Sold! Inside the World's Biggest Auction House

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BBC Two - Sold! Inside the World's Biggest Auction House, Episode 1

A look at business at Christie's, and what keeps the multibillion-pound industry going.

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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An inside look at Christie's, the world's biggest auction house.

As Christie's celebrates its 250th anniversary, this two-part series follows the drama behind iconic art auctions across the globe to reveal how the world's biggest auction house operates.

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