Franklin Report Report Card for Christie's  in Florida Southeast
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Christie's
140 Royal Palm Way
# 103
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 833-6952
www.christies.com
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Art & Antiques Services

Services & Specialties
General appraisal for auction purposes

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FR Review:
One of the largest, oldest, and most recognized auction houses in the world, Christie's needs little introduction. Though the company maintains only a small staff in Palm Beach, digital cameras and email allow the local branch to tap into the larger Christie's network, so that clients bringing in a painting to the Florida office gain insight from experts around the world. Consequently, the areas of specialty are essentially limitless -- the firm can appraise everything from contemporary art to Japanese ceramics. Of course, a small staff is a small staff, and some sources report that the company's resources in Florida are generally focused on bigger clients and larger collections.

Christie's appraisal services are geared towards eventual sale by auction, so clients should only approach the firm if they intend to sell. The appraisal process usually consists of an onsite visit followed by archival research, leading to an estimate of value. Fees are reduced or waived if the client ultimately decides to auction the item with Christie's. The process wins praise from references, who describe it as "simple and straightforward." Christie's in Palm Beach may be a satellite office, but it is still Christie's, and sources say that the "forthcoming, knowledgeable" appraisers deliver on the firm's world-class reputation.

Representative Client Comments:
"They know how to streamline an appraisal and an auction and make it easy for you." "Friendly people and very down to earth, not at all stuffy." "They have their finger on the pulse of the market."

 
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