Collect with confidence
The Art of Collecting: From Vision to Legacy
Summer Livestream Course
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Study with the world's leading Auction House
Christie’s, the world's oldest fine art auctioneer, has sold fine art, furniture, jewellery and wine since James Christie conducted the first sale in London on 5 December 1766. Ever since, Christie’s has continued to provide the perfect backdrop for the sales of the world’s finest collections and greatest works of art.
Christie’s Education is the only academic institution wholly owned by an auction house. Whether you’re looking for a career in the art world or to simply learn more about a collecting passion, our courses are internationally recognised as delivering exceptional access and actionable learning.
Christie’s Education is the only academic institution wholly owned by an auction house. Whether you’re looking for a career in the art world or to simply learn more about a collecting passion, our courses are internationally recognised as delivering exceptional access and actionable learning.
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Livestream course
Course Schedule
Block one
foundations
Session 1: What is a Collector? The History of Collecting
Explore the origins of collecting from the Kunstkammer to today, and what it means to call yourself a collector. Gain insights into the historical and cultural motivations behind collecting practices.
Session 2: Crafting Your Collection: Navigating the Art Market
Learn how to create a meaningful wish list, identify trends in the international art market, and discover strategies for acquiring pieces that align with your collecting goals.
Session 3: Managing a Collection
Understand the essential tenets of collecting, and the responsibilities of a custodian, from preservation and documentation to display and storage. Participants will learn strategies to maintain the integrity of their collection while preparing it for future generations.
Block two
categories
Session 4: Collecting Post-War and Contemporary Art
Explore the nuances of collecting Post-War and Contemporary works, including market dynamics, key movements, emerging artists and investment considerations.
Session 5: Collecting Modern and Impressionist Art
Our specialists will introduce you to Modern and Impressionist masterpieces and how to integrate them into a personal collection. We will also discuss issues surrounding provenance research and due diligence.
Session 6: Collecting the Decorative Arts
A focused session on the decorative arts, including furniture, silver, ceramics, and clocks, with tips on how to breathe new life into a collection for the contemporary home/viewer.
Session 7: Collecting Luxury
This session will examine the intersection between art and luxury, luxury trends, luxury as a collecting category and luxury as an investment.
block three
legacy
Session 8: Ensuring a Legacy for Your Collection
The course concludes with strategies for ensuring your collection’s longevity – whether through arranging access to the collection, philanthropic endeavours, or contributing to public heritage.
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Certification Included
All attendees will be awarded a digital certificate of completion issued by Christie's Education at the end of the programme.
Live from the heart of the London art scene
All virtual courses are delivered over Zoom with high quality sound and video. Every lecture offers an interactive Q&A with the expert speaker, as well as group discussion.
Recordings are available to watch with unlimited playback for 14 days after each lecture.
Historical Context
Understand the historical and cultural significance of collecting and learn the responsibilities of art custodianship and ethical collecting.
Art Market Strategies
Gain practical insights into navigating the art market and building collections.
Cutting-Edge Experts
Learn strategies for building and maintaining collections from world-leading collectors and advisors.
Cross-Category Expertise
Expand your knowledge across diverse categories of art, luxury, and the decorative arts.
Here's what our students have said:
"An excellent setting for the learning, a broad and interesting international cohort, well-chosen and industry-leading speakers, fascinating studio and gallery visits, and, of course, our excellent hosts, Chelsea and Ted - thank you!"
"The course structure, topics and lectures were expertly organised and ordered to be a wonderful introduction into the industry. I always felt that Ted and Chelsea were constantly engaged and attentive to our needs, anticipating any needs/access requirements throughout the day."