Going Once: 250 Years of Culture, Taste and Collecting at Christies

A celebration of evolving taste, told through the stories behind 250 objects sold by the worlds leading auction houseFounded in London in 1766, Christies is one of the most important auction houses in the world. During its history, Christies has sold masterpieces by artists such as Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, and Vincent van Gogh, often at recordbreaking prices; and, away from the world of art, the personal possessions of such wellknown figures as Napoleon Bonaparte, Marilyn Monroe, Yves Saint Laurent, and Princess Diana.From furniture to works of fine and decorative art, vintage cars to clothing and jewellery, the items sold at its auctions hold a mirror to our history and reflect our culture at large. Going Once vividly brings to life the shifts in aesthetic trends, fashion, and design over the centuries, showcasing 250 of the most outstanding objects in its storied history including some of the very first pieces sold at the auction house.