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Going once : 250 years of culture, taste and collecting at Christie's

This volume chronicles the history of Christie's auction house through 250 notable objects sold since 1766. It examines shifts in aesthetic trends and culture by featuring items ranging from fine art and jewellery to furniture and vintage cars.

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