The global appeal for art continued to grow across the board for 2012.  Christie’s had increased numbers of viewers to their website up 11% from 2011.  Christie’s recorded annual sales of $6.27 billion an increase of 10% from the previous year.  From Contemporary and Post-War art, to jewelry, fashion, and rare wines, Christie’s online approach has made their items extremely accessible to various markets and clientele.  You can read the press release provided by Christie’s here.  We at the Hansen Ohana are proud to be an affiliate of Christie’s International.