Christie 's received license to operate independently in mainland China . Christie 's is the first international fine art auction house to receive license . In mainland China , Sotheby 's has a deal with GeHua to conduct sales in the country . Chinese art market ranked as world 's fastest - growing in past five years .
Christie 's received license to operate independently in mainland China . Christie 's is the first international fine art auction house to receive license . Chinese art market ranked as world 's fastest - growing in past five years .