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On 11 March 2021, Christie’s made history with the sale of Beeple’s Everydays: The First 5000 Days for $69 million. As the first major auction house to introduce non-fungible tokens (NFTs) onto the global auction stage, we ushered in a wave of enthusiastic interest from collectors and artists alike. Since that landmark sale, Christie’s has celebrated several record-breaking prices and digital art firsts. We were the first auction house to host a digital art sale in Asia, accept cryptocurrency, and take live bidding in Ethereum.
As the most trusted name within the global art market, Christie’s is guided by our commitment to quality and authenticity in an increasingly digital world. To this end, in September 2022, we launched Christie’s 3.0, a fully on-chain auction platform dedicated to exceptional digital art. Christie’s is committed to working with both emerging and more established digital artists and creators to share their medium-defining work with our far-reaching global audience. From Refik Anadol and Sam Spratt to Cryptopunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club to charitable causes like the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies, Christie’s presents the best of the best in digital art at a variety of price points. We also offer a curated selection of NFTs in categories such as Design, Luxury, Music, Science and Technology. Whether you are new to digital art or already a committed member of the community, we invite you to browse and bid on exclusive drops curated by our Christie’s experts.