Christie’s said Friday that a technology security issue has affected some of its systems, including its website, just ahead of major auctions.
The auction house Christie’s said Friday that a technology security issue has affected some of its systems.
The hack was first reported by the New York Times, citing a confirmation from spokesman Edward Lewine. “We are taking all necessary steps to manage this matter, with the engagement of a team of additional technology experts,” he said in a statement. “We will provide further updates to our clients as appropriate.”
During the major May auctions in New York next week, Christie’s plans to sell artworks valued between $578 million and $846 million. Its evening sales on May 14 and May 16 could yield as much as $656 million alone, according to auction house estimates.
Anna Melnykova, "Palace of Labor (palats praci), architector I. Pretro, 1916", shot with analog Canon camera, 35 mm Fuji film in March 2022.
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