Highlights included 63 per cent year-on-year growth in Asia, rising private treaty sales, and the ongoing contemporary and modern art boom. Chief executive Edward Dolman said the market should remain strong and steady for the second half.
Christie’s first half sales at £1.8bn
CHRISTIE’S have announced sales of £1.8bn ($3.5bn) for the first half of 2008, a ten per cent increase on the same period last year.
