Preparing Christie’s for a quantum leap

"Christie’s hired Steven Murphy as its first American chief executive in September 2010, when he replaced Ed Dolman (who was made chairman but has since joined the Qatar Museums Authority). Murphy’s appointment surprised the market given his music and publishing—rather than art or auction—background. 'Veteran auction watchers are scratching their heads,' said New York’s CultureGrrl column at the time. Since then, say staff, he has worked hard to win respect throughout the business, exerting a subtle but positive influence on the world’s largest auction house. Murphy, who is based in Christie’s London headquarters, talks to The Art Newspaper about his work over the past year, his plans to introduce 'quantum changes' to the business in the internet age and how he will never shake off those rumours about Qatar."  [Read Full Article]

Published by:  The Art Newspaper
On:  12/13/11
Website:  http://www.theartnewspaper.com

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