Global Auctions Reimagined

Global Auctions Reimagined

Global Auctions Reimagined

The Ask

The Ask

Reimagine Christie’s global auctions by connecting bidders worldwide without sacrificing the excitement of live competition.

Reimagine Christie’s global auctions by connecting bidders worldwide without sacrificing the excitement of live competition.

The Idea

The Idea

Turn a traditional auction into a seamless global experience that expands participation and market reach.

Turn a traditional auction into a seamless global experience that expands participation and market reach.

The Need

The Need

Increase access to Christie’s auctions by connecting international audiences while preserving the competitive energy that drives bidding.

The Solution

The Solution

Gradient created a globally connected live auction experience that unified physical and digital participation, enabling audiences and bidders across multiple cities to engage as one synchronized event.

#1

#1

Record-Breaking Sales

Record-Breaking Sales

#1

Record-Breaking Sales

11

11

Viewing Platforms

Viewing Platforms

11

Viewing Platforms

1.4M+

1.4M+

Viewers

Viewers

1.4M+

Viewers

The Challenge

THE CHALLENGE

Traditional auctions are constrained by physical attendance, limiting participation despite growing global demand from collectors. Christie’s needed to preserve the urgency, theatre, and competitive dynamics of its live sales while opening the experience to audiences and bidders across New York, London, Hong Kong, and Paris through a single connected platform.

Curated Displays

Global Audiences

LED Displays

Reimagined Rostrum

Content Capture

AV UPDATES

The Results

The Results

The program demonstrated that expanding access can strengthen rather than diminish engagement by making global participation feel immediate and competitive. Christie’s reached larger audiences, unlocked new buying opportunities, and established a scalable auction model capable of delivering stronger commercial outcomes across international markets.

Amplified Live Auctions

Livestream Feed

Buyer Engagement

Auction House Spatial Design

Branded Podiums

Enhanced Connectivity

CREATIVE STRATEGY

CREATIVE STRATEGY

CREATIVE STRATEGY

PLAYBOOK DEVELOPMENT
KPI Alignment
Experiential Roadmap

CONTENT STRATEGY
Social Capture
Platform Engagement

COMMS STRATEGY
Messaging
Recap Content

CREATIVE PRODUCTION

CREATIVE PRODUCTION

CREATIVE PRODUCTION

EXPERIENCE DESIGN
Spatial Design
Attendee Flow

CREATIVE DESIGN
Programming
Dynamic Tech Integration

PHYSICAL PRODUCTION

PHYSICAL PRODUCTION

PHYSICAL PRODUCTION

IN-PERSON AUCTION
Speakers
Participant Engagement

LIVESTREAM
Global Audience
Event Platform

CONTENT
Social Capture
Sizzle Reel

DIGITAL ENHANCEMENTS

DIGITAL ENHANCEMENTS

DIGITAL ENHANCEMENTS

DIGITAL POINT OF SALE
Portal Engagement
Driven Sales Metrics

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