BRUSSELS.- The international auction house Bonhams has appointed Christine de Schaetzen as its representative for Belgium and Luxembourg. Christine will be based in Brussels, providing client services and sourcing a wide range of property in Fine Art, Antiques, Jewellery and Collectibles within the region for the company’s global network of salerooms in the UK, Europe, US and Hong Kong. Christine takes up her post with immediate effect.

Christine de Schaetzen is Brussels-born and has worked in her home city for most of her career - with the Patrick Derom gallery, the Foundation pour l’Architecture & Architectural Museum and latterly as the Brussels representative and director of a leading firm of German auctioneers.

A Master in the history of art from the Université libre de Bruxelles, Christine has a particular specialist knowledge of Post-War and Contemporary Art.

Christine will be based at Bonhams office in Brussels at Boulevard Saint-Michel 101. 1040 Brussels.

Bonhams Managing Director for Europe, Simon Cottle, said,” We are very pleased to welcome Christine to the Bonhams European team. She brings a wealth of experience to this important role and will help us maintain and develop our long-established reputation in Belgium and Luxembourg.”

Christine de Schaetzen commented, “Bonhams has a strong brand and a clear commitment to expanding its business in Europe. I am very familiar with the art and antiques scene in Belgium and Luxemburg and am looking forward bringing my knowledge to bear in this exciting new role.”