viewing and reception at Christies in

Diana, Princess of Wales arrives for a private viewing and reception at Christies in London where she has put up a collection of her evening dresses for auction

Background imageChristies Collection: Maecenas, in pursuit of the Fine Arts. -Scene, Pall Mall; a Frosty Morning, May 9, 1808

Maecenas, in pursuit of the Fine Arts. -Scene, Pall Mall; a Frosty Morning, May 9, 1808
Maecenas, in pursuit of the Fine Arts.-Scene, Pall Mall; a Frosty Morning, May 9, 1808

Background imageChristies Collection: A Great Picture Sale at Christie s, from 'The Graphic', September 10, 1887

A Great Picture Sale at Christie s, from "The Graphic", September 10, 1887
A Great Picture Sale at Christie s, from " The Graphic", September 10, 1887

Background imageChristies Collection: CHRISTIES SALE 1863

CHRISTIES SALE 1863
The sale of the Dicknell Collection of drawings at Christie and Mansons Date: 1863

Background imageChristies Collection: A sale of art works at Christies, London

A sale of art works at Christies, London
A sale of art works at Christies in London. Date: 1888

Background imageChristies Collection: Mid Sussex RH19 1 Map

Mid Sussex RH19 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Mid Sussex RH19 1

Background imageChristies Collection: Messrs Christie and Mansons original auction rooms, Westminster, London, c1860 (1878)

Messrs Christie and Mansons original auction rooms, Westminster, London, c1860 (1878). James Christie conducted his first sale in London on 5 December 1766

Background imageChristies Collection: Christies Auction Rooms, (1790), 1901. Artist: Augustus Charles Pugin

Christies Auction Rooms, (1790), 1901. Artist: Augustus Charles Pugin
Christies Auction Rooms, 1790. After an original engraving from The Microcosm of London, illustrated by Augustus Charles Pugin (1762-1832) and Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827)

Background imageChristies Collection: Picture sale at Messrs Christie and Mantons, King Street, St Jamess, London, 1856

Picture sale at Messrs Christie and Mantons, King Street, St Jamess, London, 1856
Picture sale at Messrs Christie and Manton s, King Street, St James s, London, 1856. A print from The Illustrated London News, (24 May 1856)

Background imageChristies Collection: A Peep at Christies, 1796. Artist: James Gillray

A Peep at Christies, 1796. Artist: James Gillray
A Peep at Christies, 1796. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageChristies Collection: A diamond tiara belonging to the Romanov dynasty

A diamond tiara belonging to the Romanov dynasty
Diamond tiara, once belonging to the Empress Marie Fedorovna. Part of a sale of Russian state jewels sold at auction at Christie Manson and Woods auction house in 1927. 1927

Background imageChristies Collection: The brooch of the Romanoffs

The brooch of the Romanoffs
Brooch which had once owned to the Russian royal family. Part of a sale of Russian state jewels sold at auction at Christie, Manson and Woods auction house in 1927. 1927

Background imageChristies Collection: The Crown of the Romanoffs

The Crown of the Romanoffs
Photograph of the Romanov crown, 1927. Part of a sale of Russian state jewels sold at auction at Christie Manson and Woods auction house that year. 1927

Background imageChristies Collection: The snuff-box of the Romanovs

The snuff-box of the Romanovs
Green jasper snuff-box set studded with diamonds, which had belonged to the Russian royal family. Part of a sale of Russian state jewels sold at auction at Christie Manson

Background imageChristies Collection: Essex ring auctioned at Christie s

Essex ring auctioned at Christie s
Two views of the famous Essex ring which Queen Elizabeth I is said to have given to the Earl of Essex, and which might have saved his life if it had been returned in time

Background imageChristies Collection: Colonel Archie Christie, c. 1926

Colonel Archie Christie, c. 1926
Photographic portrait of Colonel Archie Christie, first husband of Agatha Christie, pictured in his flying gear, c.1926. The Christies divorced in 1928

Background imageChristies Collection: A Sale at Christies in the 1850s by Charles Robinson

A Sale at Christies in the 1850s by Charles Robinson
Bidders at a fine art auction at Christies auctioneers in the mid-Victorian era. Date: 1938

Background imageChristies Collection: A peep at Christies or Tally ho, and his nimeney-pimmeney taking the morning lounge

A peep at Christies or Tally ho, and his nimeney-pimmeney taking the morning lounge, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraving 1796, Miss Farren and Lord Derby walk together inspecting pictures

Background imageChristies Collection: CHRISTIES: GILLOTT SALE, 1872. Men inspecting the collection of violins from the

CHRISTIES: GILLOTT SALE, 1872. Men inspecting the collection of violins from the collection of Joseph Gillott, during the sale at Christies, 1872. Contemporary English engraving

Background imageChristies Collection: Christie s

Christie s
1st February 1808: An auction of paintings at Christies auction rooms, London. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageChristies Collection: Frontispiece Christies Sale Catalogue Fontaine Collection

Frontispiece Christies Sale Catalogue Fontaine Collection
The frontispiece of Christies Sale Catalogue of the celebrated Fontaine Collection of Majolica, Henri II ware, Palissy ware, Nevers ware, Limoges enamels; carvings in Ivory

Background imageChristies Collection: A Peep At Christies Or Tally Ho

A Peep At Christies Or Tally Ho, And His Nimeney-pimmeney Taking The Morning Lounge, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraving 1796, Miss Farren And Lord Derby Walk Together Inspecting Pictures

Background imageChristies Collection: A peep at Christies;- or - Tally-ho, & his nimeney-pimmeney

A peep at Christies;- or - Tally-ho, & his nimeney-pimmeney
A peep at Christies; - or - Tally-ho, & his nimeney-pimmeney taking the morning lounge. Miss Farren and Lord Derby walk together inspecting pictures

Background imageChristies Collection: The Latest Lot at Christies

The Latest Lot at Christies
A metaphorical scene showing John Bull and Britannia taking bids for men from the public schools of England, to sacrifice themselves for Britain during World War One

Background imageChristies Collection: A Ventriloquist at Christies by H. M. Bateman

A Ventriloquist at Christies by H. M. Bateman
Double page illustration by H. M. Bateman showing a chaotic scene at London auctioneers, Christies because of the actions of a mischievous ventriloquist

Background imageChristies Collection: Picture Sale @ Christies

Picture Sale @ Christies
A picture auction at Christie s, London



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Heading Home: Christies, a renowned auction house, has a rich history that spans across continents and time. From the opulent Ocean liner watch, Rolex Oyster Perpetual, to the remnants of war like inspecting Blitz bomb damage during World War II, Christie's Auctioneers have witnessed it all. But amidst the chaos and destruction, treasures emerged; like a diamond tiara belonging to the Romanov dynasty or the exquisite brooch worn by the Romanoffs. During those tumultuous times in WW2 when London faced relentless bombings, Christie's Auctioneers stood strong as they inspected Blitz bomb damage with unwavering determination. Their resilience was matched only by their commitment to preserving history through artifacts such as The Crown of the Romanoffs or The snuff-box of the Romanovs. Located on King Street in St. James's, London, England, UK. , Christies became synonymous with elegance and sophistication. It served as an oasis for collectors and enthusiasts alike who marveled at its offerings - from Double Silk & Final Pride auctions to rare finds showcased in Christies Auction Room. Christie's legacy is not just about selling precious items but also about safeguarding our heritage, and are more than just an auction house; they are custodians of stories untold and memories cherished. As we reflect upon their journey from inspecting Blitz bomb damage during WW2 to curating extraordinary collections like Microcosm of London by J. , we realize that Christie's is not merely a company but a symbol of passion for artistry and preservation. So next time you walk into Christie's Auction House on King Street in St.