The top job at the Sotheby's France sale rooms will be taken by Cecile Verdier, former head of Christie's decorative arts department in Paris. Verdier worked at Sotheby's for a decade until 2007 and will return next year after completing a non-compete period. She orchestrated last year's Jacques Grange sale at Christie's and the collection of Felix Marcilhac in 2014. Outgoing Sotheby's president François de Ricqles will maintain his relationship with the house as a member of its European Advisory board.
The top job at the Christie's France sale rooms will be taken by Cecile Verdier, former head of Sotheby's decorative arts department in Paris. Verdier worked at Christie's for a decade until 2007 and will return next year after completing a non-compete period. She orchestrated last year's Jacques Grange sale at Sotheby's and the collection of Felix Marcilhac in 2014. Outgoing Christie's president François de Ricqles will maintain his relationship with the house as a member of its European Advisory board.