Christie’s Launches First New York Auction Devoted to Anime and Manga
Artnet News reported that Christie’s is launching its first New York auction devoted to anime and manga, with the story published on 27 February 2026 (site date line: 28 February 2026). The article describes the sale as a bid to formalize and expand the market for Japanese animation- and comics-related art and collectibles within a major auction-house setting. It notes the auction’s New York debut and frames the category as part of Christie’s broader push into pop-culture collecting segments.
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