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Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie’s has a global presence with 54 offices in 32 countries and 12 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Mumbai.

More recently, Christie’s has led the market with expanded initiatives in growth markets such as Russia, China, India and the United Arab Emirates, with successful sales and exhibitions in Beijing, Mumbai and Dubai.

Christie’s Lates: The Artisan Edition
Friday 2 December, 6pm-9pm
Booking

This December, Christie’s Lates celebrates the art of craftsmanship. Join us after hours to preview breathtaking art from our Classic Week sales, alongside talks by artisans, panel discussions, interactive workshops and more. Entry is free and open to all.

Talks

Specialist tours of Macabre: Fantasized by Benjamin Spiers
6.30pm & 8.30pm
Christie’s specialists Jakob Angner and Lucy Speelman in conversation with artist and co-curator, Benjamin Spiers

Panel discussion | Why Making Matters
7.30pm
Helen Chislett (journalist and author), will be joined in conversation by Kit Kemp (creative director and found of Firmdale Hotels and Kit Kemp Design Studio), Lulu Lytle (founder and creative director of Soane Britain) and Chris Cox (creative director of Cox London)

Conversation with Edward Bulmer
7pm
Edward Bulmer (interior designer, architectural historian and ‘colourman’) shares tips on picture hanging and decorating in time for your next interior design project

Workshops – Throughout the evening

Goldwork embroidery with Hand & Lock
Get your hands dirty with the embroidery house who provide embellishment services to the Royal Family, top European design houses, the Royal Armed Forces and Savile Row

Japanese hammer work with master silversmith Wayne Meeten

Find out how to bring silver to life with master maker, Wayne Meeten, who uses his extensive knowledge, informed by his training in Japan and the UK to create strikingly tactile designs.

Demonstrations – Throughout the evening

Old Master Painting restoration
With picture restorer, Angelica Pediconi

Fromental handmade wallpaper live demonstration
Discover the creative process behind Fromental’s iconic handpainted, embroidered and printed wallcoverings

Relaunch of Franco Maria Ricci’s FMR Magazine
Learn about traditional publishing in a digital world with FMR. The art magazine directed by Edoardo Pepino (editor of FMR Magazine) and Laura Casalis Ricci (editorial and artistic director of FMR Magazine).

Embroidery with Lora Avedian, textile artist and designer
Take inspiration from Lora Avedian as she applies traditional embroidery and embellishment techniques to create modern artefacts

Leather-working with Mary Wing To, leather artisan designer and whip maker
Watch and learn as Mary Wing To creates designs that add a new twist to the evolution and fine tradition of leather craftsmanship

Seekd featuring Mocielli
Discover the beauty of gems

Wednesday’s Domaine tasting
Experience the new frontier of alcohol-free wine

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