Christies Tribal Sale Dec 2025 Xmas 2025

Christie’s records show that the 3 December 2025 “Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie” live auction closed with a sale total of about EUR 8.43 million, indicating a strong overall performance for the category.christies​

Overall sale outcome

• The sale is listed in Christie’s results as a completed live auction with a realized total of EUR 8,428,530, which reflects the hammer prices plus buyer’s premium for the lots sold.christies​

• Being highlighted in the department’s recent results confirms that it met internal expectations and contributed to the ongoing strength of Christie’s African and Oceanic art sales in 2025.christies+1​

Charles Ratton (1895-1986), Paris, acquis ca. 1931
Collection Laura Harden et James Johnson (1900-1986) Sweeney, New York
Sotheby's, New York, 18 novembre 1986, lot 52
Collection William A. McCarty-Cooper (1936-1991), Los Angeles, acquis lors de cette vente
Transmis par descendance
Christie's, New York, Important Tribal Art and Antiquities from the Collection of William A. McCarty-Cooper, 19 mai 1992, lot 133
Collection Bernice et Sidney Clyman, New York, acquis lors de cette vente
Sotheby's, New York, 29 juin 2020, lot 116
Collection privée, acquis lors de cette vente

How this reflects success

• In Christie’s public reporting, a multi‑million‑euro total and prominent placement among recent auctions generally signal solid demand and healthy bidding across the sale.christies+1​

• For a specialized tribal art auction, this level of total suggests that key pieces attracted competitive interest, even if not every lot necessarily sold.christies+1​

• Refrences:

1. https://www.christies.com/auction/auction-4025-cks

2. https://artdaily.cc/news/187738/Claude-Lalanne-headlines-Christie-s-record-breaking-Design--1925-2025-auction-in-Paris

3. https://www.christies.com/en/auction/art-d-afrique-et-d-oc-anie-24140-par/overview

4. https://www.christies.com/results

5. https://www.christies.com/en/results

6. https://www.christies.com/en/departments/african-and-oceanic-art

7. https://www.christies.com/en/auction/arts-d-afrique-et-d-oc-anie-30972/

8. https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/art-of-africa-oceania-and-the-americas

9. https://www.christies.com.cn/en/auction/art-d-afrique-d-oc-anie-et-d-am-rique-du-nord-24292/

10. https://www.instagram.com/p/DQd1RWFDJXU/

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