Christie’s Review of the Season 1973 – John Herbert

Title: Christie’s Review of the Season 1973

Author: John Herbert

Publisher: Hutchinson of London

Edition & Year: First Edition, 1974

Pages: 475

Format & Size: Hardcover, 9 in x 10 in

Published in 1974, Christie’s Review of the Season 1973 by John Herbert is a richly detailed record of one of the world’s most prestigious auction houses during a pivotal year in the international art market. This first edition hardcover (475 pages, 9 in x 10 in) captures the spirit, sophistication, and cultural significance of Christie’s sales and exhibitions throughout 1973.

The book provides in-depth coverage of auction highlights across diverse categories, including fine art, decorative arts, jewelry, manuscripts, and collectibles. Illustrated with high-quality photographs and reproductions, it offers readers both a visual and textual chronicle of important sales, record-setting prices, and landmark acquisitions that shaped the art world at the time.

Edited by John Herbert, the volume combines scholarly analysis with accessible commentary, making it valuable not only to seasoned collectors but also to readers seeking insight into the market trends, artistic tastes, and cultural movements of the early 1970s. It is both a reference guide and a historical document, preserving the legacy of artworks and collections that passed through Christie’s auction rooms.

This edition holds special significance as a first edition by Hutchinson of London, offering collectors a rare opportunity to own a tangible piece of art market history. Its sturdy hardcover format and large size make it ideal for both study and display.

Whether used as a reference for auction history, a visual archive of art and objects sold, or as a collectible in its own right, Christie’s Review of the Season 1973 is an indispensable volume for art libraries, researchers, and enthusiasts of the auction world.

• Authored by John Herbert, documenting the 1973 Christie’s season

• Published by Hutchinson of London, First Edition 1974

• 475-page hardcover volume (9 in x 10 in)

• Covers auction highlights in fine art, decorative arts, jewelry, manuscripts, and collectibles

• Richly illustrated with photographs and reproductions

• Combines historical value with art market insight

• A collectible volume for art historians, collectors, and enthusiasts of auction culture