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First episode of a two-part series following business at Christie's, the world's largest auction house, as staff, experts, advisers and buyers set art trends, prices and records.

The programme goes behind the scenes in London, Dubai, New York and Hong Kong, as staff, experts, advisers and buyers set art trends, prices and records.

However, in 2016, the auction house's 250th anniversary year, there are fears that a downturn in the global economy could have a negative impact on the multibillion-pound industry.

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Mon 20 Mar 202300:45

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Music Played

  • Iron Maiden

    The Number Of The Beast

  • Yann Tiersen

    La Noyee

  • AndrĂ© Rieu

    Intermezzo

  • Pietro Mascagni

    Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo sinfonico

  • Air

    Playground Love

  • Bonobo

    Black Sands

Credits

RoleContributor
Production CompanyMatchlight
ProducerMichael Waldman
DirectorMichael Waldman
Executive ProducerRoss Wilson
Executive ProducerLiz Hartford
ProducerTom Watkinson

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