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. In a statement, Christie's, which has been struggling to compete with online auction houses such as eBay and eBay, said it was "pleased that our talented team is continuing its successful partnership with Sotheby@@ 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.
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.