James Christie (auctioneer)
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James Christie was the founder of auction house Christie's
. Born in Perth in 1730, Christie went on to found Christie's auctioneers in December 5, 1766. Situated at Pall Mall in London, Christie's Great Rooms dealt with some of the most important sales of the late-eighteenth century.
In 1779, Christie moved next to painter Thomas Gainsborough
and they became close friends.
His elder son (1773–1831) succeeded him.
Christie's
Christie's is an art business and a fine arts auction house.- History :The official company literature states that founder James Christie conducted the first sale in London, England, on 5 December 1766, and the earliest auction catalogue the company retains is from December 1766...
. Born in Perth in 1730, Christie went on to found Christie's auctioneers in December 5, 1766. Situated at Pall Mall in London, Christie's Great Rooms dealt with some of the most important sales of the late-eighteenth century.
In 1779, Christie moved next to painter Thomas Gainsborough
Thomas Gainsborough
Thomas Gainsborough was an English portrait and landscape painter.-Suffolk:Thomas Gainsborough was born in Sudbury, Suffolk. He was the youngest son of John Gainsborough, a weaver and maker of woolen goods. At the age of thirteen he impressed his father with his penciling skills so that he let...
and they became close friends.
His elder son (1773–1831) succeeded him.