Christie’s held a groundbreaking two-city auction, "20th Century: Hong Kong to New York," on 2 December 2020, achieving USD $119.3 million (HKD $920.4 million). The sale connected two major art hubs, selling 90% by lot and 97% by value, and opened Christie’s Marquee Week in New York. The auction featured works by artists including Pablo Picasso and Joan Mitchell, and the house is now inviting consignments for its 2021 auctions.
This innovative format underscores the growing integration of the Asian and Western art markets, demonstrating strong cross-regional demand for 20th-century masterpieces. The high sell-through rates and total value signal robust market confidence despite global uncertainties, and Christie’s pivot to online and telephone bidding—already dominant in 2019—highlights the lasting shift toward digital engagement in the auction world.