Christie’s Cyberattack: Hackers Threaten to Release Client Data

The cyberattack on Christie’s website by the hacker group RansomHub has caused concern as they claim to have sensitive information on Christie’s customers worldwide. This data includes names, document numbers,

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Bankrupt Collector James Stunt’s Lely Portraits Flop at Auction

Three 17th-century paintings by Peter Lely, formerly owned by James Stunt, went up for auction at Christie’s New York. Two went unsold, but one sold at a modest price. Stunt,

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Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Christie’s for Cyberattack Exposing Clients’ Personal Data

The aftermath of the cyberattack on Christie’s continues to escalate, with a class action lawsuit filed against the auction house over its failure to protect the personally identifiable information (PII)

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Christie’s Announces Potential Layoffs in Art Market Industry

Christie’s is planning redundancies, as the auction house’s main rival Sotheby’s also prepares for layoffs. According to reports, Christie’s has not begun a collective consultation process, a legal obligation before

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Rare Titian masterpiece ‘The Rest on the Flight into Egypt’ up for auction at Christie’s.

The Longleat Titian, also known as “The Rest on the Flight into Egypt,” by the Venetian master Titian, is set to be auctioned at Christie’s. This exquisite early painting was

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Quentin Metsys Renaissance masterpiece acquired by Getty for £10.6m

The J. Paul Getty Museum recently acquired a masterpiece by Flemish artist Quentin Metsys, titled “The Madonna of the Cherries,” at a Christie’s auction in London for £10.6m. The painting,

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London Evening Sales Offer Bargains, But No Fireworks

The international art market is currently experiencing uncertainty due to geopolitical concerns. The recent Old Master evening auctions at Sotheby’s and Christie’s in London reflected this nervous atmosphere. Christie’s auction

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Christie’s First Half Auction Sales Drop 22% to $2.1B

The art market has shown signs of resilience despite challenges, as seen in Christie’s first half results for 2024. The auction house generated $2.1bn in revenue, a decrease from previous

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US Officials Recover Allegedly Misappropriated $1.2m Picasso Drawing

US officials have reached an agreement with the former general counsel of Malaysia’s scandal-ridden sovereign investment development fund to recover a $1.2 million drawing by Pablo Picasso, allegedly purchased with

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Monet’s $25m Water Lily Painting to Hit Auction Block in Hong Kong

Christie’s Hong Kong will hold its inaugural sale on 26 September at its new Asia-Pacific headquarters in The Henderson building, featuring a rare Claude Monet painting of his iconic Nymphéas

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