Christie's - Collection Crémieux, passion privée
June 5th, 2024 - Paris
Executive Summary
The recent Christie's Paris auction, featuring the Collection Crémieux, highlighted the rich legacy of Rosine Bernheim-Crémieux and Claude Crémieux, notable members of the French Resistance and avid art collectors. The auction, comprising 84 lots, achieved a sell-through rate of 75.0%, with 63 lots successfully sold. The total auction value, including the buyer's premium, reached €4.6 million, while the total hammer price value was €3.7 million, slightly below the total median estimate of €4.6 million. This shortfall indicates a cautious collector base, seeking favorable prices rather than engaging in aggressive bidding. Despite this, the average price per lot was €73,524, reflecting significant investment in high-quality art.