Christie's announced the appointment of Giyoma Cherutti (Guillaume Cerutti) its new CEO since January 1, 2017.
He will Barbizet Patricia (Patricia Barbizet), which remained in this position for two years, and which will take on the role of Deputy Chairman.
Cerutti is currently the head of the auction house operations across Europe, the Middle East, Russia and India.
Barbizet worked as a senior leader in the segment of auctions of art products for over a decade, as well as "cultural industries" for more than 20 years. He left Sotheby's and Christie's has joined the team in September 2015.
Global executive team Christie's leadership does not change, and Stiven Bruks (Stephen Brooks) will continue to operate it as a deputy chief executive officer to oversee all operational aspects of the business.
Shake in the auction house guide against the background of a difficult situation in this area, as sales have been under pressure in 2016 and the largest number of lots failed to find buyers or to achieve the stated price due to the ongoing global economic uncertainty.
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According to independent estimates, cut "Lesedi La Rona" can bring the world's largest top-quality diamond.
David Bennett (David Bennett), head of the international division of jewelry Sotheby's, said: "Lesedi La Rona" - a unique stone and discover this is possible only once in a lifetime. For Sotheby's a great honor to be able to organize its sale. Each aspect of the auction is unprecedented. Diamond is not just the best size and quality in the world, but nothing even remotely similar in size and quality have never been exhibited before at a public auction. "
Uilyam Lemb (William Lamb), President and CEO of Lucara, said:" We are very happy to cooperate with Sotheby's as part of this important auction. Lucara made innovation an essential part of its development strategy, which allowed to discover "Lesedi La Rona". Upcoming auctions will be the perfect opportunity to present this unique diamond global audience ".
" Lesedi La Rona "will be exposed to view at Sotheby's building in New York on May 7 as well as in London, 18-26 June. The auction will take place on 29 June.
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