Christie's Ocean Liner Auction Catalog - 2007

Front Cover, Christie's Ocean Liner Auction Catalog, New York, Thursday, 28 June 2007. GGA Image ID # 20c89ad9bf

Introduction

Christie’s Ocean Liner Collection highlights the fascinating world of ocean liner memorabilia, focusing on significant artifacts and historical pieces related to the golden age of transatlantic voyages. Through auctions and curated selections, this collection offers a glimpse into the grandeur of early 20th-century ocean travel, featuring items from famous liners like the Titanic, Queen Mary, and Lusitania.

The Christie's Ocean Liner Auction Catalog 2007 included Posters, Ship Models, and Decorative Arts. The provenance of the Items was sourced from The Estate of Wayne LaPoe, The Kenneth C. Schultz Collection, The Jan J. Loeff Collection, The Marcello Collection, and The Collection of Terrence G. O'Connor.

The SS Christine-1829 Sale, as this auction was referred to, offered viewing of the 223 lots between Saturday, 23 June 2007, and Wednesday, 27 June 2007. The auction took place on Thursday, 28 June 2007, beginning at 10:00 am at 20 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, by Auctioneer Georgina Wilsenach.

Page 39 from Christie's Ocean Liner Auction Catalog Featured Titanic Items, Lots 126 a First Class Passenger List, and Lot 127: Photographs of Mrs. Oscar W. Johnson, Miss Eleanor Eileen Johnson, and an Unidentified Man who was presumed to be Oskar Walter Johnson. The Johnson Family was Rescued on Lifeboat 15. GGA Image ID # 20c8f68039

Index of Vessels

• America
• Andes
• Andria Doria
• Antilles
• Aquitania
• Atlantis
• Batory
• Belgenland
• Berengaria
• Bermuda Line (Queen of Bermuda??)
• Brasil
• Brazil
• Bremen
• Bremen or Europa
• Britannia
• Britannic
• Campania Transatlántica
• Barcelona
• Canberra
• Cap Arcona
• Carmania
• Caronia
• Cristoforo Columbo
• De Grasse
• Eugenio C
• Europa
• Export
• Fantasy
• Flandre
• Flandria
• France
• Fürst Bismarck
• Gripsholm
• Ile de France
• Independence
• Ivernia
• Kaiser Wilhelm II
• Kungsholm
• La Provence
• L'Atlantique
• Laurentic
• Leonardo da Vinci
• Liberté
• Lusitania
• MacKay-Bennett
• Majestic
• Marseille
• Martha Washington
• Matsonia
• Mauretania
• Michelangelo
• Napoli
• Nieuw Amsterdam
• Normandie
• Norway
• Oceanic
• Olympic
• Ostende Dover
• President Wilson
• Princes Irene
• Queen Elizabeth
• Queen Elizabeth 2
• Queen Mary
• Raffaello
• Rex
• Rochambeau
• Roma
• Royal Viking Star
• Royal Viking Sun
• San Giorgio
• Saturnia
• Savannah
• Servia
• Shasheville
• Statendam
• Stella Solaris
• Teutonic
• Titanic
• United States
• Vaterland
• Veloce
• Victoria
• Vulcania

Index of Shipping Lines

• American Line
• Atlantic Transport Line
• Canadian Pacific Line
• Carnival Cruise Line
• Champollion
• City of San Francisco
• Conte di Savoia
• Copenhagen-Denmark
• Cosulich Line Trieste
• Cunard Line
• Cunard White Star Line
• Der Norddeutsche Lloyd
• Dutchess
• Edinburgh Castle
• Empress
• Empress of Ireland
• Empress of Scotland
• French Line (CGT)
• Furness Bermuda
• Grace Line
• Hamburg South American Line
• Hamburg-Amerika Line
• Holland America Line
• Home Lines
• Inere Line
• Italia Societa di Navigazione
• Lloyd Sabaudo
• Lloyd Triestino
• Maersk Line
• Matson Line
• Moore McCormick Line
• NASM
• Navagazione Generale Italiana Line
• North German Lloyd
• Norwegian America Line
• Oesterreichischer Lloyd Triest
• Red Star Line
• Riviera Cruises
• Rotterdam Lloyd
• Royal Holland Lloyd Line
• Royal Mail Line
• Saxonia Class Line
• Swedish American Line
• Union Castle Line
• United American Line
• White Star Line

Back Cover, Christie's Ocean Liner Auction Catalog, New York, Thursday, 28 June 2007. GGA Image ID # 20c92892a7

Key Points

• Showcases rare memorabilia from iconic ocean liners.
• Features items from renowned ships, including the Titanic and Queen Mary.
• Offers insight into the luxurious past of transatlantic voyages.
• Highlights the historical and cultural importance of ocean liners in the early 20th century.

Summary

The book explores the treasure trove of ocean liner memorabilia curated by Christie’s, emphasizing its cultural and historical value. From furniture and décor to personal belongings and ship fixtures, these artifacts provide a tangible connection to a bygone era of sea travel. Collectors and history enthusiasts alike find significance in preserving the grandeur and legacy of these legendary vessels.

Conclusion

Christie’s Ocean Liner Collection serves as a time capsule, preserving the opulence and heritage of early sea travel. The items not only represent luxurious voyages but also memorialize the technological marvels and personal stories behind the world’s most famous ocean liners. Through these preserved artifacts, a nostalgic link to the past endures, capturing the imagination of future generations.