Feature: Driving the Market
01/01/2007
A partnership between an auction house that sells some of the world’s finest art and collectibles and a real estate company that sells some of the world’s most exquisite homes is a logical one. Christie’s and Sotheby’s have dominated the high-end auction industry since they were founded in 1766 and 1744, respectively. More than two centuries later, their real estate offspring, Christie’s Great Estates (CGE) and Sotheby’s International Realty (SIR), are proving to be every bit as success-ful. What follows are interviews with the presidents of each company who offer a glimpse at how both companies stay on top. To further illustrate the standards of luxury both entities uphold, we have included some of their top listings from around the world.; function voidFunc() { } voidFunc();)
Château d’Hauteville in Switzerland is
available through SIR. (Click image to enlarge)