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Chris Christie says he was wrong not to wear mask at White House

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, on the mend from Covid-19 after a weeklong hospitalization, said he was wrong not to wear a mask when he visited the White House. He urged people to take steps to prevent infection.

1 min read16 Oct 2020
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Former New Jersey governor checks into hospital after testing positive for covid

Earlier in the day, Christie confirmed that he had tested positive for the coronavirus.

1 min read4 Oct 2020
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Christie’s finishes 25 years in India

In the 25 years since, the auction house has seen its fair share of highs and lowsMD of Christie’s India, Sonal Singh, says that art has been a good place to store your wealth

5 min read7 Sep 2019
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When art supports Bengali literature

Christie’s upcoming New York sale marks 25 years of its presence in IndiaA part of the sale of South Asian modern and contemporary works will benefit The Library of Bengal Literature

1 min read24 Aug 2019
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Christie’s auction to offer jewels fit for a Mughal king

Auctioneer and head of jewellery Rahul Kadakia on the fabled diamonds and weapons for sale to be held in New YorkOf offer is the famed Arcot Diamond, a high-grade carved Mughal emerald and a ceremonial mace, possibly owned by emperors Akbar or Jahangir

4 min read7 Jun 2019
Companies

In pics: The rare pink diamond sold for a record $50 million

Harry Winston made the winning $50 million bid for a pink diamond'The Pink Legacy' at an auction by Christie's

1 min read14 Nov 2018
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Akbar Padamsee’s fade to grey

Christie's South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art sale features a crucial transition in the work of the modernist

1 min read7 Sep 2018
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When a Ravinder Reddy sculpture was almost destroyed by sledgehammers

The forthcoming Christie's auction features a never before seen Ravinder Reddy sculpture that only narrowly escaped demolition

2 min read1 Jun 2018
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Albert Einstein, the writer

Albert Einstein wrote a series of letters to his sister, many of which were made public for the first time by Christie's

2 min read30 May 2018
Industry

Sotheby’s to start India auctions with Tyeb Mehta’s ‘Durga Mahisasura Mardini’

Sotheby's India auction, titled 'Boundless: Mumbai', is scheduled for December 2018 in Mumbai and will lead with Tyeb Mehta's 'Durga Mahisasura Mardini'

2 min read11 Apr 2018
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