Thomas Ploch
Feature: Driving the Market
January 1, 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.
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Château d’Hauteville in Switzerland is
available through SIR. (Click image to enlarge)
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