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’ s wine , and decorative and fine arts . These works of art range from the ancient to the contemporary , originating from Asia , Europe , the Americas and beyond ,” she reveals .
Committed to sustainability
Taking us behind the scenes of the auction process , Emily unveils Christie ’ s handling and shipping procedures for artwork . “ As a full-service and client-focused company , Christie ’ s takes care of every part of the process with meticulous attention to detail . Operationally , this includes all logistics aspects , from artwork packing , shipping , and warehousing through to presentation in our galleries . While logistics in the art world have not changed massively in the last 50 years , we do stand on the brink of significant change . The traditional practice of shipping art objects in wooden travel frames and crates or cardboard boxes lined with ethafoam or filled with Styrofoam peanuts or plastic bubble wrap , transported via truck or plane to reach their destination , remains the dominant practice . However , in recent years , institutions have begun taking the environmental impact of this process more seriously , exploring whether there could be a better and more sustainable approach . It is evident that the process can be improved , and Christie ’ s sees it as our responsibility to be leaders in pushing for and committing to changes within this realm ,” she explains .
Emily highlights Christie ’ s journey towards promoting and engaging in more sustainable practices , logistics key among them . “ We are proud to be the first auction house to set ambitious goals for reducing our environmental impact . In 2021 , we released our first Environmental Impact Report and pledged to reduce our carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030 . Even
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