Christie’s launches the New Year with auction titled “Interiors” in London on January 11. This is the first physical sale by the auction house in 2017 and third overall as two online sales began over the weekend.The “Interiors” auction brings together about 500 lots. The first group comprises Lots 1 - 376, featuring paintings, sculptures, furniture, rugs, lights, vases, and other decorative items, whereas the second group is the Ski Sale. The latter features highly desirable ski posters that also make up the top lots on offer in the total auction.What: Christie’s auction titled “Interiors”Where: South Kensington, 85 Old Brompton Road, LondonWhen: January 11, 10am (Lots 1-376), 6pm (Lots 400-501)Public viewing: Jan 8: 11am - 5pm, Jan 9: 9am - 7.30pm, Jan 10: 9am - 5pm, Jan 11: 9am - 10amTop lots of the sale:* “GSTAAD” ski poster, 1934, lithograph, by Alex Walter Diggelmann (1902-1987). Estimate: £20,000 - £30,000 (US$ 24,740 - US$ 37,110)* “Davos” ski poster, 1918, lithograph, by Emil Cardinaux (1877-1936). Estimate: £18,000 - £24,000 (US$ 22,266 - US$ 29,688)* “Self portrait with shadows,” oil on canvas by Shani Rhys-James, M.B.E. (born 1953). Estimate: £15,000 - £25,000 (US$ 18,555 - US$ 30,925)* “St. Moritzer Skirennen” ski poster, 1928, lithograph, by Carl Moos (1878-1959). Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000 (US$ 18,555 - US$ 24,740)* A very fine silk Isfahan carpet, central Persia, mid-20th Century, signature ‘Ahmad Kha.’ Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000 (US$ 18,555 - US$ 24,740)* A very fine part silk Tabriz carpet, north west Persia, circa mid-20th Century, signature ‘Nurian.’ Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000 (US$ 18,555 - US$ 24,740)* A set of four lead figures representing the seasons, early 20th Century, retailed by T. Crowther & Son. Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000 (US$ 12,370 - US$ 18,555)* “GSTAAD” ski poster, circa 1938, lithograph, by Alex Walter Diggelmann (1902-1987). Estimate: £10,000 - £15,000 (US$ 12,370 - US$ 18,555)* “Palace Hotel, St. Moritz” poster, 1920, lithograph, by Emil Cardinaux (1877-1936). Estimate: £8,000 - £12,000 (US$ 9,896 - US$ 14,844)* “Zermatt” poster, 1908, lithograph, by Emil Cardinaux (1877-1936). Estimate: £8,000 - £12,000 (US$ 9,896 - US$ 14,844)For details, visit www.christies.comClick on the slideshow for sale highlights
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