Swiss artists continue to conquer the global art scene, as more and more works by Swiss artists are incorporated into important private and institutional collections. We have been successful in selling Swiss artists in Zurich, as well as in Paris, New York, London and Hong Kong. Major institutions are acquiring Swiss masterpieces through our auctions or through our Private Sales channel. We are proud to have facilitated, amongst others, the following acquisitions:
Der Traum des Hirten by Ferdinand Hodler for the Metropolitan Museum in New York, Rade de Ploumanach by Félix Vallotton for the Kunstmuseum Bern, Der Holzfäller by Ferdinand Hodler for the Musée d’Orsay in Paris and Der Jungbrunnen (study) by Cuno Amiet for the Kunsthaus in Zurich.
In 2020, Christie’s Zurich held its first Swiss Art Online auction with a sell through rate of 94% by value, hosting the preview in our gallery space for as long as two weeks. Throughout the year discrete viewings are available to private collectors and institutions for select paintings that we are entrusted with for Private Sales.
No upcoming Swiss Art auctions
Our specialists are currently preparing our next Swiss Art auctions. In the meantime, browse results from past auctions.
Garrett Landolt is a Specialist in the Post-War and Contemporary Art department based in Geneva. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from McGill University and a Master’s from the University of Oxford. Prior to joining Christie’s in 2020, he was Head of Development for one of Switzerland’s leading cultural institutions. Garrett is Swiss-Canadian and fluent in English and French.
Michelle McMullan is a Senior Specialist in the Impressionist and Modern Art team, London.
Michelle works closely with the international Day, Evening and Private Sales teams, responsible for appraising artworks and collections for each of these business channels. Michelle focuses on cultivating client relationships and advising clients on consignments and acquisitions, with a particular affinity for those new to collecting and to the auction world. Michelle led the Impressionist and Modern Art Day Sale team for five years, delivering the highest grossing sale total in London for the category in 2018. In 2012, Michelle headed the record-breaking sale of Picasso Ceramics from the Madoura Pottery Collection and continues to set new benchmarks for this aspect of Picasso’s oeuvre. Michelle is also a key part of the dynamic team driving interest and results for the Surreal category.
Michelle joined Christie’s in 2009. Previously she worked in commercial industry while earning a B.A. in History of Art and Italian from University College London.