For how much some of those cars are driven, they might as well be hung on a wall as art.
By Colin Wood
Sep 13, 2024
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Gooding & Company,
Christie's
Photograph Courtesy Gooding & Company
Citing the similarities and overlap between the collector car and fine art markets, British auction house Christie’s announced it has entered an agreement to acquire Gooding & Company.
Looking back at over 20 years of business, David Gooding, co-founder and president of Gooding & Company, explains that “I am proud of our tremendous growth within this industry, and I am confident that our acquisition by Christie's is the next step in our continued development as a global market leader in this space.”
The acquisition is a bit of full circle moment for Gooding, as his career in the auction industry began at Christie’s. After working his way up to the global head of Christie’s International Motor Car division and brief stint at RM Auctions, Gooding teamed up with his wife, Dawn Ahrens, to launch Gooding & Company in 2003.
Guillaume Cerutti, Christie's Chief Executive Officer, is delighted to have Gooding rejoin the Christie’s family, adding that “The legacy that David Gooding and his team have built over the past two decades is well admired by collectors internationally and we could not be more honoured to welcome them into the Christie’s family.”
The transaction is expected to close before the end of year, at which time Gooding & Company will become Gooding & Christie’s.
For how much some of those cars are driven, they might as well be hung on a wall as art.
In reply to Noddaz :
And, good or bad, many of them are.
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